Characterization of fluids using ultrasound

Details Characterization of fluids using ultrasound Characterization of fluids using ultrasound

2005-07-05

2005-07-05

Lefkowitz, Edward (Department: 2855)

Measuring and testing

Liquid analysis or analysis of the suspension of solids in a...

By vibration

C073S061450

Reexamination Certificate

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06912891

ABSTRACT:
A method of using ultrasonic reflectance to characterize physical properties of fluids, particularly food solutions. In general, the method comprises the steps of: (a) generating longitudinal ultrasonic waves, (b) coupling the transducer to the fluid being investigated, (c) detecting the reflected longitudinal waves, and (d) determining the physical property of interest by correlating certain characteristics of the reflected ultrasonic waves with the physical property being measured. A particular aspect of the invention is a self-calibrating ultrasonic device useful as a solids concentration sensor and/or a dissolution/precipitation sensor. Self calibration is accomplished via a twin delay line. The invention is particularly useful as an on-line sensor in the processing of food solutions such as milk, ketchup, syrup, chocolate and other confectionary.

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