Fluid formulation evaluation and improvement utilizing broad...

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2006-07-18

2006-07-18

Deb, Anjan (Department: 2858)

Electricity: measuring and testing

Electrolyte properties

Using a conductivity determining device

C324S448000, C324S449000, C324S698000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07078910

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for evaluating and improving the properties of fluid formulations is disclosed. The inventive concept employs impedance spectroscopy (IS) measurements and data analyses to determine IS parameters of fluids representative of a fluid formulation. Correlations are determined between the IS parameters and the properties of the fluids, and a modified or new fluid formulation may be developed responsive to the correlations.

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