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The goal of this project is to create a sensor package that can monitor the integrity of the expansion joint (EJ) it is installed in and recognize possible failure situations. An EJ connects two pipes together in large systems to allow for the settling and movement of a system. Garlock makes many styles of EJs to fit different size pipes and to hold up against different fluid and environmental factors. An EJ with the installed sensor package should be able to withstand a prescribed amount of thermal, pressure, and mechanical cycles. The installed sensor package should be implemented with no significant loss to the integrity of the EJ.

Project Name

Expansion Joint Active Monitoring

Project Number

P14671

Project Family

project family (if relevant)

Start Term

2131

End Term

2133

Faculty Guide

Dr.Kolodziej

Primary Customer

Wayne Evans

Sponsor (financial support)

Garlock Sealing Teachnologies

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Planning & Execution

Problem Definition

Systems Design

Detailed Design

Project Review

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Planning & Execution

Build, Test, Document

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Final Presentation

Technical Paper

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