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Laser Cutter Exhaust Filter Pressure Drop Monitor

Purpose

  • Monitor the performance and effectiveness of filters
  • Determine end of life for filter media
  • Help determine when to order new filters

History

  • Built/tested 11/25/18
  • Installed 12/09/18

Readings

Date Stage 1 PD Stage 2 PD Stage 3 PD
12/12/18 0.40 2.15 0.90
12/15/18 0.00 0.00 0.00

All values measured in inches of water column (in.w.c.)
Measurements include pressure sensor correction factors (Stg1=-0.26, Stg2=-0.28, Stg3=-0.24)

Design/Construction

  • Designed/built by BrantH
  • Uses three differential pressure transducers, 5 VDC, 20 mA, American Science & Surplus #46251P2
  • Arduino Uno v.3 with code borrowed from various sources
  • Custom shield (a very crappy perforated board with several wire/solder connections)
  • Scrap metal enclosure box is a salvaged air conditioner relay box from Brant's attic
projects/lasercutterfilterpdmonitor.1544887646.txt.gz · Last modified: 2018/12/15 15:27 by branth