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Milliwave melter monitoring system

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OSTI ID:1025578
A milliwave melter monitoring system is presented that has a waveguide with a portion capable of contacting a molten material in a melter for use in measuring one or more properties of the molten material in a furnace under extreme environments. A receiver is configured for use in obtaining signals from the melt/material transmitted to appropriate electronics through the waveguide. The receiver is configured for receiving signals from the waveguide when contacting the molten material for use in determining the viscosity of the molten material. Other embodiments exist in which the temperature, emissivity, viscosity and other properties of the molten material are measured.
Research Organization:
Savannah River Site (SRS), Aiken, SC (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC09-96SR18500;
Assignee:
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC (Aiken, SC)
Patent Number(s):
7,997,121
Application Number:
12/218,086
OSTI ID:
1025578
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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