Machine for detecting sugar crystals in molasses
AssigneeSugar Research Limited
InventorStefan R. Reichard
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Abstract
There is disclosed apparatus for detecting solids in a fluid. A method of detecting solids in a fluid is also disclosed. The apparatus includes fluid sampling means within a housing. The sampling means conveys a sample of the fluid to a testing station adjacent which a movement or vibration detector is mounted. The flow path of the sample is restricted to crush or tend to crush solids in the fluid and cause movement or vibrations detected by the detector and means for providing a visual and/or audible output indicate the presence of solids in the fluid.
Claims9
A device for detecting the presence of solid particles in a fluid including:
- a housing having means defining an inlet for fluid and means defining an outlet for fluid;
- fluid sampling means within the housing, for directing and conveying a sample of the fluid to a testing station within the housing, said testing station having a path defined within it, through which path the fluid sample can flow;
- means for restricting the path through the testing station such that the fluid sample is caused to flow through the testing station and any solid particles in the fluid are crushed or tend to be crushed, thus causing movement or vibrations which may be detected by detection means;
- detection means adjacent the testing station, for detecting said movement or vibrations caused by said crushing;
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- output means operably coupled to said detection means, for providing a visual and/or audible indication of solid particles in the fluid.
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