Material discrimination by heat flow sensing

K. Katoh*, Y. Ichikawa, E. Iwase, K. Matsumoto, I. Shimoyama

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Abstract

We propose a heat flow sensing device with a heat source to discriminate a contact object. The device was a three-layered structure separated by 600μm-thick PDMS (Polydimethylsiloxane) spacer, and consisted of a micro heater and three resistance-temperature detectors (RTD). We detected transient heat flow with pulse-heating method when 10mm-cubic blocks of cork, acrylic and aluminum were on contact with the device. Temperature gradient induced by heat flow differed by materials of contact objects. We also evaluated the surface temperature from two RTDs. Our device identified relative difference in thermal effusivity of materials.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTRANSDUCERS 2009 - 15th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems
Pages1549-1552
Number of pages4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009 Dec 11
Externally publishedYes
EventTRANSDUCERS 2009 - 15th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems - Denver, CO, United States
Duration: 2009 Jun 212009 Jun 25

Publication series

NameTRANSDUCERS 2009 - 15th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems

Conference

ConferenceTRANSDUCERS 2009 - 15th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDenver, CO
Period09/6/2109/6/25

Keywords

  • Heat flow sensing
  • Material discrimination
  • Resistor temperature detector
  • Thermal effusivity

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Hardware and Architecture
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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