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  • Sensor Technology
  • Electromagnetics

Background:

  • Traditional current measurement techniques struggle with rotating applications due to size, external field sensitivity, and low signal amplitude.
  • Signal transmission from rotating to stationary parts presents additional challenges for existing current sensors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel sensor capable of simultaneous alternating and direct current (AC/DC) measurement.
  • To address the limitations of current sensors in rotating machinery applications.

Main Methods:

  • The proposed sensor utilizes the electromagnetic coupling principle between two coils.
  • Waveform analysis was performed to understand the sensor's behavior.
  • Computer simulations were employed to validate the sensor design.
  • A physical prototype was constructed and subjected to experimental testing.

Main Results:

  • The sensor design was validated through comprehensive computer simulations.
  • Experimental tests on the prototype demonstrated its performance capabilities.
  • The sensor successfully measured both AC and DC current components simultaneously.

Conclusions:

  • The developed electromagnetic coupling sensor offers a viable solution for simultaneous AC/DC current measurement in rotating applications.
  • This innovation overcomes significant drawbacks associated with conventional current sensing methods.
  • The validated prototype shows promise for practical implementation in various industrial settings.