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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 12, 2011
Filed:
Sep. 01, 2004
Ajay Joshi, Gilbert, AZ (US);
David Yee, Hayward, CA (US);
Ajay Joshi, Gilbert, AZ (US);
David Yee, Hayward, CA (US);
Kawasaki Jukogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Kobe-Shi, Hyogo, JP;
Abstract
According to one aspect, a method of detecting catalyst module overheating in a catalytic combustion system is provided. In one example, the method includes detecting one or more signals from at least one probe adapted to obtain values associated with at least one of the outlet gas temperature of a catalyst module and the outlet face temperature of the catalyst module included in a catalytic combustor. The one or more signals are compared with a preselected value associated with catalyst overheating. The detected temperature may be detected over time to determine a rate of change in the temperature. The temperature may be detected with a UV sensor directed to the catalyst outlet face.