Dynamic fluid level and bubble inspection for quality and proces

Details Dynamic fluid level and bubble inspection for quality and proces Dynamic fluid level and bubble inspection for quality and proces

1993-11-24

1995-05-09

Couso, Yon J.

Image analysis

Applications

Manufacturing or product inspection

250223B, 356427, G06K 900

Patent

active

054147786

ABSTRACT:
Fast image acquisition and image process control can be used to advantage to measure dynamic and transient phenomena. This technique can distinguish fluid from bubbles by modifying the image's gray levels. The technique is used for detecting fluid levels and bubbles, by counting image pixels dedicated to bubbles or to fluid along vertical or horizontal lines within the image. The rate of change of fluid level and the amount of bubbles with time indicate leakage in containers while they are in a dynamic state. The inspection of transient phenomena during a dynamic state gives an indication of the final quality and quantity of a product inside a container. It also provides a good feedback for the determination of fill nozzle operation, with the advantage of easy calibration and adjustment for the right amount of bubbles within the container. The application is highly beneficial in the beer and soft drink industry where the taste of the product is highly influenced by the amount of bubbles within the container.

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