3D modelling of electrical capacitance and ultrasonic sensor integration using finite element method

• Main Authors: Pusppanathan, Jaysuman, Abdul Rahim, Ruzairi, Phang, Fatin Aliah, Abas, Khairul Hamimah, Sahlan, Shafishuhaza, Mohamad, Elmy Johana
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Penerbit UTM Press 2015
• Subjects: TK3001-3521 Distribution or transmission of electric power
• Online Access: http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/3512/1/AJ%202017%20%2866%29%203D%20modelling%20of%20electrical%20capacitance.pdf; http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/3512/; http://www.jurnalteknologi.utm.my
• Institution: Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia

This paper presents a three dimensional (3D) modelling of a dual modality sensor composite which emerges electrical capacitance sensor (ES) and ultrasonic transducer (UT) for process tomography applications. The dual-modality tomography (DMT) setup has employed a customized ES electrodes along with UT on a single-plane. A finite element method is used to analyze the feasibility and the behavior of the DMT setup in 3D environment using COMSOL Multiphysics software. This simulation is performed both in a homogeneous and inhomogeneous conditions to investigate the wave distribution and its pattern thus the simulation results are presented in this paper.