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Advances in reflectometric sensing for industrial applications /

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Cataldo, Andrea (Author), Cannazza, Giuseppe (Author), De Benedetto, Egidio (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: San Rafael, California (1537 Fourth Street, San Rafael, CA 94901 USA) : Morgan & Claypool, 2016.
Series:Synthesis lectures on emerging engineering technologies ; # 2.
Subjects:
Electromagnetic measurements.
Time-domain reflectometry.
dielectric characterization
dielectric permittivity
diffused monitoring
leak detection system
microwave reflectometry
moisture monitoring
reflection coefficient
smart monitoring
structural health monitoring
time domain reflectometry
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction to microwave reflectometry
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Time domain reflectometry (TDR)
  • 1.3 The sensing element
  • 1.4 Brief overview of TDR applications
  • 1.5 Bibliography
  • 2. Reflectometry for leak localization in underground pipes
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Survey of the state-of-the-art methods for leak detection
  • 2.3 Leak localization in pipes made of any material
  • 2.3.1 Measurement apparatus
  • 2.3.2 Case study on a pilot plant
  • 2.3.3 Description of the practical implementation
  • 2.4 Leak localization in already-installed metallic pipes
  • 2.4.1 Measurement apparatus
  • 2.4.2 Case study
  • 2.5 Conclusion
  • 2.6 Bibliography
  • 3. Reflectometry for moisture monitoring in buildings
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Ex-ante monitoring of water content in building structures
  • 3.2.1 Hydration process of a mortar sample
  • 3.2.2 Hydration process of a concrete sample
  • 3.3 Ex-post monitoring of water content in building structures
  • 3.4 Practical implementation of the system: a case study
  • 3.5 Conclusion
  • 3.6 Bibliography
  • 4. Reflectometry for liquid-level monitoring
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Theoretical background
  • 4.3 Liquid-specific level monitoring system
  • 4.4 Liquid-independent level monitoring system
  • 4.4.1 Test case: level monitoring in a metallic container
  • 4.4.2 Test case: level monitoring in a non-metallic container
  • 4.5 Theoretical analysis for the practical implementation
  • 4.5.1 Level monitoring in metallic container
  • 4.5.2 Level monitoring in non-metallic container
  • 4.6 Conclusion
  • 4.7 Bibliography
  • Authors' biographies.