Reference:

IRCPK2003TO70

Organization:

Cracow University of Technology

IRC Name:

IRC South Poland

Country:

Poland

Entry Date:

Fri, May 23, 2003

Last Update:

Deadline:

Thu, May 20, 2004

Abstract:
A Polish research institute conducts research on measurements of physical parameters of atmosphere, including barometric pressure. For this purpose a precise, portable, digital absolute pressure meter and data logger of a high resolution, approved for operation in explosive atmospheres, has been made. Due to an extended range it can be applied in deep mines or caves. They look for solutions in the field of precise absolute pressure measurements and offer their expertise.

Description:
Portable, digital absolute pressure meter and data logger ěBAR was designed by a Polish research institute for measurements of absolute pressure of air in range of 800 to 1300 hPa. Workings of underground mines were the original scope of application. The device is intrinsically safe, having a category Exia I. The device measures and records pressure with a large accuracy of +/- 0.02% FS. It can be applied for both instantaneous measurements, performed by ventilation services of mines, and research experiments. Microprocessor controlling operation of the device performs as a data logger. This enables storage of results in internal memory and easy transmission of data to external computers. The capacity of the memory allows to store up to 10833 measurements samples with a period of 0.5 to 3600 seconds. The internal real-time clock may be set from an external computer, which allows for synchronisation of several barometers. It is also possible to store an instantaneous measurement with a comment containing a date, time and identifier of the measurement. Resolution of measurement is 1 Pa. This allows for precise pressure survey. The long-term stability of indications is better than 0.005% FS in 24 hours. Rechargeable battery power supply guarantees 18 hours of continuous operation. Stationary or non-intrinsically-safe versions are optional.

Innovative Aspects:
Capability of:
• Precise measurements and records of barometric pressure with a high accuracy on large depths under the Earth surface.
• Intrinsically safe – can operate in explosive atmospheres i.e. methane
• Synchronisation of timers of several barometers enables pressure distribution sampling

Main Advantages:
• Very good metrological parameters
• Applicable in difficult environmental conditions i.e. mines or caves and explosive atmospheres
• Internal, programmable timer for remote, delayed recordings
• Professional quality of manufacturing
• Customisable to specific demands

Technology Keywords:

Heating, ventilation
Meteorology / Climatology
Electronic measurement systems
Recording Devices

Current Stage of Development:

Already on the market

Exploitation of RTD Results:

None

Intellectual Property Rights:

Patent(s) granted

Comments

Patents granted: PL329060, publication date 10.04.2000

Organisation/Company Type:

Research institute/University

Organisation/Company Size:

50-249

Brief Market Application Codes:

Chemical industry
Measurement methods
ENERGY
Environment protection
INDUSTRY

Comments

Detailed Market Application Codes (VEIC):

Keywords

Coal mining
Industrial Services
Mining (non-energy related)

Highlights
Ventilation Consulting Services; Meteorology; Research of gas flow phenomena.

Collaboration Type:

Technical Co-operation
License agreement
Commercial Agreement with Technical Assistance
Financial resources

Comments
An institution interested in:
development of barometers
application of barometers in data acquisition, monitoring and control manufacture or being service/sales representative abroad.

The institution offers its expertise and technical assistance in assembly, engineering, technical consultancy and maintenance.

Preferred Countries for diffusion:

ALL

Associated Thematic Group:

Additional Information:

Contact Name:

Biernakiewicz

Contact First name:

Tomasz

Phone:

+48 12 6282845

Fax:

+48 12 6324795

Email:

tbiernakiewicz@transfer.edu.pl