Title:A Density and Viscosity Sensor Utilizing a Levitated SphereAuthor(s):Dominik Breuer,  Stefan Clara,  Friedrich Feichtinger,  Bernhard JakobyAbstract:We present a measurement system where a spherical permanent magnet is levitated in an actively controlled magnetic field. The sensor system measuring viscosity and density independently. In operation mode, the magnet is held in a constant levitation position. Due to a special actuation scheme, the magnet rotates around its vertical axis. Using this setup and immersing the magnet in a fluid, it is possible to analyze viscosity and density of all kinds of fluids, except ferrofluids. The magnetic levitation system avoids any connection penetrating the walls of the measurement chamber; only the spherical permanent magnet measurement body is in contact with the sample fluid. Due to this, the measurement procedure is reproducible, repeatable and resource saving.Booktitle:2017 IEEE SENSORS ProceedingsISBN:978-1-5090-1012-7Page Reference:page 1191-1193, 3 page(s)Publishing:11/2017

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