Optimization and Application of NTC Thick Film Segmented Thermistors

NTC thermistor paste for printing thermal sensors on alumina was formed of very fine Ni0.5Cu0.2Zn1.0Mn1.3O4 thermistor powder obtained by a combined mechanical activation/thermal treatment process, organic vehicle and glass frit. Sheet resistivity was measured using an R-test matrix and it was much lower than the value determined for pure nickel manganite thermistors. The thermistor exponential coefficient was calculated from the R[ diagram measured in the temperature range-30 to +120°C in a climatic chamber. Thick film segmented thermistors with reduced dimensions (optimized construction) were printed sequentially layer by layer, dried and fired at 850°C/10 min in air. Electrodes were printed of PdAg conductive and solderable paste. The samples obtained were characterized by electrical and thermal measurements. The obtained NTC segmented thermistors with reduced dimensions were applied in a thermal sensor for water flow in the water mains. It contained a cold thermistor for measuring input water temperature and a self-heating thermistor for measuring the dependence of water current on water flow rate at a set input voltage power. Initial measurements show that the thermal sensor system requires a low input voltage power making it much easier and safer for operation.

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The Influence of water flow rate on Pumping Rate in Mytilus Edulis using a Refined Direct Measurement Apparatus

Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom ◽

10.1017/s0025315400018932 ◽

1976 ◽

Vol 56 (2) ◽

pp. 311-319 ◽

Cited By ~ 23

Author(s):

D. I. Hildreth

Keyword(s):

Water Flow ◽

Direct Measurement ◽

Water Flow Rate ◽

Mantle Cavity ◽

Water Current ◽

Ciliary Activity ◽

Pumping Rate ◽

Influence Of Water ◽

Food Particles ◽

Flow Through

INTRODUCTIONWork on pumping and filtration rates of bivalve molluscs was initially concerned with the physiological concept of pumping water through the mantle cavity. Comprehensive reviews are given by Winter (1970) and Ali (1971). The methods are of two kinds; direct, in which the flow of exhaled water itself is measured, and indirect, in which the rate of clearance of food particles is used to calculate water flow through the gills.There is a disadvantage in the indirect method when used to calculate volumes of water pumped because it involves the assumption that a fixed percentage (often 100% with large particles) of the particulate matter passing through the gill system is retained. Pumping rate is thus estimated as a function of the particle collecting properties of the latero-frontal cirri, whereas the water current is produced by the lateral cilia. Although the structure of the latero-frontal cirri is now well documented (Moore, 1971), their efficiency in particle retention can alter under certain conditions (Dral, 1967). There is need, therefore, for direct measurement of the quantity of water pumped. Recent advances in the understanding of branchial innervation and the control of lateral ciliary activity also reinforce this point (Aiello, 1960, 1962, 1970; Paparo, 1972, 1973).The constant level chamber for direct measurement of pumping rate was devised by Galtsoff (1926), to ensure that separation of the exhalant water current from the bivalve was not interfered with by pressure differences produced by the process of separation. The apparatus has been used in various forms by Galtsoff (1926, 1928, 1946), Nelson (1935, 1936), Collier & Ray (1948), Loosanoff & Engle (1947), Loosanoff & Nomejko (1946) and more recently by Drinnan (1964) and Davids (1964).

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Recent advances in NTC thick film thermistor properties and applications

Facta universitatis - series Electronics and Energetics ◽

10.2298/fuee1703267a ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 30 (3) ◽

pp. 267-284 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Obrad Aleksic ◽

Pantelija Nikolic

Keyword(s):

Thick Film ◽

Heat Loss ◽

Water Flow ◽

Weight Ratio ◽

Glass Frit ◽

Thermal Sensors ◽

Electrical Measurements ◽

Sensor Applications ◽

Zno Powders ◽

Electrical Components

An introduction to thermal sensors and thermistor materials is given in brief. After that novel electrical components such as thick film thermistors and thermal sensors based on them are described: Custom designed NTC thermistor pastes based on nickel manganite NiM2O4 micro/nanostructured powder were composed and new planar cell-based (segmented) constructions were printed on alumina. The thick film segmented thermistors were used in novel thermal sensors such as anemometers, water flow meters, gradient temperature sensor of the ground, and other applications. The advances achieved are the consequence of previous improvements of thermistor material based on nickel manganite and modified nickel manganite such as Cu0.2Ni0.5Zn1.0Mn1.3O4 and optimization of thick film thermistor geometries for sensor applications. The thermistor powders where produced by a solid state reaction of MnCO3, NiO, CuO, ZnO powders mixed in proper weight ratio. After calcination the obtained thermistor materials were milled in planetary ball mils, agate mills and finally sieved by 400 mesh sieve. The powders were characterized by XRD and SEM. The new thick film pastes where composed of the powders achieved, an organic vehicle and glass frit. The pastes were printed on alumina, dried and sintered and characterized again by XRD, SEM and electrical measurements. Different thick film thermistor constructions such as rectangular, sandwich, interdigitated and segmented were printed of new thermistor pastes. Their properties such as electrical resistance of the thermistor samples where mutually compared. The electrode effect was measured for all mentioned constructions and surface resistance was determined. It was used for modeling and realizations of high, medium and low ohmic thermistors with different power dissipation and heat loss. Finally all the results obtained lead to thermal sensors based on heat loss for measuring the air flow, water flow, temperature gradient and heat transfer from the air to the ground.

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Reduction in contact resistivity of Ag thick-film conductor on SiN x -coated Si wafer for solar cell using lead tellurite glass frit

Japanese Journal of Applied Physics ◽

10.35848/1347-4065/abaebb ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 59 (9) ◽

pp. 090908

Author(s):

Yusuke Tachibana ◽

Akifumi Matsuda ◽

Mamoru Yoshimoto

Keyword(s):

Solar Cell ◽

Thick Film ◽

Tellurite Glass ◽

Glass Frit ◽

Contact Resistivity ◽

Film Conductor ◽

Si Wafer

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Experimental Study on Thermal Characteristics of Finned Coil LHSU Using Paraffin as Phase Change Material

Journal of Heat Transfer ◽

10.1115/1.4035321 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 139 (4) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Guansheng Chen ◽

Nanshuo Li ◽

Huanhuan Xiang ◽

Fan Li

Keyword(s):

Heat Transfer ◽

Experimental Study ◽

Phase Change ◽

Phase Change Material ◽

Water Flow ◽

Water Flow Rate ◽

Thermal Characteristics ◽

Heat Transfer Fluid ◽

Latent Heat Storage ◽

Change Material

It is well known that attaching fins on the tubes surfaces can enhance the heat transfer into and out from the phase change materials (PCMs). This paper presents the results of an experimental study on the thermal characteristics of finned coil latent heat storage unit (LHSU) using paraffin as the phase change material (PCM). The paraffin LHSU is a rectangular cube consists of continuous horizontal multibended tubes attached vertical fins at the pitches of 2.5, 5.0, and 7.5 mm that creates the heat transfer surface. The shell side along with the space around the tubes and fins is filled with the material RT54 allocated to store energy of water, which flows inside the tubes as heat transfer fluid (HTF). The measurement is carried out under four different water flow rates: 1.01, 1.30, 1.50, and 1.70 L/min in the charging and discharging process, respectively. The temperature of paraffin and water, charging and discharging wattage, and heat transfer coefficient are plotted in relation to the working time and water flow rate.

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Effect of water flow and depth on fatigue crack growth rate of underwater wet welded low carbon steel SS400

Open Engineering ◽

10.1515/eng-2021-0036 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 329-338 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

E. Surojo ◽

J. Anindito ◽

F. Paundra ◽

A. R. Prabowo ◽

E. P. Budiana ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Growth Rate ◽

Fatigue Crack ◽

Carbon Steel ◽

Crack Growth Rate ◽

Crack Growth ◽

Water Flow ◽

Water Depth ◽

Water Flow Rate ◽

Low Carbon Steel ◽

Low Carbon

Abstract Underwater wet welding (UWW) is widely used in repair of offshore constructions and underwater pipelines by the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) method. They are subjected the dynamic load due to sea water flow. In this condition, they can experience the fatigue failure. This study was aimed to determine the effect of water flow speed (0 m/s, 1 m/s, and 2 m/s) and water depth (2.5 m and 5 m) on the crack growth rate of underwater wet welded low carbon steel SS400. Underwater wet welding processes were conducted using E6013 electrode (RB26) with a diameter of 4 mm, type of negative electrode polarity and constant electric current and welding speed of 90 A and 1.5 mm/s respectively. In air welding process was also conducted for comparison. Compared to in air welded joint, underwater wet welded joints have more weld defects including porosity, incomplete penetration and irregular surface. Fatigue crack growth rate of underwater wet welded joints will decrease as water depth increases and water flow rate decreases. It is represented by Paris's constant, where specimens in air welding, 2.5 m and 5 m water depth have average Paris's constant of 8.16, 7.54 and 5.56 respectively. The increasing water depth will cause the formation of Acicular Ferrite structure which has high fatigue crack resistance. The higher the water flow rate, the higher the welding defects, thereby reducing the fatigue crack resistance.

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Effect of Water Flow on Underwater Wet Welded A36 Steel

Metals ◽

10.3390/met11050682 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (5) ◽

pp. 682

Author(s):

Eko Surojo ◽

Aziz Harya Gumilang ◽

Triyono Triyono ◽

Aditya Rio Prabowo ◽

Eko Prasetya Budiana ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Water Flow ◽

Flow Rate ◽

Water Flow Rate ◽

Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽

Shielded Metal Arc Welding ◽

Effect Of Water ◽

Bending Effect ◽

Metal Arc Welding ◽

A36 Steel

Underwater wet welding (UWW) combined with the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) method has proven to be an effective way of permanently joining metals that can be performed in water. This research was conducted to determine the effect of water flow rate on the physical and mechanical properties (tensile, hardness, toughness, and bending effect) of underwater welded bead on A36 steel plate. The control variables used were a welding speed of 4 mm/s, a current of 120 A, electrode E7018 with a diameter of 4 mm, and freshwater. The results show that variations in water flow affected defects, microstructure, and mechanical properties of underwater welds. These defects include spatter, porosity, and undercut, which occur in all underwater welding results. The presence of flow and an increased flow rate causes differences in the microstructure, increased porosity on the weld metal, and undercut on the UWW specimen. An increase in water flow rate causes the acicular ferrite microstructure to appear greater, and the heat-affected zone (HAZ) will form finer grains. The best mechanical properties are achieved by welding with the highest flow rate, with a tensile strength of 534.1 MPa, 3.6% elongation, a Vickers microhardness in the HAZ area of 424 HV, and an impact strength of 1.47 J/mm2.

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Experimental Characterization of a Modified Airlift Pump

Volume 7: Fluids Engineering Systems and Technologies ◽

10.1115/imece2014-39899 ◽

2014 ◽

Author(s):

Afshin Goharzadeh ◽

Keegan Fernandes

Keyword(s):

Water Flow ◽

Flow Rate ◽

High Speed ◽

Water Flow Rate ◽

High Speed Photography ◽

Two Phase ◽

Inner Diameter ◽

Airlift Pump ◽

Flow Map ◽

Churn Flow

This paper presents an experimental investigation on a modified airlift pump. Experiments were undertaken as a function of air-water flow rate for two submergence ratios (ε=0.58 and 0.74), and two different riser geometries (i) straight pipe with a constant inner diameter of 19 mm and (ii) enlarged pipe with a sudden expanded diameter of 19 to 32 mm. These transparent vertical pipes, of 1 m length, were submerged in a transparent rectangular tank (0.45×0.45×1.1 m3). The compressed air was injected into the vertical pipe to lift the water from the reservoir. The flow map regime is established for both configurations and compared with previous studies. The two phase air-water flow structure at the expansion region is experimentally characterized. Pipeline geometry is found to have a significant influence on the output water flow rate. Using high speed photography and electrical conductivity probes, new flow regimes, such as “slug to churn” and “annular to churn” flow, are observed and their influence on the output water flow rate and efficiency are discussed. These experimental results provide fundamental insights into the physics of modified airlift pump.

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