Continuously monitoring and self-cleaning liquid density measurement system
AssigneeScientific Resources, Inc.
InventorJames E. Bentkowski
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Abstract
An apparatus for measuring density of drilling mud. An elongated cylindrical measuring chamber is pivoted on a base at one end and includes conduits for introducing the mud into the chamber. A force measuring thrust a gauge mounted on the base and supporting the chamber intermediate its ends provides a signal proportional to the weight of the receptacle and its contents. Since the volume of the chamber is constant the weight varies as a function of the density of mud. A rotating wire brush mounted within the chamber tends to scrape away accumulating solid material on the inner walls thereof. The chamber is provided with a ceramic liner.
Claims10
A system for continuously monitoring and measuring the actual physical weight or density of a liquid whether the liquid is in a static state or flowing state comprising a base, a container having two ends pivotable thereto and through which the liquid flows, a weight measuring mechanism attached to said container to measure the weight of the liquid in said container and means within said container to avoid build-up of material inside said container.
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