Process monitoring of fluid systems based on ultrasonic sensors

  • P. Hauptmann
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Abstract

The possibilities of the application of ultrasonic sensors for the process monitoring in fluids are described. As an example results, of measurements during polymerisation processes are shown. The ultrasonic velocityv is the measuring, parameter. A pulse travelling method is used. The fundamentals of ultrasound, necessary for the design of ultrasonic devices and the interpretation of the results, are summarised. A smart ultrasonic system for process monitoring on the basis of velocity and attenuation measurements is explained. The limitations of the ultrasonic principle for industrial applications are shown.

Keywords

Process Monitoring Ultrasonic Velocity Ultrasonic Method Ultrasonic Sensor Ultrasonic Attenuation 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • P. Hauptmann
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  1. 1.Technical University ‘Otto von Guericke’ Magdeburg, Sektion Automatisierungstechnik und ElektrotechnikMagdeburgGDR

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