A PVDF transducer for low-frequency acceleration measurements

被引:26
作者
Daku, BLF
Mohamed, EMA
Prugger, AF
机构
[1] Univ Saskatchewan, Dept Elect Engn, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A9, Canada
[2] Potash Corp Saskatchewan Inc, Saskatoon, SK S7K 7G3, Canada
关键词
accelerometer; piezoelectric PVDF; transducer; geophone; sensor;
D O I
10.1016/S0019-0578(07)60151-7
中图分类号
TP [自动化技术、计算机技术];
学科分类号
0812 ;
摘要
A unique acceleration transducer, using piezoelectric PVDF, has been developed for low-frequency vibration monitoring. The paper develops the theoretical model for this low-cost, robust sensor. The theoretical model is validated using experimental results from laboratory tests. The sensor was also installed in an underground potash mine alongside a commercial geophone for a three-month in-mine test producing results that show a close correspondence between the two transducers. (C) 2004 ISA-The Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society.
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页码:319 / 328
页数:10
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