Project manager – Optical in-situ measurement
An optical in-situ monitoring of rapid pressure changes should be developed for industrial applications in a difficult environment. This is based on a Bragg grating in a glass fibre. The laser wavelength was controlled on the grating. A change in the lattice constant caused a variation in the light reflection.
We designed this method as part of a CTI project with EMPA in Thun. In addition, we developed an evaluation algorithm based on machine learning.
The test with a prototype has proven the suitability of this method.
Objectives and key figures
- Project accepted by Innosuisse
- Team worked efficiently and independently
- New technical approach (fibre optics and acoustics)
- Exceeded requirements of the specifications
- Costs below budget
- A patent pending
February 2014 – February 2017
Budget 1’300’000 CHF
Five team members
Mechanical engineering and electrical industry
«He (Reinhard Müller-Siebert) was very professional and competent. The project ran on time, on budget and was considered by all parties as a success.»
