Open AccessNew Optimal Sensor Suite for Ultrahigh Temperature Fossil Fuel Applications
Author(s) -
John Coggin,
Jonas Ivasauskas,
Russell G. May,
Michael B. Miller,
Rena Wilson
Publication year - 2006
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/901547
Subject(s) - suite , instrumentation (computer programming) , systems engineering , engineering , strain gauge , process (computing) , computer science , mechanical engineering , electrical engineering , automotive engineering , operating system , archaeology , history
Accomplishments during Phase II of a program to develop and demonstrate photonic sensor technology for the instrumentation of advanced powerplants are described. The goal of this project is the research and development of advanced, robust photonic sensors based on improved sapphire optical waveguides, and the identification and demonstration of applications of the new sensors in advanced fossil fuel power plants, where the new technology will contribute to improvements in process control and monitoring. During this program work period, major progress has been experienced in the development of the sensor hardware, and the planning of the system installation and operation. The major focus of the next work period will be the installation of sensors in the Hamilton, Ohio power plant, and demonstration of high-temperature strain gages during mechanical testing of SOFC components