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Development of an electrostatic array sensor for measuring the velocity and concentration profiles of pneumatically conveyed particles

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Abstract

The ability to monitor the velocity and concentration profiles for the whole diameter of a pipe would allow the complex flow dynamics associated with particles in a pneumatic suspension to be measured. This paper presents a method of online monitoring of the particle velocity and particle concentration for the whole diameter of the pipe for a pneumatic bulk solid conveying system. This is achieved by using an array structure of five electrostatic sensors across the whole diameter of the pipe to measure the particle velocity and concentration profiles. Experimental tests were carried out on a laboratory-scale test rig over a range of particle velocities and concentrations. Results show that the electrostatic sensor array is capable of measuring the multiple velocities and concentrations that occur across the diameter of a pneumatic conveying pipe. Through analysis of velocity and correlation coefficient data different parts of the pipe diameter are determined to have more turbulence then others.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference - The "Measurable" of Tomorrow
Subtitle of host publicationProviding a Better Perspective on Complex Systems, I2MTC 2015 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages138-143
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781479961139
DOIs
StatePublished - 6 Jul 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event2015 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, I2MTC 2015 - Pisa, Italy
Duration: 11 May 201514 May 2015

Publication series

NameConference Record - IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference
Volume2015-July
ISSN (Print)1091-5281

Conference

Conference2015 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, I2MTC 2015
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityPisa
Period11/05/1514/05/15

Keywords

  • Concentration profile
  • Electrostatic sensor
  • Mass flow rate
  • Pulverized fuel
  • Sensor array
  • Velocity profile

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