Category: Transient Plane Source
Author(s): Jennie SkC6ld
Keywords: COMSOL, Damage, Equine, Hoof, Horse, Thermal Conductivity, Transient Plane Source
Abstract: Easy, non-invasive, and cost-effective methods to detect damage in horse hooves have yet to be produced. MRI- or CT-scans are typically used if injury is presumed, however they are expensive and impractical when examining the hoof of a live horse. This study tested if the Transient Plane Source (TPS) method can detect inconsistencies in hooves by measuring thermal conductivity. Results showed that the thermal conductivity measurements are reproducible, and inconsistencies are mainly due to design flaws and horse activity. If the sensor can be designed to remain immobile as the horse moves, the TPS method seems like a promising method for damage detection in the future.
Reference: Master’s Thesis, Chalmers University of Technology (2017)
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