Optical Fluid Measurement Jet Homogenization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Optical measurements of fluidal matter are hindered by the formation of aggregates, which cause noise-like variations in the signal, leading to unreliable results and slow measurement processes due to the need for increased measurement periods and averaging.
Innovation Solution
An apparatus and method that utilize a jet of flowable matter to break aggregates in front of a detector, homogenizing the fluidal matter and improving measurement reliability by disturbing particles and aggregates, thereby enhancing signal quality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the measurement period is increased and results are averaged, then measurement reliability is improved, but measurement speed deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by emitting a jet of flowable matter before the optical measurement to break aggregates and homogenize the fluidal matter in advance. This preliminary homogenization ensures that particles remain separate during measurement, eliminating the need for extended measurement periods and averaging, thus improving both reliability and speed
2Reliability
If particles are kept separate, then measurement reliability is improved, but aggregate formation occurs naturally causing noise
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the harmful aggregates from the measurement zone by using a jet of flowable matter to break them apart. The jet removes aggregates and homogenizes the fluidal matter in front of the detector, eliminating the source of noise-like variations and improving signal quality
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs periodic action by continuously or periodically emitting jets of flowable matter to maintain particle separation. This periodic disruption prevents aggregate formation during measurement, ensuring consistent signal quality and reliable measurements
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution achieves more reliable optical measurements by breaking aggregates and homogenizing the fluidal matter, reducing noise and increasing measurement speed by ensuring particles remain separate, thus improving the accuracy and efficiency of the measurement process.
Implementation Method 1
at least one nozzle receives flowable matter and emits a jet of the flowable matter towards or fromwards an optical detector
Implementation Method 2
A jet of flowable matter breaks at least a part of aggregates in the fluidal matter in front of a detector, and homogenizes the measured part of the fluidal matter
Implementation Method 3
an optical detector associated with a measurement chamber, which has the fluidal matter, and which receives optical radiation from the fluidal matter
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AI summary
An apparatus for optically measuring fluidal matter having fluid as medium and particles non-dissolved in the medium wherein the apparatus comprises a measurement chamber, which is configured to contain the fluidal matter, and a nozzle. The nozzle receives flowable matter and emits a jet of the flowable matter towards or fromwards an optical detector which is associated with the measurement chamber and receives optical radiation from the fluidal matter in the measurement chamber.