Speed camera equipment

Tender description

A high-speed planar optical diagnostic suite is required, comprising intensifying and capture hardware with integrated laser excitation. Three major components are required for this system: A high-speed camera, image intensifier, and high-frequency Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) laser. Components in the flexible system can be used independently or integrated to facilitate the use of advanced techniques including chemiluminescence and laser induced fluorescence to analyse flame/heat release location and intermediate pollutant formation, together with velocimetry for flow-field velocity/turbulence mapping. Lot 1 A high-speed camera is required for optical diagnostic experimentation. The system must be capable of capturing images at greater than 10 000 fps for a corresponding resolution of at least 1 MP. In order to maximise sensitivity across a wide spectral range, the sensor should be monochromatic. However if it is possible to switch to full colour operation, this would be considered if not prohibitively expensive. The camera must support external communication and triggering, and it is advantageous for it to be configurable with Dantec DynamicStudio, or other third-party software to enable integration with existing experimental facilities. If the camera comes with a range of internal memory options, prices should be provided for each amount together with upgrade costs. The camera must support frame straddling or another equivalent technique that facilitates the use of high-speed particle image velocimetry. The system must be portable, and easily moved between experimental facilities at both the GTRC, and Cardiff School of Engineering laboratories and be capable of independent operation. The camera should therefore be robust enough to survive routine disassembly and operation in a hazardous laboratory environment, with protection from light dust and water ingress, together with moderate impact resistance. A high-speed image intensifier is required for integration into the optical diagnostic suite with a high-speed camera, primarily to facilitate the measurement of low-light intensity high-frequency chemiluminescence. The system must be capable of intensifying images at greater than 10 000 fps, and therefore use P46 or an equivalent high-speed phosphor screen. The input/output area must be specified to provide optimal resolution using the available budget, with prices provided for each option. Similarly the luminous gain will be maximised using the available budget, and again each cost option (if available) should be provided. To allow for future experimental flexibility, a wide operational spectral range is desired. The intensifier must support external communication and triggering, and facilitate gated operation with suitable timings for high-speed operation. Communication via a remote or PC control is preferable. It is advantageous for it to be configurable with Dantec DynamicStudio, or other third-party software to enable integration with existing experimental facilities. The system must be portable, and easily transferred between experimental facilities at both the GTRC, and Cardiff School of Engineering laboratories. The system should therefore be robust enough to survive routine disassembly and operation in a hazardous laboratory environment, with protection from light dust and water ingress, together with moderate impact resistance. A High-speed PIV laser is required for optical diagnostic experimentation. The laser system must be capable of operating at repetition rates of 1-10 kHz (each cavity) with a corresponding output energy of 20-50 mJ (per laser head per pulse @ 1-10 kHz) at a wavelength of 532 or 527 nm. The optimal solution will be selected as the best compromise between repetition rate/energy, and the available budget. The laser must allow for remote control of output power and repetition rate, as well as external triggering via TTL to enable integration with existing experimental facilities. The system should also feature interlock safety control. If applicable, options for higher repetition rates and output powers should be provided together with additional costs. Details of laser pulse width and stability should be provided as well as values for beam diameter, divergence and M2 x, M2y. The system must be portable, and easily moved between experimental facilities at both the GTRC, and Cardiff School of Engineering laboratories and be capable of independent operation. The system should therefore be robust enough to survive operation in a hazardous laboratory environment.