System and arrangement for automatic distillation measurements

    公开(公告)号:US11313818B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-04-26

    申请号:US16413368

    申请日:2019-05-15

    Abstract: An arrangement for closing a container, in particular a flask, for determining evaporation properties of a liquid in the flask according to at least one standardized test. The arrangement has at least one temperature measurement system, a sensor, a closing element adapted for contacting a surface of an opening in the container for closing the container and having a through-opening through which a portion of the temperature measurement sensor is guided such that a lower end of the sensor is arranged within the container. The arrangement further includes a mechanism for adjusting a position of the lower end of the sensor along a longitudinal direction of the temperature measurement sensor.

    System and method for auto distilling liquids at strictly defined conditions regardless of composition

    公开(公告)号:US10363495B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-30

    申请号:US15226981

    申请日:2016-08-03

    Abstract: A system and method for distillation of a liquid sample at atmospheric pressure for the improved prediction of the heating necessary before the initial boiling point (IBP) of the sample is detected regardless of sample composition to ensure the IBP is observed within certain time constraints. A plurality of infrared (IR) sensors provides real-time temperature control in addition to a conventional measurement of vapor temperature. One IR-sensor monitors the liquid sample temperature in the distillation flask to obtain a corrected IBP time independent of the sample properties. Another IR-sensor monitors the temperature of the rising vapor column as the vapor rises up the neck of the distillation flask. Alternatively, an IR matrix may monitor the temperature of the rising vapor column. The system and method expand the scope of samples analyzed with improved signal, reproducibility, and test accuracy and still remain within the prescribed limits of a selected standard.

    Method for measuring ash/slag deposition in a utility boiler

    公开(公告)号:US09939395B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-04-10

    申请号:US12152748

    申请日:2008-05-16

    CPC classification number: G01N25/18

    Abstract: A method for measuring ash/slag deposition in an operating utility boiler. The method has the following steps: i) providing a probe for the boiler wherein the probe has at least one thermocouple therein or thereon for measuring temperature; ii) measuring the temperature at the thermocouple at a baseline time; iii) measuring the temperature at least one thermocouple at a pre-determined time later than the baseline time; and iv) comparing the temperature at the baseline time to the temperature at the pre-determined time to correlate to a level of deposition. There is also a utility boiler system.

    Magnetic device with three-dimensional wave structure and application for biomedical detection
    4.
    发明授权
    Magnetic device with three-dimensional wave structure and application for biomedical detection 有权
    具有三维波结构和应用于生物医学检测的磁性装置

    公开(公告)号:US09541527B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-10

    申请号:US14924214

    申请日:2015-10-27

    CPC classification number: G01N27/745 G01R33/091 G01R33/096 G01R33/1276

    Abstract: A magnetic device with a three-dimensional wave structure is provided, which contains magnetic elements and a signal receiver. The magnetic element is nano/micron structure with magnetic anisotropy. The magnetic element is formed on a substrate with three-dimensional wave structure. When a magnetic substance approaches to the magnetic element, the magnetic substance produces a corresponding magnetoresistance signal for the magnetic element. Through the measurement of the magnetoresistance of the three-dimensional wave structure, and the presence or absence of the magnetic substance can be detected. An external magnetic field is used to change the magnetization configuration of the three-dimensional wave structure to capture the magnetic substance by adsorbing the magnetic substance to a magnetic pole of the three-dimensional wave structure.

    Abstract translation: 提供具有三维波结构的磁性装置,其包含磁性元件和信号接收器。 磁性元素是具有磁各向异性的纳米/微米结构。 磁性元件形成在具有三维波形结构的基板上。 当磁性物质接近磁性元件时,磁性物质会产生相应的磁性元件的磁阻信号。 通过测量三维波结构的磁阻,可以检测磁性物质的存在与否。 使用外部磁场来改变三维波形结构的磁化结构,以通过将磁性物质吸附到三维波形结构的磁极来捕获磁性物质。

    Systems and methods for monitoring chemical and biological activities using differential measurements
    6.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for monitoring chemical and biological activities using differential measurements 有权
    使用差分测量监测化学和生物活性的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07713477B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-05-11

    申请号:US10799000

    申请日:2004-03-11

    Abstract: A system operable to monitoring bio/chemical activities includes a first measurement probe, a second measurement probe and a comparator. The first measurement probe is operable to interrogate one or more physical properties of a sample at a first location of the sample, and to output, in response, a first measurement signal. The second measurement probe is operable to interrogate one or more physical properties of the sample at a second location of the sample, and to output, in response, a second measurement signal. The comparator is coupled to receive the first and second measurement signals, the comparator configured to output a difference signal comprising the difference between the first and second measurement signals, the difference signal corresponding to the difference in one or more bio/chemical activities occurring at the first location of the sample relative to the second location of the sample.

    Abstract translation: 可操作以监测生物/化学活性的系统包括第一测量探针,第二测量探针和比较器。 第一测量探针可操作以在样品的第一位置询问样品的一个或多个物理特性,并响应于输出第一测量信号。 第二测量探头可操作以在样品的第二位置询问样品的一个或多个物理特性,并响应于输出第二测量信号。 比较器被耦合以接收第一和第二测量信号,比较器被配置为输出包括第一和第二测量信号之间的差的差分信号,差分信号对应于在第一和第二测量信号发生的一个或多个生物/化学活动的差异 样品的第一个位置相对于样品的第二个位置。

    MEMS-based sensor for lubricant analysis
    7.
    发明授权
    MEMS-based sensor for lubricant analysis 失效
    用于润滑剂分析的基于MEMS的传感器

    公开(公告)号:US07541004B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-06-02

    申请号:US10987874

    申请日:2004-11-12

    CPC classification number: G01N27/126

    Abstract: A fluid contamination analyzer employs one or more MEMS-based sensors. The sensors are incorporated into probes or alternatively may be employed in an in-line analyzer residing in the fluid. The sensors, which can be selective to detect a distinct contaminant within the fluid, sense an impedance of the fluid, which is a function of its contamination and communicates the impedance to analysis circuitry.

    Abstract translation: 流体污染分析仪采用一个或多个基于MEMS的传感器。 传感器被并入到探针中,或者可以用在驻留在流体中的在线分析仪中。 可以选择性地检测流体内的不同污染物的传感器感测流体的阻抗,其是其污染的函数,并将阻抗传递给分析电路。

    Fluid mixture composition sensor
    8.
    发明授权
    Fluid mixture composition sensor 失效
    流体混合物组成传感器

    公开(公告)号:US06838287B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-01-04

    申请号:US10027039

    申请日:2001-12-20

    CPC classification number: G01N27/18 G01N25/18 Y10T436/11

    Abstract: An improved, affordable, and rapid fluid mixture composition or process monitor based on a thermal microstructure sensor. This is preferably accomplished with a microbridge sensor design that has reduced susceptibility to interfering components of the mixture. The sensor described herein is therefore suitable for monitoring the concentration of at least one component in a fluid mixture when the fluid mixture consists of either (1) two components with very different thermal conductivities; or (2) three or more components wherein at least one component has a very different thermal conductivity and the effects of the other components can be largely eliminated, especially if the component of interest is hydrogen and the interference is from the variability in the concentrations of CO2 and H2O.

    Fluid boiling point analyzer
    9.
    发明授权
    Fluid boiling point analyzer 失效
    流体沸点分析仪

    公开(公告)号:US5814721A

    公开(公告)日:1998-09-29

    申请号:US737566

    申请日:1996-11-11

    CPC classification number: G01N33/2847 G01N25/08

    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for use in indicating the boiling point of fluids across a wide temperature range which comprises a meter of the portable hand-held type including a probe for insertion vertically into a fluid for testing, with heating means in the probe for heating of the fluid, and monitoring means for monitoring the temperature rise of heated fluid for indicating the boiling point temperature of the fluid. The probe portion has an inner chamber, in which are located the heating means and temperature monitoring means, and which is provided with thermal insulation means for restricting heat loss from the inner chamber during heating up of the fluid in the inner chamber up to its boiling point. The inner chamber is provided with port means formed and arranged for allowing entry of fluid into the inner chamber upon immersion of the probe portion into the fluid for semi-encapsulation of fluid in the inner chamber and substantially restricting loss of heated fluid therefrom to the exterior during heating up of the fluid in the inner chamber up to its boiling point, while allowing loss of boiling fluid to the exterior thereby substantially increasing heat loss from the inner chamber once the fluid has been heated to its boiling point.

    Abstract translation: PCT No.PCT / GB95 / 01060 Sec。 371日期:1996年11月11日 102(e)日期1996年11月11日PCT提交1995年5月10日PCT公布。 第WO95 / 30899号公报 日期:1995年11月16日本发明提供了一种用于指示流体在宽温度范围内的沸点的装置,其包括便携式手持式仪器,其包括用于垂直插入用于测试的流体的探针, 在用于加热流体的探针中的装置,以及用于监测加热流体的温度上升以用于指示流体的沸点温度的监测装置。 探针部分具有内部腔室,其位于加热装置和温度监测装置中,并且设置有热绝缘装置,用于限制在内部腔室内的流体加热至其沸腾期间内部腔室的热损失 点。 内室设置有端口装置,端口装置形成并布置成允许将探针部分浸入流体中以使流体进入内室,以便在内室中半流体封装流体,并且基本上限制加热的流体从外部流出到外部 在内部室内的流体升温至其沸点的同时,同时允许沸腾流体向外部流失,从而当流体已被加热至其沸点时实质上增加了从内腔的热损失。

    Optically based method and apparatus for detecting a phase transition
temperature of a material of interest

    公开(公告)号:US5758968A

    公开(公告)日:1998-06-02

    申请号:US679571

    申请日:1996-07-15

    CPC classification number: G01N25/04 G01N21/534 G01N25/08

    Abstract: The melting point of a test substance is determined by placing it in a capillary tube within a heated block. The temperature of the block and sample are gradually increased using an electrical heater. The output of a light emitting diode or solid state laser is coupled into an optical fiber that carries the radiation to the capillary tube containing the test substance. A second fiber that is connected to a detector collects radiation from the capillary tube. At the melting point of a solid, or possibly at the boiling point of a liquid, the light scattering and transmissive properties of the test substance change causing the light signal collected by the second fiber to change. The phase transition point is recorded as a change in the output voltage from the detector. The melting point detector is equipped with a number of ports for capillary tubes, fibers, light emitters and detectors so that many phase transition points of different samples can be determined in one heating cycle. The outputs from the detectors are input to a computer and the detector signals are correlated with the temperature of the block.

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