Development of Ultrasonic Oil Condition and Level Sensors for Use with NEXCEL
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Sheffield
Department Name: Mechanical Engineering
Abstract
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Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP/R512084/1 | 30/09/2017 | 29/09/2022 | |||
| 1947955 | Studentship | EP/R512084/1 | 30/09/2017 | 24/12/2021 | David Fort |
| NE/W503101/1 | 31/03/2021 | 30/03/2022 | |||
| 1947955 | Studentship | NE/W503101/1 | 30/09/2017 | 24/12/2021 | David Fort |
| Description | The key finding is to explore the capability to monitor the degradation and contamination of batter dielectric coolants using ultrasonic sensors. Ultrasonic shear methods were used to monitor the health by focusing on the viscosity changes. However, there are very small changes in viscosity for contamination such as water and capper particles. This has lead to the investigation using longitudinal ultrasonic sensors to propagate through the coolant to monitor changes in attenuation and speed of sound. So far these sensors have shown promise at monitoring water contamination from as little as 0.5% to 20% and particle contamination from 1-10mg/ml. |
| Exploitation Route | This research will be applicable to any subject with interests in condition monitoring, battery coolants, dielectric fluids and ultrasonics |
| Sectors | Aerospace Defence and Marine Chemicals Energy Manufacturing including Industrial Biotechology Transport |
| Description | The use of ultrasound for condition monitoring of dielectric coolants will impact the electric automotive and electronics industries. |
| First Year Of Impact | 2020 |
| Sector | Transport |
| Impact Types | Economic |