Fluid turbulence monitoring by means of FBG mesh

  • C. R. Zamarreño
  • , F. J. Arregui
  • , I. R. Matias
  • , C. Martelli
  • , V. H.V. Baroncini
  • , E. N. Dos Santos
  • , M. J. Da Silva
  • , R. E.M. Morales

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Abstract

Single-phase flow turbulence monitoring by means of the utilization of an optical fiber Bragg grating (FBG) mesh is presented in this work. Present device is immune to electromagnetic interferences and independent of the fluid dielectric constant or pipe transparency. The kinetic energy of the flow produces a wavelength shift associated to the strain, which is the basis of the detection mechanism. Spatial resolution inside the pipes is obtained by arranging the FBGs in a 8x8 matrix shape with a total of 16 FBGs multiplexed within the same single mode fiber (SMF), which reduces considerably the size and connections of the device. The results show differentiated patterns as a function of time and flow speed, which can be directly associated to velocity distributions inside the tube. Different regions can be differentiated as a function of the force induced strain: core, annular and wall regions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIEEE SENSORS 2014, Proceedings
EditorsFrancisco J. Arregui
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1150-1152
Number of pages3
EditionDecember
ISBN (Electronic)9781479901616
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12 Dec 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event13th IEEE SENSORS Conference, SENSORS 2014 - Valencia, Spain
Duration: 2 Nov 20145 Nov 2014

Publication series

NameProceedings of IEEE Sensors
NumberDecember
Volume2014-December
ISSN (Print)1930-0395
ISSN (Electronic)2168-9229

Conference

Conference13th IEEE SENSORS Conference, SENSORS 2014
Country/TerritorySpain
CityValencia
Period2/11/145/11/14

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