Application Study on Bubble Detection in a Metallic Bubble Column Using Electrical Resistance Tomography

Authors

  • Suzanna Ridzuan Aw Faculty of Electrical & Automation Engineering Technology, Terengganu Advance Technical Institute University College(TATiUC), Jalan Panchor, Telok Kalong, 24000, Kemaman, Terengganu, Malaysia
  • Ruzairi Abdul Rahim Process Tomography and Instrumentation Engineering Research Group (PROTOM-i), Infocomm Research Alliance, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
  • Mohd Hafiz Fazalul Rahiman School of Mechatronic Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Pauh Putra Campus, 02600 Arau, Perlis, Malaysia
  • Fazlul Rahman Mohd Yunus Process Tomography and Instrumentation Engineering Research Group (PROTOM-i), Infocomm Research Alliance, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
  • Naizatul Shima Fadzil Process Tomography and Instrumentation Engineering Research Group (PROTOM-i), Infocomm Research Alliance, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
  • Mohd Zikrillah Zawahir Process Tomography and Instrumentation Engineering Research Group (PROTOM-i), Infocomm Research Alliance, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
  • Mohd Fahjumi Jumaah Process Tomography and Instrumentation Engineering Research Group (PROTOM-i), Infocomm Research Alliance, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
  • Muhammad Jaysuman Pusppanathan Process Tomography and Instrumentation Engineering Research Group (PROTOM-i), Infocomm Research Alliance, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
  • Nor Muzakkir Nor Ayub Research Group (PROTOM-i), Infocomm Research Alliance, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
  • Yasmin Abdul Wahab Research Group (PROTOM-i), Infocomm Research Alliance, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
  • Salinda Bunyamin Faculty of Electrical & Automation Engineering Technology, Terengganu Advance Technical Institute University College(TATiUC), Jalan Panchor, Telok Kalong, 24000, Kemaman, Terengganu, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11113/jt.v69.3290

Keywords:

Bubble columns, gas holdup, conducting boundary, electrical resistance tomography

Abstract

Electrical resistance tomography (ERT) has been chosen as the field of study because of its advantages of being low cost, suitable for various kinds and sizes of pipes and vessels, having no radiation hazard, and being non-intrusive. In the development of ERT systems for metallic bubble column, prior knowledge of the fundamental process of the ERT system whilst improving the design and operation of the process equipment is essential. The fabricated electrodes need to be electrically insulated from the metal wall. Besides that, conducting boundary strategy is implemented to overcome the grounding effect of the metallic vessel.

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Published

2014-07-20

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Vol. 69 No. 8: Special Issue on Advanced Measurement and Sensor Applications

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Science and Engineering

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Application Study on Bubble Detection in a Metallic Bubble Column Using Electrical Resistance Tomography. (2014). Jurnal Teknologi, 69(8). https://doi.org/10.11113/jt.v69.3290