Milliwave melter monitoring system
US7997121B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 11, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2011/006
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A milliwave melter monitoring system is presented that has a waveguide with a portion capable of contacting a molten material in a melter for use in measuring one or more properties of the molten material in a furnace under extreme environments. A receiver is configured for use in obtaining signals from the melt/material transmitted to appropriate electronics through the waveguide. The receiver is configured for receiving signals from the waveguide when contacting the molten material for use in determining the viscosity of the molten material. Other embodiments exist in which the temperature, emissivity, viscosity and other properties of the molten material are measured.
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