Fluid Sensing Using Quartz Tuning Forks—Measurement Technology and Applications

Fluid Sensing Using Quartz Tuning Forks—Measurement Technology and Applications

We provide an overview of recent achievements using quartz tuning forks for sensing liquid viscosity and density. The benefits of using quartz crystal tuning forks (QTFs) over other sensors are discussed on the basis of physical arguments and issues arising in real world applications. The path to hi...

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Main Authors: Thomas Voglhuber-Brunnmaier, Alexander O. Niedermayer, Friedrich Feichtinger, Bernhard Jakoby
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Sensors
Subjects:
viscosity
density
condition monitoring
measurement instrument
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/19/10/2336
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spelling doaj-51b91e66191a40f294eda9ada25037a12020-11-25T02:01:44ZengMDPI AGSensors1424-82202019-05-011910233610.3390/s19102336s19102336Fluid Sensing Using Quartz Tuning Forks—Measurement Technology and ApplicationsThomas Voglhuber-Brunnmaier0Alexander O. Niedermayer1Friedrich Feichtinger2Bernhard Jakoby3Institute for Microelectronics and Microsensors, Johannes Kepler University, 4040 Linz, AustriaMicro Resonant OG, 4020 Linz, AustriaInstitute for Microelectronics and Microsensors, Johannes Kepler University, 4040 Linz, AustriaInstitute for Microelectronics and Microsensors, Johannes Kepler University, 4040 Linz, AustriaWe provide an overview of recent achievements using quartz tuning forks for sensing liquid viscosity and density. The benefits of using quartz crystal tuning forks (QTFs) over other sensors are discussed on the basis of physical arguments and issues arising in real world applications. The path to highly accurate and robust measurement systems is described and a recently devised system considering these findings is presented. The performance of the system is analyzed for applications such as the mixing ratio measurement of fuels, diesel-soot contamination for engine oil condition monitoring, and particle size characterization in suspensions. It is concluded that using properly designed systems enables a variety of applications in industry and research.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/19/10/2336viscositydensitycondition monitoringmeasurement instrument
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author Thomas Voglhuber-Brunnmaier
Alexander O. Niedermayer
Friedrich Feichtinger
Bernhard Jakoby
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Alexander O. Niedermayer
Friedrich Feichtinger
Bernhard Jakoby
Fluid Sensing Using Quartz Tuning Forks—Measurement Technology and Applications
Sensors
viscosity
density
condition monitoring
measurement instrument
author_facet Thomas Voglhuber-Brunnmaier
Alexander O. Niedermayer
Friedrich Feichtinger
Bernhard Jakoby
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title Fluid Sensing Using Quartz Tuning Forks—Measurement Technology and Applications
title_short Fluid Sensing Using Quartz Tuning Forks—Measurement Technology and Applications
title_full Fluid Sensing Using Quartz Tuning Forks—Measurement Technology and Applications
title_fullStr Fluid Sensing Using Quartz Tuning Forks—Measurement Technology and Applications
title_full_unstemmed Fluid Sensing Using Quartz Tuning Forks—Measurement Technology and Applications
title_sort fluid sensing using quartz tuning forks—measurement technology and applications
publisher MDPI AG
series Sensors
issn 1424-8220
publishDate 2019-05-01
description We provide an overview of recent achievements using quartz tuning forks for sensing liquid viscosity and density. The benefits of using quartz crystal tuning forks (QTFs) over other sensors are discussed on the basis of physical arguments and issues arising in real world applications. The path to highly accurate and robust measurement systems is described and a recently devised system considering these findings is presented. The performance of the system is analyzed for applications such as the mixing ratio measurement of fuels, diesel-soot contamination for engine oil condition monitoring, and particle size characterization in suspensions. It is concluded that using properly designed systems enables a variety of applications in industry and research.
topic viscosity
density
condition monitoring
measurement instrument
url https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/19/10/2336
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