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Advanced Hydrogen and Hydrocarbon Gas Sensors
An issued NASA patent from the Technology Transfer catalog.
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Overview
Innovators at NASA's Glenn Research Center have developed advanced hydrogen and hydrocarbon gas sensors capable of detecting leaks, monitoring emissions, and providing in situ measurements of gas composition and pressure. These compact, rugged sensors can be used to optimize combustion and lower emissions and are designed to withstand harsh, high temperature environments. Some of the sensors, based on silicon carbide, can operate at 600°C. NASA Glenn is actively seeking industrial partners to develop and apply these cutting-edge sensors cooperatively in new applications.