Accession Number:

ADA021578

Title:

Nitinol Temperature Monitoring Devices

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept.

Corporate Author:

NAVAL SURFACE WEAPONS CENTER WHITE OAK LAB SILVER SPRING MD

Personal Author(s):

• Buehler, William J.
• Sutton, Charles E.

Report Date:

1976-01-09

Pagination or Media Count:

32.0

Abstract:

Several Nitinol sensor designs for monitoring blood temperature during storage and shipment were examined. Nitinol alloy with heat-recovery in the 6 deg C to 18 deg C range was produced and used in the study. Tension and torsion straining modes were rejected in favor of bending. A simple and effective temperature monitoring design is described.

Descriptors:

• *MONITORS
• *TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE ELEMENTS
• NICKEL INTERMETALLICS
• BLOOD

Subject Categories:

• Medical Facilities, Equipment and Supplies

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE