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Area of Science:

  • Instrumentation and Measurement
  • Sensor Technology
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Eddy current displacement sensors (ECDSs) are standard for measuring small displacements (lift-offs).
  • Sensitivity decreases with larger displacements, increasing position errors due to temperature effects on inductance.
  • Existing solutions often involve complex multi-coil designs and specialized materials.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a robust single-coil ECDS design capable of measuring large displacements.
  • To mitigate position errors caused by high temperatures and temperature variations.
  • To enhance ECDS performance in challenging industrial environments.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a sensor model based on an equivalent circuit model (ECM).
  • Proposed material selection strategies for the sensing coil and target to manage temperature impacts.
  • Implemented model-based temperature compensation for coil inductance and a modified coupling coefficient calibration method using field simulation data.

Main Results:

  • The single-coil ECDS design demonstrates effective performance across large displacement ranges.
  • Achieved a position error of less than 0.2% full-scale despite temperature variations of 100 K (coil) and 110 K (target).
  • Successfully compensated for inductance changes due to temperature fluctuations.

Conclusions:

  • A single-coil ECDS can be effectively designed for large displacement measurements in variable temperature conditions.
  • Material selection and model-based compensation are crucial for maintaining accuracy.
  • The proposed sensor offers a simpler yet high-performance alternative to multi-coil systems.