Use of a Novel Resistive Strain Sensor Approach in an Experimental and Theoretical Study Concerning Large Spherical Storage Tank Structure Behavior During Its Operational Life and Pressure Tests
This paper introduces a new method for the use of tensor-resistive sensors in large spherical storage tank equipment (over 12,000-mm diameters). We did an experiment with 19 petroleum or ammonia product sphere-shaped storage tanks with volumes of 1000 and 1800 cubic meters, respectively. The existin...
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| author | Virgil Florescu Stefan Mocanu Laurentiu Rece Robert Ursache Nicolae Goga Constantin Viorel Marian |
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| description | This paper introduces a new method for the use of tensor-resistive sensors in large spherical storage tank equipment (over 12,000-mm diameters). We did an experiment with 19 petroleum or ammonia product sphere-shaped storage tanks with volumes of 1000 and 1800 cubic meters, respectively. The existing literature only contains experiments based on sensors for tanks with diameters no larger than 600 mm. Based on a number of resistive strain sensor measurements on large spherical pressurized vessels regarding structural integrity assessment, the present paper is focused on the comparison between "real-life" obtained sensor data versus finite element method (FEM) simulation results. The present paper is structured in three parts and examines innovative directions: the use of the classic tensor-resistive sensors in a new approach concerning large structural equipment; an original 3D modeling method with the help of the FEM; and conclusions with possible implications on the regulations, design, or maintenance as a result of the attempt of mutual validation of the new methods previously mentioned. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-972bfc53ef504c3a96c7213240c0c3c42022-12-22T04:10:34ZengMDPI AGSensors1424-82202020-01-0120252510.3390/s20020525s20020525Use of a Novel Resistive Strain Sensor Approach in an Experimental and Theoretical Study Concerning Large Spherical Storage Tank Structure Behavior During Its Operational Life and Pressure TestsVirgil Florescu0Stefan Mocanu1Laurentiu Rece2Robert Ursache3Nicolae Goga4Constantin Viorel Marian5Technological Equipment Faculty, Mechanical Technology Department, Technical University of Civil Engineering of Bucharest, RO-020396 Bucharest, RomaniaTechnological Equipment Faculty, Mechanical Technology Department, Technical University of Civil Engineering of Bucharest, RO-020396 Bucharest, RomaniaTechnological Equipment Faculty, Mechanical Technology Department, Technical University of Civil Engineering of Bucharest, RO-020396 Bucharest, RomaniaTechnological Equipment Faculty, Mechanical Technology Department, Technical University of Civil Engineering of Bucharest, RO-020396 Bucharest, RomaniaForeign Languages Engineering Department, University Politehnica Bucharest, RO-060042 Bucharest, RomaniaForeign Languages Engineering Department, University Politehnica Bucharest, RO-060042 Bucharest, RomaniaThis paper introduces a new method for the use of tensor-resistive sensors in large spherical storage tank equipment (over 12,000-mm diameters). We did an experiment with 19 petroleum or ammonia product sphere-shaped storage tanks with volumes of 1000 and 1800 cubic meters, respectively. The existing literature only contains experiments based on sensors for tanks with diameters no larger than 600 mm. Based on a number of resistive strain sensor measurements on large spherical pressurized vessels regarding structural integrity assessment, the present paper is focused on the comparison between "real-life" obtained sensor data versus finite element method (FEM) simulation results. The present paper is structured in three parts and examines innovative directions: the use of the classic tensor-resistive sensors in a new approach concerning large structural equipment; an original 3D modeling method with the help of the FEM; and conclusions with possible implications on the regulations, design, or maintenance as a result of the attempt of mutual validation of the new methods previously mentioned.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/20/2/525resistive strain sensorlarge pressurized spherical tankfemstructure optimization |
| spellingShingle | Virgil Florescu Stefan Mocanu Laurentiu Rece Robert Ursache Nicolae Goga Constantin Viorel Marian Use of a Novel Resistive Strain Sensor Approach in an Experimental and Theoretical Study Concerning Large Spherical Storage Tank Structure Behavior During Its Operational Life and Pressure Tests Sensors resistive strain sensor large pressurized spherical tank fem structure optimization |
| title | Use of a Novel Resistive Strain Sensor Approach in an Experimental and Theoretical Study Concerning Large Spherical Storage Tank Structure Behavior During Its Operational Life and Pressure Tests |
| title_full | Use of a Novel Resistive Strain Sensor Approach in an Experimental and Theoretical Study Concerning Large Spherical Storage Tank Structure Behavior During Its Operational Life and Pressure Tests |
| title_fullStr | Use of a Novel Resistive Strain Sensor Approach in an Experimental and Theoretical Study Concerning Large Spherical Storage Tank Structure Behavior During Its Operational Life and Pressure Tests |
| title_full_unstemmed | Use of a Novel Resistive Strain Sensor Approach in an Experimental and Theoretical Study Concerning Large Spherical Storage Tank Structure Behavior During Its Operational Life and Pressure Tests |
| title_short | Use of a Novel Resistive Strain Sensor Approach in an Experimental and Theoretical Study Concerning Large Spherical Storage Tank Structure Behavior During Its Operational Life and Pressure Tests |
| title_sort | use of a novel resistive strain sensor approach in an experimental and theoretical study concerning large spherical storage tank structure behavior during its operational life and pressure tests |
| topic | resistive strain sensor large pressurized spherical tank fem structure optimization |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/20/2/525 |
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