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| Profil Titel | Microwave sensors for non-destructive and non-contacting measurement of moisture content in materials | |
Referenz | 07 CH RAEP 0IPF | |
| Herkunftsland | Switzerland | |
| Kooperationsart | Angebot | |
| Eintrag/Änderung | 2007-09-18 / 2008-03-05 |
Kurzfassung
A Swiss company has developed a non-invasive microwave system that measures water content in different materials. Advantages over conventional instruments include its capabilities to measure materials in depth, without requiring any contact with them. The system is already operational on concrete manufacturing plants and in tobacco trading centres. The company is looking for industrial partners (OEMs and end users) interested in implementing the technology.Details
A Swiss independent engineering and development company has a strong background and experience in the field of sensors and industrial controls. It develops and sells different proprietary products in the area of electronic test and measurement, more specifically in microwave-based measurement systems for water content in different materials.The core of the instrument is an innovative microwave measurement principle. Its particularity is the fact that in contrast to other existing systems, the entire thickness of the material is analysed due to a double antenna set-up. At the same time, the system offers the advantage to perform the measurement without any contact to the material under test. As a consequence, the absence of any abrasion guarantees a superior lifetime. The interaction of the microwaves with the material is directly related to the moisture content. This interaction is recorded in real time and sent to a PC for storage and graphical presentation of the moisture profile. Due to a refined signal modulation procedure and digital processing (DSP) of the measurements, the instrument delivers a reproducible and reliable measurement of the moisture content. The advanced processing and analysis software eases the monitoring of the material quality/cost ratio. Thanks to its numerous standard interfaces, the instrument can be integrated easily into existing automation systems where it allows on-line moisture control. The statistics produced out of the measurements can be made available to the plant's data network (LAN).
The instrument can be used in testing such materials as aggregate, cement, sand, tobacco, food, flour, ceramics, leather, cotton, wood, coal, etc. The system is already implemented on concrete manufacturing plants and tobacco trade centres. For instance, in concrete plants, the water content can be monitored at three different production levels: at the entrance to the silo (for example on the moving conveyor belt), at the exit of the respective silos, and in the mixer. In addition, a portable version of the instrument allows measures of small material samples.
Innovative Aspects:
- Non-invasive and non-destructive method (no contact, no abrasion).
- Measures through the entire material, in depth.
- Reliable and accurate measurements (higher than traditional sensor).
- Very broad moisture measuring range (up to 40%).
- Continuous monitoring of the material quality.
- Real-time measurement (several measures per second).
- Compatible with existing factory automation systems.
- Safe and easy to use, no specific staff training is required.
Technologiesektor | - Trocknen - Sensor/Multisensortechnik, Instrumentierung - Keramische Werkstoffe und Pulver - Bestimmung und Analysenmethoden - Andere zerstörungsfreie Prüfmethoden |
Anwendungsbereich | - Other measuring devices - Process control equipment and systems - Other industrial equipment and machinery |
Entwicklungstand | Already on the market |
Patentrechte (IPR) | Secret know-how |
Kooperationstyp | - Joint further development - Testing of new applications - Adaptation to specific needs - Assembly - Engineering - Technical consultancy - Quality control - Maintenance # Type of partner sought Industries, end users and system integrators that are interested in integrating the sensor system into existing or new plants, or that are interested in exploring new applications or adaptations of the system. Custom software/hardware adaptations can be made (if required). # Specific area of activity of the partner Quality control of industrial products like aggregate, cement, gravel, sand, tobacco, food, flour, ceramics, leather, cotton, wood, coal, etc. # Task to be performed To integrate the instrument and to make the mechanical adaptation (sensors holder). |
Organisationstyp | Industry Größe: < 10 |
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