auburn systems triboelectric bag leak detection and continuous particulate monitoring overview
DESCRIPTION
Auburn Systems LLC invented triboelectric particulate monitoring and has been refining it ever since. We offer a variety of devices for process control, emissions monitoring and bag leak detection which are used in industries including aluminum, asphalt, carbon black, cement, chemical, food/dairy, foundry, furniture, glass, incineration, metals, mineral, paper, pharmaceutical , power, steel, tobacco & wood. Our most recent devices integrate both AC & DC signal processing for optimal performance. Auburn designs, engineers and manufactures advanced electronics . Our focus is developing and refining devices for particulate monitoring. We focus on bag leak detection for emission monitoring and solids flow monitoring for process control applications – particularly where accurate detection and monitoring saves our customers time and money. Regulatory compliance and process improvement are business challenges – not simple hardware tasks. And while we literally invented triboelectric monitoring, we don’t just rely on our large assortment of patents. We measure our application success by the return which we enable our customers to realize. While literally we monitor the triboelectric effect created by particles in a process, we actually help you do, what you do, better.TRANSCRIPT
Auburn Systems – Technology Overview
Triboelectric Particulate Monitoring Technology Overview
Auburn History
• We invented the first triboelectric particulate monitoring device 40 years ago
• First application – detect movement of dry solids in a pipe to detect blockages
• Installed the first triboelectric bag leak detector for a fabric filter dust collector; Trash to Power Plant in Saugus, MA
• Commitment to continual improvement and innovation
Auburn Triboelectric Milestones
First Analog output (4-20 mA) triboelectric dust emission monitor; Ideal Basic Cement Company in Mobile, Alabama.
Introduction of TRIBO.guard I and II (model 4001 and 4002), designed to incorporate improved user-friendly functionality and measurement options.
First PC based, networked triboelectric dust emission monitoring system, TRIBO.link was released.
First USEPA recognition - Secondary Lead MACT; RSR Smelter, Dallas, Texas.
TRIBO.dgd introduced; the world's first all-digital triboelectric dust emission monitoring system for signal conditioning and data processing. TRIBO.dsp Series, new technology platform – First Unified DC/AC monitor is introduced.
TRIBO.dsp Series is awarded Breakthrough Product of the Year for innovation in the industry (U3000 series)
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What Is Tribo
• The Triboelectric effect is a natural phenomenon and the cause of static electricity
• When two materials collide – There is a transfer of charge
• When two materials closely pass by – There is an induced charge
• We measure it as current – pico amps
Triboelectric Monitoring Basic Principles
Frictional Electrification – Impaction
When particulates collide with a probe, an electrical charge will transfer between the particles and probe
Electrostatic Induction
Particulates in a gas stream also carry a certain amount of net electrostatic charge and when passing by a probe, an electrical charge can also be induced on the probe
DC Triboelectric Effect Frictional Electrification – Impaction
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Charge Transfer
pA = 10-12 Amps
Electrically Isolated Probe
Particulate
AC Induction EffectElectrostatic Induction
Particulate
Electrically Isolated Probe
pA = 10-12 Amps
Auburn Triboelectric Product Advances
Old Technology• Prone to false signals
• Manual set up and adjustments
• Zero and drift checks
• Frequent Maintenance
• Limited Outputs
New Technology• Reliable repeatable signal
• Smart sensors – indicate probe fouling
• Auto Zero and Diagnostic
• Multiple Outputs – Relay, 4-20 mA, Digital (Modbus/Ethernet)
Industry-wide Solutions
Aluminum Foundry Paper
Asphalt Furniture Pharmaceutical
Carbon Black Glass Power
Cement Incineration Steel
Chemical Metals Tobacco
Food / Dairy Mineral Wood
Auburn provides solutions for Environmental and Process applications across virtually every industry.
Industry Applications
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Auburn Systems, LLC8 Electronics Ave.Danvers, MA 01923978-777-2460www.auburnsys.com