Grant: Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)
University of British Columbia
$118,729.00
Thermofluidics Visualization System
FY 2011-12
Summary
This proposal seeks funding for purchasing a thermofluidics visualization system. The requested system includes an IR (infrared) camera for non-intrusive, non-contact and in-situ measurement of temperature and a high-speed video camera equipped with a long distance microscope lens for non-intrusive diagnostics of fluid dynamics. The system is mobile, with easy set-up and installation in any research laboratory and enables effective and efficient analysis of heat-transfer and fluid phenomena. The superior resolution and broad temperature measurement range of the IR camera yields temperature distribution and measurement of transient phenomena for a diverse range of applications. The high frame rate and fast shutter speed enable the high speed camera to capture dynamic processes on the order of microseconds. The two cameras can either be used as one system to provide simultaneous characterization of heat transfer and fluid dynamics or be used individually for various research applications.
As the only such system on campus, the new system will support training of highly qualified personnel in experimental thermal/fluid science and material science. The research programs to be supported include: the development of enhanced spray cooling for high-heat-flux electronic components; and the development and optimization of metal casting processes for magnesium and aluminum alloys. Further, the requested equipment will be used for other research projects: examination of fuel injection; measurement of fiber angle rotations and thermography of consolidated laminates; temperature measurement on power converter circuits and microwave power transistors; capture of arrival of shock wave in testing structures against blast loads. The research will benefit Canadian industries such as electronics, automotive, aerospace and energy.
Program
Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)
Recipient
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
NSERC's Awards Data
As published
Application id
423718-2012
Name nom
Li, Ri
Department département
Okanagan - Engineering, School of
Organization id
2
Institution établissement
University of British Columbia
Province en
British Columbia
Province fr
Colombie-Britannique
Country en
CANADA
Country fr
CANADA
Fiscal year exercice financier
2011
Competition year année de concours
2012
Award amount
118729
Program id
EQPEQ
Program nane en
Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)
Program name fr
Outils et instruments de recherche - catégorie 1 (<150 000$)
Group en
Discovery grants programs
Group fr
Programmes de subventions à la découverte
Committee code
1512
Committee name en
Mechanical Engineering
Committee name fr
Génie mécanique
Area of application code
513
Area of application group en
Manufacturing processes and products
Area of application group fr
Procédés et produits industriels
Area of application en
Electrical and electronic machinery and equipment (including computer hardware)
Area of application fr
Machinerie et équipement électriques et électroniques (y compris matériel informatique)
Research subject code
1804
Research subject group en
Chemical engineering
Research subject group fr
Génie chimique
Research subject en
Heat transfer
Research subject fr
Transfert de chaleur
Partie
1
Nb partie
1
Application title
Thermofluidics Visualization System
Keyword
NSERC
Application summary
This proposal seeks funding for purchasing a thermofluidics visualization system. The requested system includes an IR (infrared) camera for non-intrusive, non-contact and in-situ measurement of temperature and a high-speed video camera equipped with a long distance microscope lens for non-intrusive diagnostics of fluid dynamics. The system is mobile, with easy set-up and installation in any research laboratory and enables effective and efficient analysis of heat-transfer and fluid phenomena. The superior resolution and broad temperature measurement range of the IR camera yields temperature distribution and measurement of transient phenomena for a diverse range of applications. The high frame rate and fast shutter speed enable the high speed camera to capture dynamic processes on the order of microseconds. The two cameras can either be used as one system to provide simultaneous characterization of heat transfer and fluid dynamics or be used individually for various research applications.
As the only such system on campus, the new system will support training of highly qualified personnel in experimental thermal/fluid science and material science. The research programs to be supported include: the development of enhanced spray cooling for high-heat-flux electronic components; and the development and optimization of metal casting processes for magnesium and aluminum alloys. Further, the requested equipment will be used for other research projects: examination of fuel injection; measurement of fiber angle rotations and thermography of consolidated laminates; temperature measurement on power converter circuits and microwave power transistors; capture of arrival of shock wave in testing structures against blast loads. The research will benefit Canadian industries such as electronics, automotive, aerospace and energy.
