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PU-ATX SERIES HEAT FLUX SENSOR (PU-ATX)

 

PU-ATX series, heat flux sensors and specials

The PU-ATX series of heat flux sensors consists of a number of “standard” sensors with different diameters and thicknesses.
Apart from the standard models, special models can be manufactured on demand.
In most cases the use of the PU-ATX series is associated with specific requirements concerning size (small or thin), temperature (up to 250 degrees C), mounting (flexible),  chemical resistance (high) or the necessity to cover a large area.
The PU-ATX series is designed and manufactured by TNO-Science and Industry (former TNO-TPD).
 

INTRODUCTION

The PU-ATX series standard models consist of two categories: the PU-ATX category of 3 mm thickness and the PU-ATX-T category of 1 mm thickness.

 
Unique features of the PU-ATX series are:
 
  • record breaking sensitivity per unit area
  • small sensors available
  • flexibility (for the PU-ATX-T category only)

 

The PU-ATX series is typically applied when one or a combination of these features is a technical necessity, for instance measurement of fluxes from human or animal bodies, or measurements on cylindrical surfaces. The sensor body of the PU-ATX series is made out of cast polyurethane. 

In addition the PU-ATX manufafcturing technology is applicable whenever very large sensors need to be manufactured.

 

MORE INFORMATION / OPTIONS

In case the PU-ATX series specific characteristics are not relevant, typically one should consider using the “standard” LICHTZEN AE / AITNIX models HFP01 and HFP03.

 

Special models can be made according to customer specification. Typical variables to be specified are:

 

  • size (can be very large)
  • area of sensitive part
  • thickness (1 mm or higher)
  • temperature / pressure range
  • chemical resistance
  • sensitivity
  • flexibility
  • heat flux range
  • IP protection class

 

In particular many special designs are made of silicone. This material choice results in high temperature, chemically inert and more flexible sensors. The mechanical robustness however is less than that of polyurethane. In exceptional cases epoxies are used.

 

PU-ATX SERIES SPECIFICATIONS

  • General: see tables below
  • Optional temperature measurement: Pt100 or thermocouple type K
  • Optional use of silicone: temperature range extended to 250 degrees C, improved chemical resistance. Typical minimum thickness: 1.2 mm. Less stiff than PU-ATX. Type indication SI.
  • Optional pressure resistance: to 110 bar
  • Optional use of epoxy: to be resistant against certain chemicals, however at lower flexibility. Type indication EP.
  • Optional calibration: determination of temperature dependence.
  • Manufacturing: TNO Science and Industry, former TNO-TPD

 

 

 

        heat flux sensor temperature flexible

 

 

Figure 1 Dimensions of PU-ATX series, PU-ATX category of 3 mm thickness: sensitive area (1), guard (2), cable with miniplug (3), disconnectable miniplug (male) on sensor (4), optional temperature sensor (5)

 

 

Model

 

PU-ATX 11

PU-ATX 22

PU-ATX 32

PU-ATX 43

PU-ATX 54

Thickness

mm

3

3

3

3

3

Overall diameter

mm

25

50

75

100

150

Dimensions sensitive area

mm2

10x10

20x20

25x25

30x30

50x50

Sensitivity (nominal)

µV/Wm-2

20

50

50

170

300

Electrical resistance

Ohm

200

500

500

1500

3000

Filling material

 

PU-ATX

PU-ATX

PU-ATX

PU-ATX

PU-ATX

Temperature range

° C

-20 to +90

-20 to +90

-20 to +90

-20 to +90

-20 to +90

Thermal resistance

m2K/W

0.012

0.012

0.012

0.012

0.012

Expected accuracy

%

 

+5%/-5% @ 20 degrees C, temperature dependence typically 0.17%/K

 

Cable connection

 

 

disconnectable miniplug  + cable 2m

 

Minimum bending radius

mm

 

infinite

 

 

The PU-ATX-T series

 

 

heat flux sensor temperature flexible

 
 
Figure 2 Dimensions of PU-ATX series , PU-ATX-T category of 1 mm thickness: sensitive area (1), guard (2),  fixed wires (3), minimum bending radius (4), optional temperature sensor (5)
NOTE: PU-ATX-T sensors can be bent, but are quite rigid. Installation typically requires taping.

 

 

Model

 

PU-ATX 11 T

PU-ATX 22 T

PU-ATX 32 T

PU-ATX 43 T

Thickness

mm

1

1

1

1

Overall diameter

mm

25

50

75

100

Dimensions sensitive area

mm2

Ø 15

Ø 30

Ø 30

Ø 55

Sensitivity (nominal)

µV/Wm-2

8

30

30

150

Electrical resistance

Ohm

400

1700

1700

7000

Filling material

 

PU-ATX

PU-ATX

PU-ATX

PU-ATX

Temperature range

° C

-20 to +90

-20 to +90

-20 to +90

-20 to +90

Thermal resistance

m2K/W

0.004

0.004

0.004

0.004

Expected accuracy

%

 +5%/-5% @ 20 degrees C, temperature dependence typically 0.17%/K 

Cable connection

 

 

fixed wires 2m

 

 

Minimum bending radius

mm

15

25

40

50

 

 

 

 

 

 

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