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08 Nov 2016
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Optimization of a sensor for a Tian–Calvet calorimeter with LTCC-based sensor discs
Franz Schubert
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
University of Bayreuth, Department of Functional
Materials, 95440 Bayreuth, Germany
Michael Gollner
LINSEIS Messgeräte GmbH, 95100 Selb,
Germany
Jaroslaw Kita
University of Bayreuth, Department of Functional
Materials, 95440 Bayreuth, Germany
Florian Linseis
LINSEIS Messgeräte GmbH, 95100 Selb,
Germany
Ralf Moos
University of Bayreuth, Department of Functional
Materials, 95440 Bayreuth, Germany
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Fibre optic sensors are excellent tools for monitoring (with) high-voltage current collectors. They are easily integrated into the collector strip and specialized for detection of events like hits on the strip. The sensing system can be used in regular trains and make monitoring of the overhead contact line routine, which is done "along the way", helping not only to prevent accidents by small intruders, but also allowing the prediction of wear and is used to optimize service and repair cycles.
Agnes Eydam, Gunnar Suchaneck, and Gerald Gerlach
J. Sens. Sens. Syst., 5, 165–170, https://doi.org/10.5194/jsss-5-165-2016, https://doi.org/10.5194/jsss-5-165-2016, 2016
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Piezoelectric devices are characterized non-destructively to ensure their functionality. The material is heated by laser diodes. The resulting temperature changes lead to a pyroelectric current. Analytical and numerical finite element models describe the temperature distribution and the current in frequency and time domain. Modelling and experimental results are compared for piezoelectric plates and integrated sensors and actuators.
M. Klenner, T. Abels, C. Zech, A. Hülsmann, M. Schlechtweg, and O. Ambacher
J. Sens. Sens. Syst., 4, 125–131, https://doi.org/10.5194/jsss-4-125-2015, https://doi.org/10.5194/jsss-4-125-2015, 2015
A. Dickow and G. Feiertag
J. Sens. Sens. Syst., 4, 97–102, https://doi.org/10.5194/jsss-4-97-2015, https://doi.org/10.5194/jsss-4-97-2015, 2015
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In this paper we present a systematic method to determine sets of close-to-optimal sensor calibration points for a polynomial approximation.For each set of calibration points a polynomial is used to fit the nonlinear sensor response to the calibration reference. The polynomial parameters are calculated using ordinary least square fit. In an experiment, barometric MEMS pressure sensors are calibrated using the proposed calibration method at several temperatures and pressures.
A. Henseleit, C. Pohl, Th. Bley, and E. Boschke
J. Sens. Sens. Syst., 4, 77–83, https://doi.org/10.5194/jsss-4-77-2015, https://doi.org/10.5194/jsss-4-77-2015, 2015
J. C. B. Fernandes and E. V. Heinke
J. Sens. Sens. Syst., 4, 53–61, https://doi.org/10.5194/jsss-4-53-2015, https://doi.org/10.5194/jsss-4-53-2015, 2015
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All-solid-state reference electrodes were developed based on particles of graphite/silver/silver chloride synthesized by electroless deposition of metallic silver and silver chloride on graphite powder. These electrodes were not sensitive to abrasion, redox species, pH and high-pressure saturated steam, and were applied successfully in potentiometric cells to measure pH and potassium ions in a complex matrix by direct potentiometry and L-ascorbic acid by potentiometric titration.
S. Kishimoto, S. Akamatsu, H. Song, J. Nomoto, H. Makino, and T. Yamamoto
J. Sens. Sens. Syst., 3, 331–334, https://doi.org/10.5194/jsss-3-331-2014, https://doi.org/10.5194/jsss-3-331-2014, 2014
A. Lorek
J. Sens. Sens. Syst., 3, 177–185, https://doi.org/10.5194/jsss-3-177-2014, https://doi.org/10.5194/jsss-3-177-2014, 2014
T. Waber, M. Sax, W. Pahl, S. Stufler, A. Leidl, M. Günther, and G. Feiertag
J. Sens. Sens. Syst., 3, 167–175, https://doi.org/10.5194/jsss-3-167-2014, https://doi.org/10.5194/jsss-3-167-2014, 2014
N. Orlowski, H.-G. Frede, N. Brüggemann, and L. Breuer
J. Sens. Sens. Syst., 2, 179–193, https://doi.org/10.5194/jsss-2-179-2013, https://doi.org/10.5194/jsss-2-179-2013, 2013
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An FEM model is used to improve the sensor design of a Tian–Calvet calorimeter. By modifying the basic part of the sensor (a sensor disc based on low temperature co-fired ceramics), the sensitivity was increased by a factor of 3. The model was validated and the sensors were calibrated. Indium and tin samples were measured. The melting temperatures show a deviation of 0.2 K while the enthalpy was measured with a precision better than 1 %. The values for tin deviate by less than 2 % from literature.
An FEM model is used to improve the sensor design of a Tian–Calvet calorimeter. By modifying the...
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