Investigation of "Smart Parts" with Embedded Sensors for Energy System Applications

This research project aims to optimize advanced 3-D manufacturing processes for embedded sensors in energy system components, characterizing the performance and properties of these smart parts, and assessing the feasibility of applying these parts in harsh energy system environments. Specific project objectives are to (1) fabricate energy system related components with embedded sensors, (2) evaluate the mechanical properties and sensing functionalities of the smart parts with embedded piezoceramic sensors, and (3) assess in-situ sensing capability of energy system parts. This research effort will not only contribute to designing and fabricating parts, but also to determining the smart part's durability, repeatability, and stability by testing it in realistic energy environments.

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"Smart Parts" with embedded sensors, (a) sensing capabilities showcase, (b) case study 1, ''smart'' tube, (c) case study 2, ''smart'' pre-mixer.

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Investigation of “Smart Parts” with Embedded Sensors for Energy System Applications (March 2017)
Presented by Yirong Lin, University of Texas at El Paso, Project Review Meeting for Crosscutting Research, Gasification Systems, and Rare Earth Elements Research Portfolios, Pittsburgh, PA.
Investigation of “Smart Parts” with Embedded Sensors for Energy System Applications (April 2016)
Presented by Yirong Lin, University of Texas at El Paso, 2016 NETL Crosscutting Technology Research Review Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA.
Investigation of “Smart Parts” with Embedded Sensors for Energy System Applications (April 2015)
Presented by Yirong Lin, University of Texas at El Paso, 2015 NETL Crosscutting Technology Research Review Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA.
Investigation on Smart Parts with Embedded Piezoceramic Sensors via Additive Manufacturing (May 2014)
Poster by Yirong Lin, University of Texas at El Paso, 2014 NETL Crosscutting Technology Research Review Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA.

Principal Investigator

Yirong Lin

ylin3@utep.edu

Project Benefits

This project will aid in designing and fabricating energy system "smart parts" and determining their durability, repeatability, and stability through testing in realistic energy environments. This research will aid in the development of advanced technologies to reduce the cost and increase the efficiency of power-generation facilities with carbon capture capabilities.

Project ID

FE0012321

Website

University of Texas at El Paso

http://www.utep.edu/