What is the lifespan of a Zirconia oxygen sensor?How to make the oxygen sensor have a long service life ? what is the expected life of the SST zirconium oxide oxygen sensor? How to delay the service life of the oxygen sensor? There are many things we can do, but more importantly, we can try to avoid the use of many chemicals and gases to prevent contamination of the oxygen sensor and replace the oxygen sensor as early as possible.
1. Clean, dry air (such as aircraft OBIGGS) application: more than 10 years
2. Natural gas combustion (low sulfur): more than 5 years
3. Biomass combustion exhaust measurement (wood chips, pellets, etc.): more than 2 years
4. Flue gas measurement of coal combustion (low sulfur): more than 2 years
5. Compost fermentation: more than 1 year
These lifespans are experience and cannot be fully guaranteed. If the oxygen sensor is physically damaged, chemicals polution, or incorrect heater power supply , their service life will be shortened.
Oxygen sensor classificationOxygen sensors can be classified into various types based on their primary components and working principles, including but not limited to:
Zirconia Oxygen Sensor: This is currently the most widely used oxygen sensor, with zirconia (ZrO₂) as its main component. It converts the concentration difference between oxygen ions and oxygen molecules into a voltage signal, enabling control over the air-fuel mixture ratio in the engine. It operates within a broad temperature range, making it suitable for most automobiles.
Titania Oxygen Sensor: This type of oxygen sensor primarily comprises titania (TiO₂), and its working principle is similar to that of the zirconia sensor. However, it boasts an even wider operating temperature range, accommodating both high and low-temperature environments. Compared to the zirconia sensor, it responds more quickly, enabling more accurate monitoring of oxygen content.
Air-Fuel Ratio Sensor (AFR Sensor): The AFR sensor continuously detects the air-fuel ratio across the entire range from rich to lean mixtures. Unlike conventional oxygen sensors, it enables feedback control of the air-fuel ratio throughout the entire operating range of the engine, thereby optimizing fuel consumption, emissions, and overall engine performance in various regions. This sensor has a broad range of applications, primarily in diesel engines and hybrid vehicles.
Nitrogen Oxides Sensor (NOx Sensor): The NOx sensor is primarily used to detect the functionality of the three-way catalytic converter. When the NOx sensor detects a failure in the catalytic converter, it triggers an alarm, prompting the driver to carry out timely repairs. This sensor plays a vital role in environmental protection and emission control.
