Acoustic Signal Acquisition and Analysis System Based on Digital Signal Processor

Leak detection and calibration of pipe internal roughness in a water distribution network are significant issue for environment pollution around the world. In recent years the problem of leak detection in pipelines, tanks, and process vessels has been the focus of many man-hours of effort. Acquisition the acoustic signal around the leakage to determine the location and size of leaks is emerging as an important tool. A double acoustic data acquisition and signal processing system based on the TI digital signal processor TMS320VC5410 and analog to digital converter TLC320AD50C is presented in this paper. The system design is introduced, with emphasis on the digital signal processor minimal system and TMS320VC5410 interface circuit which consists of two chips of A/D TLC320AD50C. The software development of the data acquisition and signal analysis is introduced. The system can be used in the application of real-time acoustic signal acquisition and leak location.