Sediment assessment
US8189876B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 18, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2021/5957
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There are described methods and apparatus for assessing sediments generated in liquid-based systems. The methods involve optically obtaining information to enable height and, thus, volume data relating to sediments to be measured. Although single samples of liquid-based systems may be processed the methods are particularly suited to processing multiple samples to obtain data relating to sediments at a high rate. The apparatus includes automated handling equipment to enable samples to be moved between workstations and relative to associated optical equipment that is used to obtain information relating to the sediments.
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