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Dielectric characterization of bituminous froth

US8120369B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 2009
Grant dateFeb 21, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 27, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G1/047
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of determining a permittivity of a substance may include providing a probe having a planar end surface, providing a signal source and a signal receiver coupled to the probe, and physically contacting the substance with the planar end surface of the probe defining an interface. The method may further include measuring a reflection coefficient of the substance by at least transmitting a signal through the probe to the interface, receiving a reflected signal from the interface, and comparing the transmitted and reflected signals. The method may further include calculating the permittivity of the substance based upon the reflection coefficient.

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