| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2024 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Measurement and Control of High-temperature Processes
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| Presentation Title |
Development of a Prototype Flow Sensor for Molten Materials |
| Author(s) |
Bo Raadam, Jaeheon Lee |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Bo Raadam |
| Abstract Scope |
Flow rate is a key metric for process monitoring and improvement though these measurements are challenging due to the aggressive nature of high temperature fluids. A time-of-flight Lorentz force flowmeter is proposed as a viable technique for these measurements because of the minimal fluid knowledge required and non-contact nature of the approach. Sensor design began with computational modeling followed by construction of a prototype sensor and testing using a Galinstan flow loop. Electromagnets provide the magnetic field source to avoid Curie temperature limitations and allow for tailoring the sensor for different fluids. A nitrogen cover layer was used in the flow loop and during fluid production to prevent significant oxidation of the Galinstan. Sensor results were compared against both a reference flowmeter and the pump curve to evaluate performance in the flow loop. This sensor will allow for process optimization, increased automation, improved compositional control, and increased plant safety. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Extraction and Processing, Modeling and Simulation, Process Technology |