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Sensors for monitoring atmospheric parameters
Reference: IRCPK2003TO01
Organization: Cracow University of Technology
IRC Name: IRC South Poland  
Country: Poland
Entry Date: Thu, January 16, 2003
Last Update: Mon, March 31, 2003
Deadline: Fri, January 16, 2004
Abstract:

A Polish research centre designed sensors for atmospheric parameters monitoring. The device is dedicated to work in explosion hazardous areas. Methane and smoke detectors are designed to work in underground mines. Other sensors are EExia I/IIB T4 approved. They can be used in chemical, petrochemical and in gas distribution industries. The company is looking for partners involved in construction of atmospheric parameters measurement systems.

Description:

The detector developed by a Polish research centre is an ionisation device equipped with closed and low-emission isotope source. The detector's construction ensures operation in conditions of high humidity, dustiness, temperature and high speed of airflow.
The sensors make a family of devices with the same casing and advanced unification of electronic circuits. They are characterised by small dimensions, compact and resistant-to-mechanical-shock construction and intuitive interface. All sensors are equipped with alphanumeric display units to present measuring results and to indicate alarm conditions. They are designed to operate at a temperature of -10 to +40°C and humidity of 0 to 95%. Measurement converters are calibrated by means of a built-in keyboard.
The sensors are equipped with analogue output signals of 0.4 - 2V. The sensors can be completed with standard outputs of 4 - 20mA on user's request.
The solution used in the smoke detector can find application wherever noxious smoke danger occurs or smoke may signal the beginning of fire. The system is intrinsically safe and thus can be used in areas of methane explosion hazard, first of all in coalmines.

Innovative Aspects:
- High accuracy of measurements and high resistance to disturbing outside factors effects
- Microcontrollers of lower energy consumption for processing of output signals from transducers

Main Advantages:
- Compact, corrosion and mechanical shock resistant, construction designed for heavy environment conditions
- Hydrophobic filters reducing air humidity influence on instrument reading
- Low power consumption
- Wide range of supply voltage

Technology Keywords:
  • Automation, Robotics Control Systems
Current Stage of Development: Available for demonstration
Exploitation of RTD Results: NATIONAL PROG.
Intellectual Property Rights: Secret know-how

Comments
Organisation/Company Type: Research institute/University
Organisation/Company Size: 250-500
Brief Market Application Codes:
  • Automation/Robotics
  • Measurement methods
Comments
Detailed Market Application Codes (VEIC): Keywords
  • Industrial measurement and sensing equipment
Highlights
- Systems protecting mine workings exposed to exogenous fire
- Detectors with the underground outstations, which provide their central power supply and transmission of the signals, in digital firms, to mine head.
Collaboration Type:
  • Commercial Agreement with Technical Assistance

Comments
Implementation of technology and training according to users' needs (firms involved in construction of atmospheric parameters measurement systems - especially for explosion hazardous areas)
Preferred Countries for diffusion: ALL
Additional Information:  
Contact Name: Oleksy
Contact First name: Krzysztof
Phone: +48 12 6282845
Fax: +48 12 632 47 95
Email: mailto:krzysztof@transfer.edu.pl