Hello,
In order to automate and optimize the thawing of accumulated ice in some refrigeration systems, I would like to know what kind of sensors would be the best for this job. Here is a list of requirements I would like the sensor to fulfill (as much as possible).
If you used a specific model from a manufacturer for similar measure, I would be glad to hear about how you did it and the difficulties you met! I would also welcome papers about ice measurement on aircraft wings or wind turbine.
Regards,
Bruno
P.S.: Please, refrain from vague answers like "try ultrasonic sensors".
I think a good way to measure icing e.g. on wind turbine blades, is to measure the additional weight or parameters who change with a growing weight. For moving objects it could be the natural frequency to be determined by OMA (Operational modal analysis). However for your refridgerator it could mean to use chassical modal analysis with an exiter...
Thanks André,
That would probably work but would need to be customized for every new installation (it's not on a standard, always the same, piece of equipment)... I'm still looking for something a little more direct, if it exists!
probably optical Systems are a direct way, however a Laser may be very expensive...
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