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Hydrogen measuring device

US4567013A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 22, 1983
Grant dateJan 28, 1986
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E30/30
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hydrogen measuring apparatus comprising two gamma thermometers. Both gamma thermometers are mounted adjacent and parallel to each other. Each is provided with a plurality of annular enclosed spaces formed in an elongated rod. Each annular space is provided with a hot junction of a difference thermocouple. The annular spaces of one of the gamma thermometers is either filled with a gas other than hydrogen, or surrounded by a hydrogen blocking material to prevent hydrogen contamination of the annular spaces. The annular spaces in the other gamma thermometer are placed in a vacuum and become contaminated with hydrogen. By comparing the power generation readings of the two thermometers free hydrogen partial pressure can be calculated.

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