Flow regime detection in pneumatic transport of participates using non-intrusive acoustic probes

Authors

  • Katherine Albion Western Fluidization Group, Faculty of Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, Ont. N6A 5B9
  • Lauren Briens Western Fluidization Group, Faculty of Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, Ont. N6A 5B9
  • Garret Book Western Fluidization Group, Faculty of Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, Ont. N6A 5B9
  • Franco Berruti Western Fluidization Group, Faculty of Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, Ont. N6A 5B9
  • Cedric Briens Western Fluidization Group, Faculty of Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, Ont. N6A 5B9

Keywords:

Acoustics, Flow patterns, Particles (particulate matter), Pneumatics, Transport properties, Pneumatic transport, Residual signal, Solids deposits, Transport line

Abstract

An early detection method for solids deposits at the bottom of the transport line using only non-invasive sensors was determined. Flow regimes in pneumatic transport was detected by applying a wavelet filter to the raw acoustic signal and calculating the V Statistic at 0.000425 s on the residual signal. The acoustic monitoring method is useful for process control, and allows easy, rapid and non-intrusive on-line monitoring of flow regimes in pneumatic transport lines. It also helps to maintain the pneumatic transport line at conditions that maximize product quality and system efficiency.

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Published

2005-09-01

How to Cite

1.
Albion K, Briens L, Book G, Berruti F, Briens C. Flow regime detection in pneumatic transport of participates using non-intrusive acoustic probes. Canadian Acoustics [Internet]. 2005 Sep. 1 [cited 2024 Apr. 25];33(3):22-3. Available from: https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/1726

Issue

Vol. 33 No. 3 (2005)

Section

Proceedings of the Acoustics Week in Canada

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