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Multielectrode sensor for concentration and depth measurements in molten salt

US10955375B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 16, 2018
Grant dateMar 23, 2021
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N27/48
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A multi electrode sensor that provides in-situ, real time measurements for molten salts and other process fluids such as real-time concentration and salt level measurements for nuclear systems such as molten salt reactors, nuclear reprocessing facilities utilizing molten salts and concentrated solar power systems. The sensor has multiple electrodes with unique lengths which are connected to a potentiostat. Measurements are taken when the electrodes are immersed in the process fluid.

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