Reference:

IRCPK2003TO71

Organization:

Cracow University of Technology

IRC Name:

IRC South Poland

Country:

Poland

Entry Date:

Tue, May 27, 2003

Last Update:

Deadline:

20/05/2004

Abstract:
A Polish research institute has developed a set of vane sensors for measurement of air velocity and quantity of flow. The sensors are result of proprietary research and development. The set comprises both stationary and portable models. Some of them are already on the market. The institute is interested in co-operation in domains of application of vane anemometers in the metrology of flow velocity and volumetric intensity of flow and offers its own measurement technologies.

Description:
Vane Anemometric Sensors are applied in handheld meters and stationary devices for measurements of velocity of flow of air and other gases. A handheld anemometer of the ěAS type is equipped with two probes of external diameter 104 and 21 mm. The measuring range of the large probe is 0.2 to 20 m/s. The small probe has a range of 0.5 to 20 m/s. The range of the large sensor can be extended to 40 m/s. Both sensors are connected to the control unit with a cable, the length of which should not exceed 10 meters. The main unit is capable of instantaneous and averaged velocity measurements. The velocity is sampled with 1-second period. The averaging time can be set by the user and is limited to 7200 seconds. The samples of velocity may be stored in the device's memory and transmitted to an external computer. Additional functions of the meter are: calculation of volumetric flow (i.e. with continuous traversing of a specified cross section), over-range signal, display of a minimum and maximum of sampled values. Intrinsically safe versions of category Exia I/IIB T6 are also available. The device is equipped with a RS232 serial interface for transmission of data to an external computer. The meter may be equipped with a sensor capable of operation in hot gases of a temperature to 200 °C. The sensor has 21 mm diameter and is made of acid-resistant steel. A compact handheld anemometer ěAS3 has a 98-mm-diameter probe integrated with the main unit used as a handle. The measuring range is 0.2 to 20 m/s. The meter is capable of instantaneous and averaged measurements. The period of instantaneous measurements is 1 s. As in the previous model the user may select the time of averaging, limited to 3600 s. Optionally ěAS3 may be equipped with a RS232 serial interface for transmission of data to an external computer. The device is also manufactured in intrinsically safe versions of category Exia I/IIC T4. Each model can be equipped with extension rods of various lengths. Specialised software for transmission, analysis and visualisation of results has been developed at the institute. Production of a stationary model developed at the institute has been licensed to and external enterprise. Sensors are calibrated in a wind tunnel of the Institute's Flow Velocity Laboratory. The accuracy of the tunnel was assessed within the frame of the EUROMET Project no. 388 on Inter-comparison of Anemometers.

Innovative Aspects:

Variable and exceptionally long averaging time, enabling an accurate determination of average velocity
Precise, long-term stable bearing system, enabling sensing from 0.2 m/s, resistant to environment conditions and pollution.

Main Advantages:

Very good metrological parameters
Applicable in difficult environmental conditions i.e. mines or caves and explosive atmospheres
Professional quality of manufacturing
Customisable to specific demands

Technology Keywords:

Heating, ventilation
Meteorology / Climatology
Mechanical Technology related to measurements
Sensor Technology related to measurements
Amplifier, A/D Transducer
Electronic measurement systems
Recording Devices

Current Stage of Development:

Already on the market

Exploitation of RTD Results:

None

Intellectual Property Rights:

Copyright(s) registered

Comments

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 vane anemometers
- application of vane anemometers in the metrology of flow
- manufacture or being service/sales representative abroad.

The co-operation partner can also supply the financial resources necessary to fully develop and market the technology.

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