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Introduction to Triboflow
Auburn International uses the tradename Triboflow for all its produces which tmploy the "Triboelectric Effect" as a means to monitor the flow of dry solid materials. The application of this unique technology was invented by Auburn International and has proven to be the simplest most reliable method available for monitoring solids flow.
Triboelectric Effect
When two materials are rubbed or collide together, a transfer of charge takes place from one material to the other. This is also referred to as frictional electrification.
Triboflow's Principle of Operation
Each Triboflow system consists of a rugged sensing probe, a special coaxial cable and a signal processing unit. When the probe is inserted in a stream of particles, a continual transfer of charge takes place as the particles collide with the probe. Because an electrical path to earth ground is provided, a small, essentially continuous signal is produces and no voltage exists at the probe. Triboflow monitors the character and level of this signal,which correlates very closely witht he actual mass flow rate.
Applications
There are two basic types of Triboflows: "Detectors" which provide an indication of the loss or onset of flow and "Monitors', which produce a continuous signal (0-100%) indicating the changes in the actual flow rate. Any type of solid, in any size (submicron dust to large pellets) or concentration can be monitored. In the dust collection industry, Triboflow is widely used to monitor particulate emission levels and for broken bag detection. The other main applications are in the dry material handling industry where conveying lines, feeders and blending operations are monitored.
