This work demonstrates the feasibility of detection of air bubbles in ducts using PVDF transducers. The transducers are easy to realize and the matching of acoustic impedance between the PVDF and the tube can be achieved with simple means. The modelling of the acoustic part is in good agreement with the experimental results and can be used to design sensors of the same type but using different materials for the support and tube.
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