Optics: measuring and testing – For size of particles
Patent
1993-10-29
2000-04-11
Pham, Hoa Q.
Optics: measuring and testing
For size of particles
G01N 2105
Patent
active
06049381&
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for real-time monitoring of particulates in a fluid. The fluid is illuminated, and an image formed of the interior of the fluid. The image is then detected, and processed to determine the size, shape, etc. of particulates within the fluid.
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Chamberlain Martin
Duncan Michael D.
Howard Paul L.
Mahon Rita
McKenna Thomas
Eipert William F.
McDonnell Thomas E.
Miles Edward
Pham Hoa Q.
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of
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