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Low-Power Gas Microbubble Detection Technology based on Acoustic Resonance
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  • Manuel Rivera,
  • Edwin López,
  • Silvina Cancelos,
  • Carlos Marín
Manuel Rivera
SIL Technologies, LLC

Corresponding Author:manuel.rivera@siltechnologies.com

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Edwin López
SIL Technologies, LLC
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Silvina Cancelos
SIL Technologies, LLC
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Carlos Marín
SIL Technologies, LLC
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Abstract

A novel approach towards developing a micro-bubble detection technology based on using a PZT transducer to induce an acoustic resonance state within the system under investigation is here presented. The concept, originally proof-of-concept tested in a cylindrical acoustic resonant chamber, has proven to be able to detect single microbubbles with diameters in the range of 390 to 600 µm in a swine thigh, with either saline solution or sheep blood as the medium in the bubble guide. It has shown to be extremely adaptable, capable of accommodating industrial pipes as well as biological specimens, resilient and extremely energy efficient, able to detect micro-bubbles with as little as 0.8 mW and potentially less.
23 Sep 2020Submitted to Engineering Reports
23 Sep 2020Submission Checks Completed
23 Sep 2020Assigned to Editor
20 Oct 2020Reviewer(s) Assigned
07 Dec 2020Editorial Decision: Revise Major
08 Feb 20211st Revision Received
08 Feb 2021Submission Checks Completed
08 Feb 2021Assigned to Editor
09 Feb 2021Reviewer(s) Assigned
10 Feb 2021Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
09 Mar 20212nd Revision Received
09 Mar 2021Submission Checks Completed
09 Mar 2021Assigned to Editor
09 Mar 2021Editorial Decision: Accept
28 Mar 2021Published in Engineering Reports. 10.1002/eng2.12401