The Suzhou Submission Form
1.  The Invention
	Title: Three-dimensional tomography for gravitational flow of industrial particulates The problem the inventor(s) wanted to solve: Authors propose 3D non-invasive visualization system is particularly important for better understanding and monitoring of industrial processes. So far, only partial, 2D tomography was applied for solid-air systems. Description: Novel arrangement of tomographic sensor coupled with 3D image reconstruction and measurement protocol compose a completely three-dimensional expounding tool for powder flow study, monitoring, diagnostics and control. It enables determination of dynamics descriptive parameters associated with hoppers unloading process. Presentation. POSTER Fields of application: Presented solution can be deployed in pharmaceutical, chemical or food industries for processes of storing and dosing material in production of granulates and powders. Advantages: The greatest benefit of the new system is measurement vector conveying more wealthy information about inspected space comparing to classic 2D approach. Recorded data are transformed into 3D graphics using dedicated image reconstruction algorithms. Such methodology can be employed as an industrial diagnostic method for the gravitational granular flow, as illustrated by the example, or for other powder-involving processes. Stage of development. Choose one of the following: prototype, Documentation available:  ( ) NO( ) Yes
2.  The inventor (or inventors)
	Name(s): Dominik SANKOWSKI, Robert BANASIAK, Zbigniew CHANIECKI, Krzysztof GRUDZIEŃ, Andrzej ROMANOWSKI, Radoslaw WAJMAN Self introduction: Tomography team from Computer Engineering Department of Technical University of Lodz is developing various solutions for process engineering, research and control based on process tomography, mainly on electrical capacitance modality Owner of the invention? (Is it the inventor?)   (x ) No  ( ) Yes     Technical University of Lodz, Poland
3.  Protection
	Patent Status: patent pending
4.  Business intention
	Cooperation Looking for industrial partners to conduct further development for specific industrial conditions, also applying 2D tomography.
5.  Contact
	Name Andrzej Romanowski, Technical University of Lodz, Poland Address: Computer Engineering Department, 90-924 Lodz, Stefanowskiego 18/22 Str, Poland Fax +48 42 631 27 55     Tel +48 42 631 27 55 E-mail: androm@kis.p.lodz.pl , www.kis.p.lodz.pl