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Innovative and Traditional Detection Systems for Industry: Integrating Photodetection, Ultrasonic Detection, Millimeter-Wave Radar, and Readout Circuit Design

A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Industrial Sensors".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 May 2025 | Viewed by 849

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Interests: advanced infrared photodetector system design and testing; novel sensors based on low-dimensional materials; analog and digital integrated circuit design

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The aim of this Special Issue is to provide a comprehensive platform for researchers, scholars, and practitioners to explore the fundamental theories and cutting-edge technologies of both innovative and traditional detection systems in industrial applications. This Special Issue seeks to foster a deeper understanding of the theoretical foundations, novel methodologies, and practical challenges in this rapidly evolving field. We aim to bring together a collection of high-quality papers that contribute to the advancement of industrial detection technologies, integrating photodetection, ultrasonic detection, millimeter-wave radar, low-dimensional material sensors, and readout circuit design. Key aspects such as system integration, performance optimization, resource management, and emerging technologies will be addressed.

This Special Issue invites original research articles, reviews, and case studies that cover a broad range of topics related to industrial detection systems, including but not limited to the following:

  • Advancements in Photodetection Technologies: innovations in photodetectors for enhanced sensitivity and efficiency in industrial applications.
  • Ultrasonic Detection Systems: the development of ultrasonic sensors and their applications in non-destructive testing and process control.
  • Millimeter-Wave Radar Technologies: the exploration of millimeter-wave radar for precise measurement and imaging in industrial settings.
  • Low-Dimensional Material Sensors: the design and application of sensors based on low-dimensional materials (e.g., graphene, nanowires) in industry.
  • Readout Circuit Design: innovations in readout circuits for traditional and new detectors, focusing on performance and integration.
  • Integration Strategies: combining multiple detection technologies to create robust, multi-functional industrial sensing systems.
  • Performance Optimization: techniques for improving the efficiency and accuracy of industrial detection systems.
  • Resource Management: approaches to managing resources effectively in complex detection systems.
  • Emerging Technologies: the exploration of new materials, devices, and methods that could revolutionize industrial detection.
  • Case Studies and Applications: real-world implementations demonstrating the impact of detection systems on industrial efficiency, safety, and productivity.

We look forward to receiving valuable contributions that will shape the future of industrial detection systems. Together, we can explore the possibilities offered by integrating innovative and traditional detection technologies to unravel the fundamental theories and key technologies that will drive the next generation of industrial applications.

If you want to learn more information or need any advice, you can contact the Special Issue Editor directly.

Dr. Junliang Liu
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • photodetection technologies
  • ultrasonic detection systems
  • millimeter-wave radar
  • readout circuit design
  • low-dimensional material sensors
  • industrial sensing applications
  • detection system integration
  • innovative detection technologies
  • performance optimization in detectors

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Research on Wireless Passive Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement Technology Based on Pulse Compression Method
by Long Pan, Kunsan Shi, Lei Han, Dingrong Qu, Yanling Zhang and Wenwu Chen
Sensors 2024, 24(24), 8023; https://doi.org/10.3390/s24248023 - 16 Dec 2024
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Fixed-point thickness measurement is commonly used in corrosion detection within petrochemical enterprises, but it suffers from low detection efficiency for localized thinning, limitations regarding measurement locations, and high equipment costs due to insulation and cooling layers. To address these challenges, this paper introduces [...] Read more.
Fixed-point thickness measurement is commonly used in corrosion detection within petrochemical enterprises, but it suffers from low detection efficiency for localized thinning, limitations regarding measurement locations, and high equipment costs due to insulation and cooling layers. To address these challenges, this paper introduces a wireless passive ultrasonic thickness measurement technique based on a pulse compression algorithm. The research methodology encompassed the development of mathematical and circuit models for single coil and wireless energy transmission, the proposal of a three-terminal wireless energy mutual coupling system, and the establishment of a finite element model simulating the ultrasonic body wave thickness measurement and wireless energy transmission system. An experimental setup was constructed to conduct thickness measurements on metal samples varying in thickness, shape, and material composition. The experimental findings revealed that the wireless ultrasonic echo signal, when processed using the pulse compression algorithm, achieved a thickness measurement accuracy approximately ten times superior to that of the untreated echo signal. This significant improvement in accuracy facilitates the high-density deployment of thickness measurement points in petrochemical applications. Full article
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