A Waveguide Ultrasonic Phased Array Radar for High Temperature Equipment Monitoring

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaowei Yin ◽  
Yanfeng Shen
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Phased Array ◽  
Working Condition ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Wave Generation ◽  
Generation Frequency ◽  
Piezo Element ◽  
Ultrasonic Phased Array ◽  
Application Potential ◽  
Host Structure

Abstract This paper proposes a design for monitoring high temperature structures utilizing phased array waveguide transducers, where the active sensing elements work synthetically together to achieve damage detection. The waveguide transducer is comprised of a wave-generation piezo element and a waveguide bar conducting the wave energy into the host structure. A coupled-field local finite element model (FEM) is constructed to grasp an in-depth understanding of the wave generation behavior. Via the harmonic analysis, optimum wave generation frequency and mode type can be analyzed. Thereafter, an array of waveguide transducer elements are attached to the host structure to study their wave manipulating ability. The system works based on the principle of phased array theory; the excitation instant of each element is controlled to form an equiphasic surface. In this way, the wave propagation phenomenon such as focusing and directional steering can be realized. An ultrasonic radar for high temperature working condition can thus be realized. The proposed system possesses great application potential to enhance the performance of Lamb wave SHM and NDE systems for high temperature structures.

Hoist Sheave Structure Optimization and Lightweight

2015 ◽  
Vol 741 ◽  
pp. 133-137
Author(s):  
Xian Zhao Jia ◽  
Yong Fei Wang
Keyword(s):  
Working Condition ◽  
Geometric Model ◽  
Structure Optimization ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Stiffened Plate ◽  
Optimal Result ◽  
Ansys Software ◽  
Table Analysis ◽  
3D Geometric Model ◽  
Relational Table

To ensure wheel body of the hoisting sheave strength and stability condition. For the purpose of wheel body lightweighting. There are two schemes to reduce body weight.Reduce the spokes at the same time increase the ring stiffened plate, and reduce the spokes at the same time change the spokes width and thickness.The wheel body was established based on Pro/E 3D geometric model. Import the mesh in the Workbench of ANSYS software for finite element model. Statics analysis to select the optimized scheme. Establish a hoisting sheave wheel body under the actual working condition of widening the width - deformation - wheel weight relational table. Analysis to lightweight at the same time ensure that stiffness of wheel,then it can obtaine the optimal result.

Real-Time 3D Imaging using an Air-Coupled Ultrasonic Phased-Array

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gianni Allevato ◽  
Jan Hinrichs ◽  
Matthias Rutsch ◽  
Jan Adler ◽  
Axel Jager ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
3D Imaging ◽  
Phased Array ◽  
Ultrasonic Phased Array

scholarly journals Carbon Nanomaterials for Enhancing the Thermal, Physical and Rheological Properties of Asphalt Binders

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (10) ◽  
pp. 2585
Author(s):  
Zhelun Li ◽  
Xin Yu ◽  
Yangshi Liang ◽  
Shaopeng Wu
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Rheological Properties ◽  
Carbon Nanomaterials ◽  
Asphalt Binders ◽  
Snow Melting ◽  
Temperature Performance ◽  
Unique Nature ◽  
Application Potential ◽  
Urban Heat ◽  
Two Parameters

Effective thermal conduction modification in asphalt binders is beneficial to reducing pavement surface temperature and relieving the urban heat island (UHI) effect in the utilization of solar harvesting and snow melting pavements. This study investigated the performance of two nanometer-sized modifiers, graphene (Gr) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs), on enhancing the thermal, physical and rheological properties of asphalt binders. Measurements depending on a transient plant source method proved that both Gr and CNTs linearly increased the thermal conductivity and thermal diffusivity of asphalt binders, and while 5% Gr by volume of matrix asphalt contributed to 300% increments, 5% CNTs increased the two parameters of asphalt binders by nearly 72% at 20 °C. Meanwhile, a series of empirical and rheological properties experiments were conducted. The results demonstrated the temperature susceptibility reduction and high-temperature properties promotion of asphalt binders by adding Gr or CNTs. The variation trends in the anti-cracking properties of asphalt binders modified by Gr and CNTs with the modifier content differed at low temperatures, which may be due to the unique nature of Gr. In conclusion, Gr, whose optimal content is 3% by volume of matrix asphalt, provides superior application potential for solar harvesting and snow melting pavements in comparison to CNTs due to its comprehensive contributions to thermal properties, construction feasibility, high-temperature performance and low-temperature performance of asphalt binders.

scholarly journals Novel Multilayer SAW Temperature Sensor for Ultra-High Temperature Environments

Micromachines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 643
Author(s):  
Xuhang Zhou ◽  
Qiulin Tan ◽  
Xiaorui Liang ◽  
Baimao Lin ◽  
Tao Guo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Temperature Sensor ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Aero Engine ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Application Potential ◽  
Passive Sensors ◽  
Temperature Exposure ◽  
Engine Systems

Performing high-temperature measurements on the rotating parts of aero-engine systems requires wireless passive sensors. Surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensors can measure high temperatures wirelessly, making them ideal for extreme situations where wired sensors are not applicable. This study reports a new SAW temperature sensor based on a langasite (LGS) substrate that can perform measurements in environments with temperatures as high as 1300 °C. The Pt electrode and LGS substrate were protected by an AlN passivation layer deposited via a pulsed laser, thereby improving the crystallization quality of the Pt film, with the function and stability of the SAW device guaranteed at 1100 °C. The linear relationship between the resonant frequency and temperature is verified by various high-temperature radio-frequency (RF) tests. Changes in sample microstructure before and after high-temperature exposure are analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The analysis confirms that the proposed AlN/Pt/Cr thin-film electrode has great application potential in high-temperature SAW sensors.

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