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    Area of Science:

    • Electrical Engineering
    • Materials Science
    • Transportation Safety

    Background:

    • Stray current poses a significant risk to the safe operation of subway equipment.
    • Accurate monitoring of track current is crucial for identifying stray current leakage points.
    • Existing magnetostrictive sensors face a trade-off between sensitivity and linear range.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a novel magnetostrictive current sensor with both high sensitivity and an expanded linear working range.
    • To address the limitations of conventional sensors in monitoring subway track currents.
    • To enable effective detection and mitigation of stray current issues in subway systems.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized finite element method (FEM) simulations to guide sensor design and optimize sensitivity.
    • Developed a novel sensor incorporating magnetostrictive composites, steel bars, and adjustable coils.
    • Adjusted DC bias magnetic fields via coils to expand the sensor's linear range.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved high sensitivity (0.391 µɛ/A and 0.418 µɛ/A) with minimal Terfenol-D (TD) mass (0.14 g) for currents up to 1000 A.
    • Successfully expanded the linear working range of the magnetostrictive current sensor.
    • Demonstrated a low-cost, high-sensitivity solution for track current monitoring.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed sensor effectively monitors subway track currents, suitable for identifying stray current leakage points.
    • The novel design overcomes the sensitivity-linear range trade-off in magnetostrictive sensors.
    • This technology offers a practical and efficient solution for enhancing subway operational safety.