A Sensor System for Oil-Water Separators: Materials Considerations

Jack M. Hale, Tomasz Dyakowski, Artur J. Jaworski, Neil M. White

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Abstract

The development of a “dipstick probe” for measuring the position of phase interfaces in high temperature and pressure oil/water separators is described. This uses dual modality (capacitance and ultrasonics) measurement for this difficult application.
The issues of material selection for use in the aggressive high temperature environment are presented. In particular the problem of sensor materials was overcome by the use of thick-film and ceramic materials for all sensor components. A novel combined ultrasonic and capacitance thick-film sensor is described.
Finally, the construction of the probe is described, together with the test programme to be undertaken.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSensors and their Applications XII
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the Twelfth Conference on Sensors and their Applications, held at the University of Limerick, Ireland, September 2003
EditorsS. J. Prosser, E. Lewis
Pages71-76
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781482289619
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sep 2003
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameSeries in Sensors
PublisherCRC Press

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