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A Nernstian-type gas sensor for monitoring changes in a concentration of oxygen present in an environment. One embodiment includes a mass of solid-electrolyte material, and first and second electrodes. The first and second electrodes are each in fluid communication with the environment and are arran

A Nernstian-type gas sensor for monitoring changes in a concentration of oxygen present in an environment. One embodiment includes a mass of solid-electrolyte material, and first and second electrodes. The first and second electrodes are each in fluid communication with the environment and are arranged to generate a signal therebetween indicative of a difference between an oxygen concentration at the first electrode and an oxygen concentration at the second electrode. The sensor may be free of a temperature control device.

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[ What is claimed is:] [8.]8. A method for monitoring a level of gaseous combustibles in an environment of a fossil combustor which includes at least one continuous-burning combustion device that supplies gaseous emissions into the environment, the method comprising steps of:(a) providing at least o

[ What is claimed is:] [8.]8. A method for monitoring a level of gaseous combustibles in an environment of a fossil combustor which includes at least one continuous-burning combustion device that supplies gaseous emissions into the environment, the method comprising steps of:(a) providing at least one Nernstian-type gas sensor including a solid-electrolyte, and at least first and second electrodes each disposed on the solid-electrolyte and each in fluid communication with the environment;(b) generating a signal between the at least first and second electrodes in response to changes in the concentration of oxygen in the environment; and(c) analyzing the signal to determine the level of gaseous combustibles in the environment.