Sensing Element Compositions and Sensor System for Detecting and Monitoring Structures for Hydrocarbons

摘要

Carbon nanotubes, graphene nanoplatelets, and/or metal oxides are incorporated in a polymer to form a sensing element that may be applied on to a surface for sensing hydrocarbon leakage, mechanical stress, and/or temperature change of a hydrocarbon transportation and/or storage structure. Electrical signals from the sensing element are processed to check for indicators of leakage, stress and/or temperature change.

主权项

1. A composition for use in a sensing element for one or more of: (i) monitoring leakage, (ii) a structural change, and (iii) temperature change in a hydrocarbon transportation or storage structure, the composition comprising: a polymer; and conductive and/or semi conductive nanoparticles admixed with and dispersed within the polymer.