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Apparatus and method for real time boiling point detection and control

US5947370A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 1998
Grant dateSep 7, 1999
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF23N2223/52
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for monitoring and controlling the state of a thermal process. The system applies a modulated heat input to a liquid in a vessel and a thermal response measured at the bottom of the vessel provides information for real time processing of thermal properties of the liquid as it is being heated. Detection and control of an unknown boiling point enables a steady simmer or boiling condition in the liquid to be maintained.

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