Optimizing Invasive ECT Sensor Dimensions for Conducting Pipe: A Simulation Study
This simulation study aims to optimize the dimensions of an invasive Electrical Capacitance Tomography (ECT) sensor for conducting pipe applications. Conventional non-invasive ECT techniques are ineffective for conducting pipes, as they cannot penetrate the pipe wall. This study explores the use of...
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| author | Ain Eazriena Che Man Yasmin Abdul Wahab Nurhafizah Abu Talip Yusof Suzanna Ridzuan Aw Mohd Mawardi Saari Ruzairi Abdul Rahim Sia Yee Yu |
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| description | This simulation study aims to optimize the dimensions of an invasive Electrical Capacitance Tomography (ECT) sensor for conducting pipe applications. Conventional non-invasive ECT techniques are ineffective for conducting pipes, as they cannot penetrate the pipe wall. This study explores the use of an invasive ECT system to identify homogeneous and non-homogeneous dielectric media within conducting pipes. A simulation model is developed using the finite element method (FEM) and the Linear Back Projection (LBP) algorithm for image reconstruction, further enhanced by a global threshold method. Various sensor dimensions are tested in a 150 mm length steel pipe, with a sinusoidal waveform source of 25 Vpp and a frequency of 400 kHz applied to the model in both homogeneous and non-homogeneous dielectric media conditions. The simulation results reveal that the sensitivity and resolution of the invasive ECT system are significantly influenced by the sensor dimensions. Optimal sensor dimensions indicate that longer and wider sensors, covering approximately 80% of the sensor coverage area and 60% of the pipe length, provide higher electrical voltage and better resolution. Overall, this study provides valuable insights into optimizing invasive ECT sensor dimensions for observing dielectric media inside conducting pipes, significantly improving the accuracy and reliability of industrial process monitoring in both homogeneous and non-homogeneous media. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-045ab57bad354c11965dfb767d1097882025-01-05T11:00:20ZengARQII PUBLICATIONApplications of Modelling and Simulation2600-80842025-01-0193750Optimizing Invasive ECT Sensor Dimensions for Conducting Pipe: A Simulation StudyAin Eazriena Che Man0Yasmin Abdul Wahab1Nurhafizah Abu Talip Yusof2Suzanna Ridzuan Aw3Mohd Mawardi Saari4Ruzairi Abdul Rahim5Sia Yee Yu6Faculty of Electrical & Electronics Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, 26600 Pekan, Pahang, MalaysiaFaculty of Electrical & Electronics Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, 26600 Pekan, Pahang, MalaysiaFaculty of Electrical & Electronics Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, 26600 Pekan, Pahang, MalaysiaFaculty of Engineering Technology (Electrical & Automation), University College TATI, 24000, Jalan Panchor, Telok Kalong, 24000 Kemaman, Terengganu, MalaysiaFaculty of Electrical & Electronics Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, 26600 Pekan, Pahang, MalaysiaProcess Tomography Research Group (Protom-i), Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Skudai, Johor, MalaysiaLOGO Solution Sdn. Bhd., Wisma SP Setia, Jalan Indah 15, Bukit Indah, 79100 Iskandar Puteri, Johor, MalaysiaThis simulation study aims to optimize the dimensions of an invasive Electrical Capacitance Tomography (ECT) sensor for conducting pipe applications. Conventional non-invasive ECT techniques are ineffective for conducting pipes, as they cannot penetrate the pipe wall. This study explores the use of an invasive ECT system to identify homogeneous and non-homogeneous dielectric media within conducting pipes. A simulation model is developed using the finite element method (FEM) and the Linear Back Projection (LBP) algorithm for image reconstruction, further enhanced by a global threshold method. Various sensor dimensions are tested in a 150 mm length steel pipe, with a sinusoidal waveform source of 25 Vpp and a frequency of 400 kHz applied to the model in both homogeneous and non-homogeneous dielectric media conditions. The simulation results reveal that the sensitivity and resolution of the invasive ECT system are significantly influenced by the sensor dimensions. Optimal sensor dimensions indicate that longer and wider sensors, covering approximately 80% of the sensor coverage area and 60% of the pipe length, provide higher electrical voltage and better resolution. Overall, this study provides valuable insights into optimizing invasive ECT sensor dimensions for observing dielectric media inside conducting pipes, significantly improving the accuracy and reliability of industrial process monitoring in both homogeneous and non-homogeneous media.http://arqiipubl.com/ojs/index.php/AMS_Journal/article/view/753/210conducting pipedielectricelectrical capacitance tomographyinvasivetomography |
| spellingShingle | Ain Eazriena Che Man Yasmin Abdul Wahab Nurhafizah Abu Talip Yusof Suzanna Ridzuan Aw Mohd Mawardi Saari Ruzairi Abdul Rahim Sia Yee Yu Optimizing Invasive ECT Sensor Dimensions for Conducting Pipe: A Simulation Study Applications of Modelling and Simulation conducting pipe dielectric electrical capacitance tomography invasive tomography |
| title | Optimizing Invasive ECT Sensor Dimensions for Conducting Pipe: A Simulation Study |
| title_full | Optimizing Invasive ECT Sensor Dimensions for Conducting Pipe: A Simulation Study |
| title_fullStr | Optimizing Invasive ECT Sensor Dimensions for Conducting Pipe: A Simulation Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Optimizing Invasive ECT Sensor Dimensions for Conducting Pipe: A Simulation Study |
| title_short | Optimizing Invasive ECT Sensor Dimensions for Conducting Pipe: A Simulation Study |
| title_sort | optimizing invasive ect sensor dimensions for conducting pipe a simulation study |
| topic | conducting pipe dielectric electrical capacitance tomography invasive tomography |
| url | http://arqiipubl.com/ojs/index.php/AMS_Journal/article/view/753/210 |
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