Method of and apparatus for in-situ measurement of degradation of automotive fluids and the like by micro-electron spin resonance (ESR) spectrometry
US7589529B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01P7/06
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of and miniaturized apparatus adapted for in-situ measurement of degradation of automotive fluids and the like by micro-electron spin resonance (ESR) spectrometry, wherein the use of a modulated constant magnetic field in an RF resonating variable frequency microwave cavity resonator through which a fluid sample is passed, enables direct detection of molecular changes in such fluid sample resulting from fluid degradation during use.
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