Fluid detector recognizing foam and surge conditions
US7317993B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01F25/20
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for evaluating probe signal level readings in a manner that allows a low water detector to distinguish between a probe that is under a fluid level, or is above the fluid level and either being splashed or is within a foam. Low water detectors which utilize these systems and methods are also provided. The detectors generally utilize a representative probe reading, and a dynamic indicator between probe readings, for a set of probe readings taken in a time period to detect low water levels, foam, or surge.
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