Model 14 Oxygen Analyzer
Chapter1:
Introduction
1.1 Introduction
The Model 14 Dissolved Oxygen Analyzer is a single-
channel analyzer for the measurement of dissolved oxy-
gen in fermentation vessels and bioreactors, as well as
in municipal applications.
1.2 Principle of Operation
The measurement of dissolved oxygen is based on the
well-known Clark cell principle. An oxygen-permeable
membrane isolates the electrodes from the sample,
thus eliminating the need for sample conditioning.
Other reducible or oxidizable ions do not interfere,
because they cannot pass through the gas-permeable
membrane.
A constant voltage supply powers two electrodes, main-
taining each at a constant potential. A platinum work-
ing electrode (cathode) reduces the dissolved oxygen
to hydroxyl ions :
O
2
+ 2H
2
O + 4e
-
= 4OH
-
A large silver counter electrode (anode) provides the
oxidation reaction:
4Ag
+
+ 4Cl
-
= 4AgCl + 4e
-
The reduction of oxygen is the current limiting reac-
tion, thus making the cell current linearly proportional
to the dissolved oxygen concentration.
Electrochemical reactions and diffusion rates are tem-
perature-sensitive. The measuring cell, therefore, is
equipped with a temperature sensor which allows an
automatic temperature compensation.
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