“The technology developed by Sensor Coating Systems is revolutionizing temperature measurement in extreme industrial applications”
New temperature measurement technology!
SCS offers a unique and robust high-temperature measurement service and generates digital temperature maps on customers’ CAD drawings and the 3D data.
The award-winning technology enables accurate temperature detection, which assists in improving and optimizing the operation of machinery, lowering fuel costs, maintaining the integrity and reducing carbon emissions. It is based on memory materials for engineering applications in demanding or inaccessible environments, allowing measurement of parts such as turbine blades, nozzle guide vanes, combustion chamber, pistons, turbochargers among others.
Two Main Embodiments
Main advantages of the technology:
Accuracy of measurement
Thanks to SCS technology, it is possible to determine what temperature has been in the engine with an accuracy between ±5-10°C
In – Situ measurements possible
THP and THC can be interrogated in-situ, without the need for dismantling of the components or assemblies
Thermal mapping
Temperature data directly mapped onto customer’s 3D CAD drawing
Non-destructive
This unique technology does not damage the component and/or the machinery during the test
Objective read-out
The readout is done using specialised opto-electronic instrumentation, developed by SCS
Automated read-out
Thousands of measurement points acquired in a short time with 3D coordinates
Continuous temperature data
THP and THC give a 3D profile of the temperature, not only single points or lines
REACH compliant
No toxic constituents
Other advantages:
- Non-invasive. No access required during operation
- No corrosive ingredients/components. The paint does not damage or alter the component
- Thermal History Paint is easy to apply. Simple application of paint by using air spraying
- Thermal History Coating is a robust coating. Applied by using APS (Atmospheric Plasma Spray) for long term applications. Tested up to 4,500 hours
The uniqueness of SCS technology
At the current status they (Customers) have to wait a long time, weeks or months for getting this type of information. With our new systems they can get the same results within a day.
These specifications are application specific and should, therefore, be treated as guidelines.
| Characteristics | Thermal History Paint | Thermal History Coating | Comment |
| Temperature range | 150 to 1,000°C | 500 to 1,400°C | THP and THC allow the measurement of temperatures over a wide range |
| Application | Air spray | APS (Atmospheric Plasma Spray) |
THP is simple to apply using standard air spray gun. THC is applied using more sophisticated process to achieve a more robust coating. |
| Durability | Medium | High | THC, being more robust, can be applied for long-term testing (demonstrated up to 4,500 hours). THP has been demonstrated to be more durable than traditional thermal paint. |
| Thickness | 0.03 mm | 0.03 mm | The thickness of the paint and coating is low to minimise thermal gradients and any effect to operation. |
| Hazardous Materials |
None | None | Both THP and THC are not restricted by the EU’s REACH regulations (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) |