a sensing element for use with a controller adapted to receive input signals corresponding to the sensing element , the sensing element comprising : a housing defining a conduit adapted to be in fluid communication with a fluid ; a pair of sensing arrays disposed within the conduit , the pair of sensing arrays being in a facing spaced relationship to define a gap disposed therebetween ; a plurality of sensors disposed on the pair of sensing arrays , the plurality of sensors being adapted to sense and provide signals corresponding to a plurality of parameters of the fluid ; a microprocessor adapted to receive the signals of the plurality of sensors , the microprocessor being adapted to determine at least one condition of the fluid upon receipt of the signals corresponding to the plurality of parameters of the fluid .