Cambridge University seeks to commercialise temperature sensor.
The University of Cambridge is in the process of commercialising a highly-accurate temperature sensor that could save large gas turbine manufacturers millions.
Through the efforts of the university’s tech transfer unit Cambridge Enterprise, the sensor has already attracted the attention of a range of industries due to the benefits it could offer jet engines, nuclear reactors or other large gas turbine engines.
The sensor, or thermocouple, is currently in prototype stage. It minimises drift degradation of the sensor, providing more accurate heat measurements for a longer period, potentially doubling the lifespan of engine components.
Dr Michele Scervini, who developed the thermocouple, said: “A more stable temperature sensor provides several advantages – a better estimation of temperature can increase the lifetime of engine components and decrease maintenance costs to manufacturers, without any reduction in safety.”
