About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2024 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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Symposium
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Advanced Real Time Imaging
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Presentation Title |
Using an Additively Printed Microsensor with Bluetooth Capability to Detect Corrosion |
Author(s) |
Holly Martin, Stephen Appiah, Brendan Kuzior, Vamsi Borra, Frank Li, Pedro Cortes |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Holly Martin |
Abstract Scope |
Real-time monitoring of oil pipelines allows for the detection of corrosion, the recognition of developing issues, and the prevention of failure. Different methodologies can be used to detect corrosion, by exploiting changes in structural, chemical, and electrical properties, but real-time detection can be more difficult to accomplish. Developing a microsensor and ensuring it produces similar results to a larger sensor, while also accounting for pipe shape, are vitally important for utilization in industry. This project focuses on developing an additively manufactured Bluetooth capable sensor that can detect corrosion and send that information to an operator’s phone. The microsensor should be capable of detecting changes in the pipe from corrosion, including uniform and localized corrosion, and then send that data to alert an operator of developing issues to allow for replacement before failure. Electrical property changes of the metal, including resistance, impedance, and conductance, will be used to detect corrosion. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
Keywords |
Environmental Effects, Characterization, Additive Manufacturing |