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Sand separator interface detection

US10046252B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

MICRO MOTION, INC. · US

Inventors

Stephen D. Smith · Williamsburg, US
Simon P. H. Wheeler · Erie, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 15, 2014
Grant date	Aug 14, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 24, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01N2009/006
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A sand separator is provided that includes a separation chamber and a drain. The sand separator comprises a meter in fluid communication with an interior of the separation chamber, wherein the meter is configured to detect a liquid/solid interface. Meter electronics in electrical communication with the meter are configured to receive a signal from the meter indicating the liquid/solid interface.

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