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Apparatus and method for detecting characteristics of a working fluid

US5660052A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 1995
Grant dateAug 26, 1997
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05D23/24
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

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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