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Steven Claucherty¹, Hirotaka Sakaue²

¹Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Notre Dame, Hessert Laboratory, Notre Dame, IN 46556, USA. sclauche@nd.edu.

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Phenol-formaldehyde (PF) resin shows promise as an optical temperature sensor. This naturally luminescent material offers an alternative to traditional temperature-sensitive paints for global temperature mapping.

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heat transfer optical diagnostics phenol-formaldehyde resin surface temperature measurement temperature-sensitive paint

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Materials Science
Optical Sensing
Polymer Chemistry

Background:

Optical luminescent sensors enable global surface temperature measurements, valuable for computational model validation and complex geometry analysis.
Temperature-sensitive paint (TSP) offers a chemical approach for global temperature mapping but faces reliability challenges.
A need exists for sensors with wide temperature sensitivity ranges to accommodate diverse testing conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the potential of phenol-formaldehyde (PF) resin as a naturally luminescent optical temperature sensor.
To evaluate the temperature sensitivity of PF resin samples utilizing different binder materials.
To assess PF resin as a viable alternative to conventional temperature-sensitive materials.

Main Methods:

Static tests were performed on various phenol-formaldehyde (PF) resin samples.
Two distinct binder materials, cloth and paper, were employed to enhance material strength.
Luminescence-based optical temperature measurements were conducted on the prepared samples.

Main Results:

Phenol-formaldehyde (PF) resin demonstrated measurable temperature sensitivities.
The material exhibited temperature sensitivities reaching up to -0.8%/K.
The study confirmed the luminescent properties of PF resin are responsive to temperature changes.

Conclusions:

Phenol-formaldehyde (PF) resin is a viable candidate for optical temperature sensing applications.
The natural luminescence of PF resin offers an alternative to chemical sensor coatings.
Further development could enhance the utility of PF resin-based sensors for broad temperature gradient testing.