Automatic monitoring system for a separation reservoir
US5946967A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 7, 1996 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01F23/2962
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The monitoring system for a separation reservoir containing at least two mediums, at least one medium floating on another medium includes: means for determining the levels of the upper and lower boundaries of the floating medium; means, responsive to the means for determining, for comparing the upper and lower boundary levels to reference levels in the separation reservoir; and means, responsive to the means for comparing, for indicating the condition of the reservoir.
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