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Online sizing of pneumatically conveyed particles by acoustic emission method

Hu, Yonghui, Qian, Xiangchen, Huang, Xiaobin, Gao, Lingjun, Yan, Yong (2014) Online sizing of pneumatically conveyed particles by acoustic emission method. AIP Conference Proceedings, 1592 . pp. 277-282. ISSN 0094-243X. E-ISSN 1551-7616. (doi:10.1063/1.4872115) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:41406)

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Abstract

Accurate determination of particle size distribution is critical to achieving optimal combustion efficiency and minimum pollutant emissions in both biomass and biomass/coal fired power plants. This paper presents an instrumentation system for online continuous measurement of particle size distribution based on acoustic emission (AE) method. Impulsive AE signals arising from impacts of particles with a metallic waveguide protruding into the flow carry information about the particle size. With detailed information about the generation, propagation and detection of impact AE signals, the particle size can be quantitatively characterized. Experimental results obtained with glass beads demonstrate the capability of the system to discriminate particles of different sizes from the recorded AE signals. The system has several appealing features such as online measurement, high sensitivity, simple structure, minimum invasiveness and low cost, which make it well suited for industrial applications.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1063/1.4872115
Subjects: T Technology
Divisions: Divisions > Division of Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences > School of Engineering and Digital Arts
Depositing User: Tina Thompson
Date Deposited: 12 Jun 2014 09:32 UTC
Last Modified: 05 Nov 2024 10:25 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/41406 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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