Abstract:
Some embodiments are related to a portable or stationary system for determining the quality of processed food product. The system can be hand handled by a user, located on a production line or placed a laboratory. The system can include a Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectrometer and a controller. The controller can be configured to: receive an NMR spectrum of the processed food product from the NMR spectrometer, identify a first peak related to a first component of the processed food product from the received NMR spectrum and determine the quality of the processed food product based on the identification. The controller may further configured to control parameters of the production line based on the determined quality.
Abstract:
A method of incorporating the influence of diffusion into the CPMG-based T2 measurement for one or more of the following: water cut measurement; performing inline measurements of flow rate; density; and rheology of a flowing fluid. The method includes conducting a “standard T1/T2 experiment” at least twice by providing one scan without a field gradient during the CMPG echo train. Then, providing a second scan with the application of a gradient, where in the second experiment the measured T2 (T2app) is affected solely by water diffusion, thus shifting cross peaks which represent water on the first T1/T2 spectrum to lower T2 values on the second spectrum.
Abstract:
The application describes an MRD-based reactor. The reactor is characterized by a continuous wall portion, and is in connection with a MRD, adapted for performing localized NMR spectroscopy of the medium inside the reactor. MRD-based reactors, in which the MRD is at least partially inside the reactor or reaction media, and those in which the MRD accommodates the reactor, are also introduced. Lastly, the invention teaches an in situ method for controlling and analyzing of a reaction. The method makes use of an MRD-based reactor; and comprises applying a magnetic field within the reactor, especially for performing a plurality of localized spectroscopic measurements and either real time or offline analyzing and/or controlling of reactions in the flowing media.
Abstract:
System and method for analyzing changes in a fluid flowing through a conduit, including defining at least one coordinate within said conduit, said conduit having a first plurality of slices, receiving at least one known value for at least one property of the fluid, measuring said fluid using magnetic resonance, determining at least one image from the measured fluid, the at least one image having a second plurality of slices for said at least one coordinate, determining a second set of values for said at least one property of said fluid, comparing the first set of values and second set of values for said at least one property to determine a difference value, checking deviation of the determined difference from a predetermined value for said fluid, and issuing an alert if the deviation is not substantially zero.
Abstract:
The present disclosure is generally related a method for the liquefaction of high-solids biomass substrates. Particularly, biomass can be added to a reactor until a pressure drop, measured inline, reaches the maximum system limitations. A commercial enzyme mixture (specific for the particular type of biomass to be processed) may then be added to the biomass, forming a slurry. The pressure may be continuously monitored and when the pressure drop reaches a steady state (which can be determined by little or no change in pressure drop for several minutes), more biomass may then be added until the high pressure limit of the pump system is reached again. The method can be repeated until the desired quantity of biomass is processed.
Abstract:
A nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) probe cassette, with a removable conduit body made of a non-magnetic material having a longitudinal axis with an opening at one end, centered on the axis. The conduit body is reversibly connected to a heat exchanger to substantially maintain the conduit body at a predetermined temperature. The NMR probe cassette also includes a second conduit made of a non-magnetic material. The second conduit extends through the central opening in the first conduit body and is configured to receive and contain a sample. Still further, the NMR probe cassette includes a processor and computer readable media with instructions for controlling the heat exchanger.
Abstract:
A method of incorporating the influence of diffusion into the CPMG-based T2 measurement for one or more of the following: water cut measurement; performing inline measurements of flow rate; density; and rheology of a flowing fluid. The method includes conducting a “standard T1/T2 experiment” at least twice by providing one scan without a field gradient during the CMPG echo train. Then, providing a second scan with the application of a gradient, where in the second experiment the measured T2 (T2app) is affected solely by water diffusion, thus shifting cross peaks which represent water on the first T1/T2 spectrum to lower T2 values on the second spectrum.
Abstract:
A nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) probe cassette, with a removable conduit body made of a non-magnetic material having a longitudinal axis with an opening at one end, centered on the axis. The conduit body is reversibly connected to a heat exchanger to substantially maintain the conduit body at a predetermined temperature. The NMR probe cassette also includes a second conduit made of a non-magnetic material. The second conduit extends through the central opening in the first conduit body and is configured to receive and contain a sample. Still further, the NMR probe cassette includes a processor and computer readable media with instructions for controlling the heat exchanger.
Abstract:
A method of determining rheological properties of a fluid. The method includes: providing an open-bore tube and defining within the bore a three dimensional grid (3DG) of voxels; defining at least an inlet cross section (ICS) and an outlet cross section (OCS); defining a volume of interest within the bore between the ICS and the OCS; obtaining rheological properties of the fluid; applying a pressure gradient to the bore between the ICS and the OCS; and nuclear magnetic resonance imaging the fluid within the volume of interest to determine various aspects of the fluid.