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Luna Innovations Presentation August 2016
Accelerating Lightweighting with Advanced High
Definition Measurements for Strain
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Introduction
At Luna, we have developed a
lightweight (nearly weightless), flexible,
inexpensive, easy to install and ultra-
high definition sensor technology.
We are addressing key challenges
encountered in the automotive,
aerospace and energy industries
presented by the evolution towards
more fuel efficient, lighter weight,
higher strength and greener designs.
Today we will talk about:
• High-definition strain mapping
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ODiSI Strain Measurement System
Extraordinary Spatial
Resolution A strain measurement along every millimeter of
fiber is perfect for detecting high strain gradients
and studies of crack propagation
Low Profile Sensor For
Embedded ApplicationsA fiber sensor can be unobtrusively embedded
within composite structures
Environmentally Robust SensorA fiber sensor is corrosion proof, immune to
EMI/EMC and introduces no source of ignition
Mapping of Strain ContoursThe fiber is flexible and can be routed in
serpentine pattern, providing a full field view of
strain
The ODiSI - High Definition
Fiber Optic Sensing (HD-FOS)
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ODiSI Strain Measurement System
Measurement Principle: How
Does It Work?
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Fiber sensor
Detector
Laser
ODiSI B
Reference
Sensor signal
• System measures fiber scatter pattern• When fiber is subjected to change in
strain the scatter pattern changes• Fiber scatter is analogous to a finger
STRAIN
∆L
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ODiSI Strain Measurement System
Motivation: Why Optical Fiber?
• Small (150 micron diameter)
• Lightweight
• Flexible
• Strong
• Immune to RF/EMI
• Measure many points with
one connection
Size Comparison
1 m Fiber sensor(>1000 sensing points)
Foil gage(1 sensing point -
wires not shown)
Fiber sensors
Foil gage
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The Interrogator
At right is Luna’s ODiSI, a single channel system using fiber
sensors to measure distributed strain.
The Sensor
Sensors are lightweight, minimally invasive and can be embedded
within structures. The fiber is EMI immune and introduces has no
electrical signal (no source of ignition).
The Switch
An optical switch can be used to serially interrogate multiple
sensors. Luna offers both an (8) and (36) channel switch that can
convert a single channel interrogator into a multi channel system.
The Equipment
The 3D Visualization
Our system provides much more data about the customer’s test.
Our data visualization and CAD integration tool allows engineers
to quickly interpret this data and to zoom in on the critical areas.
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Body In White (BIW) Frame Load Testing
A BIW frame under torsional rigidity test instrumented with a fiber sensor
Load testing a BIW frame Instrumented with a 50 meter HD-FOS fiber sensor
• Reduced instrumentation time
• Instrumented in places inaccessible with traditional strain gages
• Gage location, gage length and spatial resolution completely configurable through software
• Export data for analysis or for use with 3D visualization tool
• Using software, locate peak along fiber sensor and then display strain vs time at select points
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Component Lightweighting – Leaf Spring
A high definition distributed strain sensor allows for strain gradient measurement across the whole leaf spring
• Fiber is bonded across the full surface of the leaf spring with loading applied to top
• Three strain gages are positioned along the leaf spring
• Loading is incremented from 0 to 180 lbs. A comparison of the fiber and strain gage is clear in the graph
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Testing Adhesive Joints
References1. Meadows, L., Sullivan, R.W., and Vehorn, K. “Distributed Optical Sensing
in Composite Laminate Adhesive Bonds”, AIAA SciTech. San Diego, CA, January 4-8, 2016. 57th AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference.
2. Grave, J. H. L. and Echtermeyer, A. T. “Strain fields in adhesively bonded patch repairs of damaged Metallic beams.” Polymer Testing 48 (2015) 50-58/
Lightweight designs joining dissimilar materials will require a greater use of adhesives
• The high density distributed measurement of fiber is ideal for validating the integrity of adhesive joints
• The fiber can be routed across or embedded within the joint
• The test data can be used to validate finite element modeling of the joint and test the joint’s integrity under variable conditions
A high definition fiber sensor sandwiched between a composite patch
and steel beam
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Fiber optic connector Fiber optic connector
0.05 m 0.5 m
• Embedding fiber yields data on stress and strain not available any other way
• Ideal for determining residual stress and strain resulting from manufacturing process
• Fibers embedded permanently in components can be used for structural health monitoring
In many composite applications the fiber sensor can be embedded within structures during the fabrication process
Embedded Sensor in Composite Pressure Vessel
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Embedded Sensor in Composite Pressure Vessel
• Flask ends stiffer due to thicker metal liner causing the
strain to be lower near the ends
• Structure variation visible in strain data and is consistent at
each pressure level
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Summary: Luna Advantages
Our breakthrough HD-FOS solution will accelerate
your lightweighting programs while mitigating risk
• Provides high definition distributed strain map
• 1000 plus sensing points per meter of fiber provides a complete
picture of strain gradients and strain peaks
• 3D visualization tool offers quick interpretation of data
• Low profile sensor can instrument in places where strain gages
can’t go
• Mount fiber on edges, across welds and inside adhesive joints
• Embed within composite structures
• More cost-effective
• A single fiber sensor can fully cover a large test article
• No individual wiring or gage calibration
• Cost savings increase as test article size increases
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Visit with Luna at booth #38!
Visit with Luna at booth #38 and take our high-definition fiber
optic sensing system for ride on a LeMond carbon fiber bicycle
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Luna Operating Divisions
Lightwave
•Fiberoptic Test and Measurement
•Fiberoptic Sensing
Picometrix
•Highspeed Optical Receivers
•THz Sensing Solutions
Optoelectronics
•Custom Photodiodes
•Photodiode-based Subsystems
Technology Development
•Third-party funded research
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Luna Business Locations
Corporate Head Quarters in Roanoke Virginia
Corporate HQ
Division HQ
Commercial
Only
-Technology Development Division Charlottesville, VA
-HeadquartersRoanoke, VA
-Lightwave DivisionBlacksburg, VA
Picometrix DivisionAnn Arbor, MI
Optoelectronic SolutionsCamarillo, CA
-EdinburghUnited Kingdom
BeijingChina