Method and system for continuous in situ monitoring of viscosity

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes – Shaping or treating luminescent material

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25022714, 264 401, 264 402, 356133, 436 55, 436172, B29C 3502, G01N 2164

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051587203

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for in situ monitoring the viscosity and cure of resins using viscosity dependent fluorescence uses a fiber optic waveguide to introduce light to the resin of a wavelength exciting fluorescence and to conduct the emitted light to a monitor. The emitted light parameters correlate to the viscosity and cure conditions of the resin. The apparatus and method may be used to control composite construction and to provide information on the in service condition of composites.

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