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Construction Method & Details

PDF Download: Procedure for manufacturing a standard tubular test cell (1).pdf

 

Procedure for manufacturing a standard tubular test cell.

Parts List

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Example 1

Example 2

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Example

Optional Nylon Pneumatic Blanking Plug 4mm Hose Tube Push Fit
Connector Air Line
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MPX5500DP PACKAGING SIP 6 pressure sensor. Screenshot from 2022-06-29 21-32-35.pngScreenshot from 2022-06-29 21-32-35.png


6*4mm polyurethane pneumatic hose . Screenshot from 2022-06-29 21-32-39.pngScreenshot from 2022-06-29 21-32-39.png


Various 1/4" BSP Thread Tee Type 3 Way Brass Pipe Fitting Screenshot from 2022-06-29 21-32-45.pngScreenshot from 2022-06-29 21-32-45.png


Brass Hex Bushing Reducer Pipe Fitting 1/8” –> 1/4” Screenshot from 2022-06-29 21-32-52.pngScreenshot from 2022-06-29 21-32-52.png


4mm Long Hose Barb x 1/4" Male BSP Thread Brass Barbed Pipe Fitting Screenshot from 2022-06-29 21-32-57.pngScreenshot from 2022-06-29 21-32-57.png


0~30psi 0~2bar 40 Diameter Fuel Air Compressor Low Pressure Meter. Screenshot from 2022-06-29 21-33-03.pngScreenshot from 2022-06-29 21-33-03.png


1/4" mini brass ball valve BSP male to female. Screenshot from 2022-06-29 21-33-12.pngScreenshot from 2022-06-29 21-33-12.png


1/4'' 8KG BSP Air Compressor Safety Release Valve Pressure Relief Screenshot from 2022-06-29 21-33-29.pngScreenshot from 2022-06-29 21-33-29.png


DS18b20 Stainless steel package Waterproof (These will have to be
adapted to improve waterproofing see below)
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4mm Banana Plugs Socket Connector Screenshot from 2022-06-29 21-33-44.pngScreenshot from 2022-06-29 21-33-44.png


Thread sealant Screenshot from 2022-06-29 21-33-52.pngScreenshot from 2022-06-29 21-33-52.png


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Epoxy resin.


Stainless steel tube 304L or 316L:
Outer tube 16x2mm or 14x1mm ; 100mm length.
Inner tube or rod ext diameter 10mm ; 110mm length.
The goal is to get a 1 mm gap between outer and inner tube.

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T33 cell : Bottom, Stand and cap spacer
The bottom and the tubes cap spacer have been designed for 16x2mm outer tube and 10mm inner tube. Ask for different dimensions.


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Sealing of the DS18b20 temperature sensor:

The DS18b20 must be sealed with epoxy resin otherwise, the water will leak throw the cable due the pressure inside the cell chamber.

1- Remove the heat shrink tube protection.

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2 - Protect the stainless tube with masking tape and pour the tube with epoxy resin.

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3 - Once dry, remove the masking tape.

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4 – In order to keep it clean replace the heat shrink tube.

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5 – The DS18b20 is now ready to be used in a pressurized vessel.

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T33 Bottom waterproofing:

In order to resist to the pressure and avoiding leaks, the bottom need to be filled with epoxy.
The printing wall thickness needs to be 5 walls in order to get a strong threaded part.
It needs only one 1st layer because it will be removed later. (But at least 1 layer for bed adhesion
purpose). To improve bed adhesion, print with an additional skirt.

1 - Print the bottom.

This type of infill is not necessary. Any kind of infill will allow epoxy to flow and pour the part. 

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2 – Remove the bottom layer.

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