Journal of Aeronautics & Aerospace Engineering
Open Access

Real-time graphene based scale monitoring smart sensor systems

3^rd International Conference and Exhibition on Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

October 05-07, 2015 San Francisco, USA

Amal Al Ghaferi

Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, UAE

Posters-Accepted Abstracts: J Aeronaut Aerospace Eng

Abstract :

The scale deposition at the internal surface of the pipelines under the supersaturation conditions leads to unavoidable damage of the equipment parts. Consequently, suspension of oil operations becomes essential in order to replace the damaged parts. Such interruptions are escorted by extremely high costs. In this project, the sensitivity and selectivity of Carbon Nano-Materials (CNMs) to detect scale in oil and gas pipelines is the main goal. Two different methods will be investigated to fabricate sensors that can detect the presence of any new molecule at the surface of CNTs. These sensors can be used as chemical and gaseous sensors that can function in the oil and gas industry�s hostile environments. The first method of making the sensors is the smear casting technique. In this method, CNTs are dispersed in a polymer matrix (epoxy) using ultra high sonicator. This technique provides strong nanocomposites with electrical properties that respond to changes in chemical composition at its surface. The second technique is using CNTs ink and printing of CNT films using inkjets, which after curing do the same function that casted CNTs do.

Biography :

Email: aalghaferi@masdar.ac.ae