PErpetual Track Sensors (PETS)

“在这个为期18个月的项目中，自供电传感器用于监测影响铁路基础设施性能的关键参数（负载、温度、冲击等）。将开发、部署、测试和评估（从TRL 2 -3移至TRL 7）。这些传感器将结合联合收割机Ilika的Sterax（r）固态电池技术和Smart Component Technologies Ltd（SCT）新型超低功耗传感器平台，并将无线连接到Network Rail现有的状态监测平台（智能基础设施）。自供电传感器将免维护，并将产生数据24/7，一年365天。固态电池供电的传感器将是第一个为铁路行业开发和测试的此类传感器。与目前使用的锂离子电池相比，固态电池具有显著的优势，包括：低漏电流、体积能量密度是锂离子电池两倍的紧凑设计、高功率密度和5，000次循环的循环寿命（相当于10年的使用寿命）。自供电传感器将在现场网络铁路基础设施上进行演示，作为为期6个月的试验部署的一部分。将选择三个有代表性的网络铁路试验站点，特别针对已知的问题站点，以及高速和高频线路。在每个试验中心，传感器将以10 m的间隔分布在战略部件上（例如，点电机、十字鼻、担架杆等）。该项目直接解决了Network Rail确定的“可靠和弹性开关”的挑战，并将使传感器技术在铁路行业中得到广泛部署。该项目财团由Ilika（牵头）、Smart Component Technologies Ltd和Network Rail组成。"

"In this 18-month project, self-powered Sensors for monitoring key parameters affecting the performance of the railway infrastructure (load, temperature, shock, etc.) will be developed, deployed, tested and evaluated (move from TRL2-3 to TRL7). The Sensors will combine Ilika's Stereax(r) solid-state battery technology and Smart Component Technologies Ltd (SCT) novel ultra-low power sensor platform and will be wirelessly connected to Network Rail's existing condition monitoring platform (Intelligent Infrastructure). The self-powered sensors will be maintenance free and will generate data 24/7, 365 days a year.The solid-state battery powered sensors will be the first of this type developed and tested for the railway industry. Solid-state batteries offer substantial benefits over currently used lithium-ion batteries, including; low leakage currents, compact design with twice the volumetric energy density of Lithium-ion batteries, high power density and cycle life of 5,000 cycles (equivalent to a 10-year lifespan).The self-powered Sensors will be demonstrated on live Network Rail infrastructure as part of a 6-month trial deployment. Three representative Network Rail trial sites will be chosen, specifically targeting known problematic sites, as well as high speed and high frequency lines. At each trial site, Sensors will be distributed at 10m intervals, on strategic components (e.g. points motor, crossing nose, stretcher bar, etc.).The project directly addresses challenges identified by Network Rail for 'Reliable and Resilient Switches' and will enable the widespread deployment of sensor technology in the railway industry.The project consortium consists of Ilika (lead), Smart Component Technologies Ltd and Network Rail."