Small single-sensor for temperature, flow, and pressure measurement

Mei H. Sun; Arvind K. Kamal

doi:10.1117/12.43865

1 July 1991 Small single-sensor for temperature, flow, and pressure measurement

Mei H. Sun, Arvind K. Kamal

Proceedings Volume 1420, Optical Fibers in Medicine VI; (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.43865
Event: Optics, Electro-Optics, and Laser Applications in Science and Engineering, 1991, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

A small fiber-optic sensor capable of measuring three parameters (temperature, pressure, and flow) is described. This sensor combines three destinct technologies and yet uses a single optical fiber. The temperature measurement is based on the photoluminescent decay time technology used commercially by Luxtron. Pressure is sensed by measuring the intensity of the return signal from a reflector or photoluminescent layer on the outer surface of a compressible dome-shaped optical element formed on the tip of the fiber. The local flow rate measurement is made by an optical heat balance technique similar to that used in more conventional hot wire (or hot film) anemometry. Studies conducted recently indicate that a submillimeter diameter sensor of this type can be built and should be suitable for in-vivo measurements in various applications such as during radio frequency (RF) or microwave heated angioplasty and in a continuous cardiac output monitoring.

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Mei H. Sun and Arvind K. Kamal "Small single-sensor for temperature, flow, and pressure measurement", Proc. SPIE 1420, Optical Fibers in Medicine VI, (1 July 1991); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.43865

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