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Remote Condition
Monitoring
Distinctly Ambitious
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Remote Condition
Monitoring
Prognostic and diagnostic monitoring
to safeguard personnel and
operations for optimum life-cycle cost
Overview
Heriot-Watt University staff, Dr. David Flynn and Mr Jens Kaufmann, have developed a
device that can monitor a range of parameters designated by <strong>the</strong> customer e.g. temperature,
pressure, humidity, displacement etc in real-time and display <strong>the</strong> recorded information on
Windows, MacOS or Linux desktop computer as well as any iOS based mobile platform.
An agile design and manufacturing methodology means that sensing, packaging and data
transmission are tailored to <strong>the</strong> specific requirement of <strong>the</strong> customer, with a turnaround time
that is unheard of in <strong>the</strong> industry. This technology is suitable for any application that requires
real-time health and condition monitoring; example applications include renewable power
generation sites, petroleum downhole monitoring and civil infrastructures.
Technology
Proven sensor technology paired with a unique packaging
and integration approach enables accurate analysis in hostile
environments. The device is linked to display results in realtime
on users systems and mobile devices, such as iPhones and
iPads. Visualisations tailored to <strong>the</strong> needs of <strong>the</strong> customer allow
mitigation of <strong>the</strong> risks associated with failure mechanisms due
to <strong>the</strong> ability to perform analysis remotely. The technical benefits
include <strong>the</strong> sourcing of previously unavailable data by a simple
to operate remote device. The benefit to <strong>the</strong> customer of using
this device is <strong>the</strong> reduction in maintenance costs and down time
associated with production/structural failure.
Benefits & applications
A prognostic and diagnostic monitoring system capable of
monitoring <strong>the</strong> complete infrastructure
The markets most cost competitive and relaible technology
through <strong>the</strong> application of MEMS based sensors
Assess structural safety after trauma (e.g. earthquake/impact/
bridge scour)
Track long term degradation of structures to aid maintenance
decisions
Improved sensor intelliegnce providing access to previsouly
inaccesibile data
Compatible with existing monitoring systems
Bespoke user interface enabling de-skilling of <strong>the</strong> maintenance
operator
Commercial opportunity
Dr. David Flynn and Dipl.-Ing. Jens Kaufmann seek end
users that require real-time monitoring. Customers should
be interested in a consultancy service for <strong>the</strong> development
of bespoke sensor systems.
Enquiries from investors are also welcomed. UK companies (or
overseas companies with a UK presence) may be eligible for UK
government financial support to develop this technology.
Fur<strong>the</strong>r information
Dr. David Flynn (Co-Inventor)
e: D.Flynn@hw.ac.uk
Mr. Jens Kaufmann (Co-Inventor)
e: J.G.Kaufmann@hw.ac.uk
t: 0131 451 3942