Testing of Optical Sensors in Measuring Systems on Railway Marshalling Yard

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dmitrii V. Efanov ◽  
German V. Osadchy ◽  
Valerii V. Khoroshev
Keyword(s):  
Optical Sensors ◽  
Measuring Systems ◽  
Marshalling Yard

Optische Schmelzbadüberwachung*/Optical monitoring of the melting bath in an Al-melting furnace

2018 ◽  
Vol 108 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 760-766
Author(s):  
S. Mohammadifard ◽  
J. Langner ◽  
M. Stonis ◽  
S. Sauke ◽  
H. Larki Harchegani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxide Layer ◽  
Optical Sensors ◽  
Melting Furnace ◽  
Bath Surface ◽  
Optical Monitoring ◽  
Measuring Systems ◽  
Height Change ◽  
First Time ◽  
Contact Sensors ◽  
Holding Temperature

In einem Aluminium (Al)-Schmelzofen sind der Füllstand des Schmelzbades und die Oxidschichtmenge mit Kontaktsensoren nicht überwachbar, da das Schmelzbad aufgrund der hohen Haltebereich-Temperaturen von über 600 °C nicht zugänglich ist. Deshalb wird ein Online-Überwachungssystem des Aluminium-Schmelzbades mithilfe optischer Sensoren erforscht. Dafür wird das Schmelzbad mit geeigneten optischen Messsystemen identifiziert. Schließlich werden durch Bildanalyse-Algorithmen die Höhenänderung der Schmelze herausgearbeitet. Zudem werden Oxidschichten im Ofen auf der Badoberfläche mithilfe der Algorithmen detektiert.   The melt level and oxide layer quantity in an aluminum melting furnace cannot be monitored by contact sensors, since the melting bath is not accessible due to the high holding temperature (above 600 °C). Therefore, the method of monitoring the melting bath by means of optical sensors is investigated for the first time. For this purpose, suitable optical measuring systems can be applied which will be able to record the melting bath. The height change of the melt is to be elaborated by means of image analysis and any oxide layer on the bath surface is to be detected.

scholarly journals Metrological Characterization and Comparison of D415, D455, L515 RealSense Devices in the Close Range

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (22) ◽  
pp. 7770
Author(s):  
Michaela Servi ◽  
Elisa Mussi ◽  
Andrea Profili ◽  
Rocco Furferi ◽  
Yary Volpe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
3D Reconstruction ◽  
Optical Sensors ◽  
Short Range ◽  
Systematic Errors ◽  
Measuring Systems ◽  
International Standard ◽  
Research Fields ◽  
Reconstruction Quality ◽  
Close Range

RGB-D cameras are employed in several research fields and application scenarios. Choosing the most appropriate sensor has been made more difficult by the increasing offer of available products. Due to the novelty of RGB-D technologies, there was a lack of tools to measure and compare performances of this type of sensor from a metrological perspective. The recent ISO 10360-13:2021 represents the most advanced international standard regulating metrological characterization of coordinate measuring systems. Part 13, specifically, considers 3D optical sensors. This paper applies the methodology of ISO 10360-13 for the characterization and comparison of three RGB-D cameras produced by Intel® RealSense™ (D415, D455, L515) in the close range (100–1500 mm). ISO 10360-13 procedures, which focus on metrological performances, are integrated with additional tests to evaluate systematic errors (acquisition of flat objects, 3D reconstruction of objects). The present paper proposes an off-the-shelf comparison which considers the performance of the sensors throughout their acquisition volume. Results have exposed the strengths and weaknesses of each device. The D415 device showed better reconstruction quality on tests strictly related to the short range. The L515 device performed better on systematic depth errors; finally, the D455 device achieved better results on tests related to the standard.

scholarly journals LASER MEASURING SYSTEMS WITH FIBER-OPTICAL SENSORS FOR CONTROL OF LINEAR PARAMETERS OF MECHANICAL OBJECTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (5) ◽  
pp. 76-82
Author(s):  
I.O. Braginets ◽  
◽  
Yu.O. Masjurenko ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Sensors ◽  
Optical Sensor ◽  
Measurement Errors ◽  
Block Diagram ◽  
Air Gap ◽  
Measuring System ◽  
Measuring Systems ◽  
Fiber Optical ◽  
Fiber Optical Sensors ◽  
Mechanical Objects

A block diagram of a laser measuring system with a fiber-optical sensor for monitoring the air gap between the rotor and stator of a hydrogenerator has been developed and analyzed. The system uses an algorithm for alternating comparison of the investigated and reference light fluxes. This makes it possible to reduce the influence on the measurement result of the gap of the instability of the parameters of individual units and blocks of such a system. The analysis of the main measurement errors, which can affect the result of determining the gap, is carried out. References 16, figure 1.

Comparison of two devices for measuring exercise transcutaneous oxygen pressures in patients with claudication

VASA ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 44 (5) ◽  
pp. 355-362 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie Urban ◽  
Alban Fouasson-Chailloux ◽  
Isabelle Signolet ◽  
Christophe Colas Ribas ◽  
Mathieu Feuilloy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxygen Pressure ◽  
Optical Sensors ◽  
Chemical Sensors ◽  
Transcutaneous Oxygen ◽  
Starting Values ◽  
Two Systems ◽  
Transcutaneous Oxygen Pressure ◽  
New Sensors ◽  
Changes Over Time ◽  
Over Time

Abstract. Summary: Background: We aimed at estimating the agreement between the Medicap® (photo-optical) and Radiometer® (electro-chemical) sensors during exercise transcutaneous oxygen pressure (tcpO2) tests. Our hypothesis was that although absolute starting values (tcpO2rest: mean over 2 minutes) might be different, tcpO2-changes over time and the minimal value of the decrease from rest of oxygen pressure (DROPmin) results at exercise shall be concordant between the two systems. Patients and methods: Forty seven patients with arterial claudication (65 + / - 7 years) performed a treadmill test with 5 probes each of the electro-chemical and photo-optical devices simultaneously, one of each system on the chest, on each buttock and on each calf. Results: Seventeen Medicap® probes disconnected during the tests. tcpO2rest and DROPmin values were higher with Medicap® than with Radiometer®, by 13.7 + / - 17.1 mm Hg and 3.4 + / - 11.7 mm Hg, respectively. Despite the differences in absolute starting values, changes over time were similar between the two systems. The concordance between the two systems was approximately 70 % for classification of test results from DROPmin. Conclusions: Photo-optical sensors are promising alternatives to electro-chemical sensors for exercise oximetry, provided that miniaturisation and weight reduction of the new sensors are possible.

High-voltage monitoring by the fiber-optic recirculating measuring system

2020 ◽  
pp. 38-44
Author(s):  
A. V. Polyakov ◽  
M. A. Ksenofontov
Keyword(s):  
Optical Fibers ◽  
High Voltage ◽  
Optical Sensors ◽  
Electromagnetic Interference ◽  
Fiber Optic ◽  
Electric Power Industry ◽  
Measuring System ◽  
Voltage Range ◽  
External Electromagnetic Fields ◽  
Optic Communication

Optical technologies for measuring electrical quantities attract great attention due to their unique properties and significant advantages over other technologies used in high-voltage electric power industry: the use of optical fibers ensures high stability of measuring equipment to electromagnetic interference and galvanic isolation of high-voltage sensors; external electromagnetic fields do not influence the data transmitted from optical sensors via fiber-optic communication lines; problems associated with ground loops are eliminated, there are no side electromagnetic radiation and crosstalk between the channels. The structure and operation principle of a quasi-distributed fiber-optic high-voltage monitoring system is presented. The sensitive element is a combination of a piezo-ceramic tube with an optical fiber wound around it. The device uses reverse transverse piezoelectric effect. The measurement principle is based on recording the change in the recirculation frequency under the applied voltage influence. When the measuring sections are arranged in ascending order of the measured effective voltages relative to the receiving-transmitting unit, a relative resolution of 0,3–0,45 % is achieved for the PZT-5H and 0,8–1,2 % for the PZT-4 in the voltage range 20–150 kV.

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