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Systems and methods for monitoring solids using mechanical resonator

US7634937B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 2005
Grant dateDec 22, 2009
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Expiry dateJan 9, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2291/0427
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Particle and multi-phase system monitoring methods, systems and apparatus are disclosed. Preferred embodiments comprise one or more mechanical resonator sensing elements. In preferred embodiments a sensor or a sensor subassembly is ported to a fluidized bed vessel such as a fluidized bed polymerization reactor.

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