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Apparatus and method for detecting characteristics of a working fluid

US5335513A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 19, 1993
Grant dateAug 9, 1994
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Expiry dateJan 19, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05D23/24
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A heat transfer system includes a high side pressure sensor in the form of a temperature dependent resistance in heat exchange with the system working fluid to locally heat the fluid in response to a control signal. Control means are provided for applying the control signal to the resistance and detecting a minimum thermal resistance between the thermistor and the working fluid.

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