System and method for contaminant detection in fluid streams
US9146181B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/28
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A contaminant detection system has a fluid path. A meter and a plurality of fluid conduits are disposed along the fluid path. The meter is configured to detect an operating parameter of a fluid. The plurality of fluid conduits forms a plurality of intermediate fluid paths. Each fluid conduit has a restriction orifice (RO), an inlet control valve, and an outlet control valve. In addition, the plurality of fluid conduits has a control line and an exposed line. The control line is configured to be isolated from the fluid for a time period. The exposed line is configured to be exposed to the fluid for the time period. The system is configured to determine a contaminant concentration of the fluid at least in part using the operating parameter and the time period.
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