On-line continuous measurement of particle size using electrostatic sensors

Zhang, J.Q. and Yan, Y. (2003) On-line continuous measurement of particle size using electrostatic sensors. In: Imtc/O3: Proceedings of the 20th IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, Vols 1 And 2. IEEE conferences, 1. IEEE, 345 E 47TH ST, New York, NY 10017 USA, USA pp. 887-880. ISBN 0-7803-7705-2 .

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Abstract

The development of a reliable, cost-effective instrument for on-line particle sizing remains a challenging area worldwide. This paper presents the design and evaluation of a new electrostatic sensor combined with a novel digital signal processing algorithm for the on-line continuous measurement of the mass median size of particles in a dilute-phase pneumatic suspension. Key design aspects of the constituent elements of the sensor, including a wire-mesh electrode, signal conditioning electronics and digital signal processing algorithm are described. Experimental results obtained using a typical range of particulate materials demonstrate that, under constant mass flow conditions, the processed output of the sensor is capable of indicating the mass median particle size with a relative error no greater than 15%.

Item Type: Conference or workshop item (Paper)
Subjects: T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering > TK7800 Electronics (see also: telecommunications)
Divisions: Faculties > Science Technology and Medical Studies > School of Engineering and Digital Arts > Instrumentation, Control and Embedded Systems
Depositing User: Yiqing Liang
Date Deposited: 24 Sep 2009 13:46
Last Modified: 09 Jan 2012 10:02
Resource URI: http://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/7607 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)
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