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Method and apparatus for detecting agglomerates

US6417295B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 2000
Grant dateJul 9, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S526/901
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Agglomerates 20 in a mixed phase container 1 are detected by measuring strain in a detecting rod 50 disposed in the mixed phase container 1 in which a mixed phase of gas and powders is formed. The detecting rod 50 is disposed at an insertion angle &thgr; in the range from 20 degrees to 70 degrees with relation to the flow of gas and powders.

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