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.
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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | Sensors and their Applications XII |
Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the Twelfth Conference on Sensors and their Applications, held at the University of Limerick, Ireland, September 2003 |
Editors | S. J. Prosser, E. Lewis |
Pages | 71-76 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781482289619 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Sep 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |
Publication series
Name | Series in Sensors |
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Publisher | CRC Press |