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Estimation of fumigant residues in commodities

US5069061A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 1989
Grant dateDec 3, 1991
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/0067
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus are described for accurately estimating the concentration of residual fumigant in a commodity in a fumigation chamber from the rate of decline in concentration of fumigant in the exhaust air stream during the aeration period following fumigation. Because the method is nondestructive and lends itself to automation, it us useful for commercial application.

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