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Degree

Master of Science, Ohio State University, Chemical Engineering, 2009.

Abstract

Electrical Capacitance Volume tomography (ECVT) is gaining increased attention as a tool for imaging and understanding multi-phase flow systems. ECVT has the advantage of providing qualitative and quantitative information of the dynamic flow behavior of the process under investigation. ECVT non-invasive sensors are potentially a useful tool for researchers in various process industries. Validation of ECVT images using other established measurement technologies is vital to establish confidence in the reliability of ECVT technology for quantitative measurements of multi-phase flow systems.

Work in this thesis is focused on using different measurement techniques to validate ECVT imaging of similar flow systems. Specifically, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and fiber optics probes are used here. MRI is a well established imaging tool that has the reputation of providing precise high resolution cross-sectional images. On the other hand, fiber optics probes provide local density and velocity information of multi-phase flows. The combination of both techniques to validate ECVT measurements is expected to provide an acceptable estimate of the accuracy of ECVT imaging.

Subject Headings

Chemical engineering; Electrical engineering; Energy; Engineering

Keywords

electrical capacitance tomography; ECT; ECVT; volume tomography; multi-phase flow; industrial imaging; electrical capacitance volume tomography; process imaging

Committee / Advisors

Jacques Zakin, PhD (Advisor)
Robert Brodkey, PhD (Committee Member)

Pages

67p.

Document number: osu1244652779
Permalink: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1244652779

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