Liquid-level sensing device
This invention relates to a device for sensing the level of a liquid while preventing the deposition and accumulation of materials on the exterior surfaces thereof. Two dissimilar metal wires are enclosed within an electrical insulating material, the wires being joined together at one end to form a thermocouple junction outside the insulating material. Heating means is disposed within the electrical insulating material and maintains the device at a temperature substantially greater than that of the environment surrounding the device, the heating means being electrically insulated from the two dissimilar thermocouple wires. In addition, a metal sheath surrounds and contacts both the electrical insulating material and the thermocouple junction. Electrical connections are provided for connecting the heating means with a power source and for connecting the thermocouple wires with a device for sensing the electrical potential across the thermocouple junction. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-33-011274
- Assignee:
- to U.S. Energy Research and Development Administration
- Patent Number(s):
- PAT-APPL-396,339.; US 3905243
- OSTI ID:
- 4155483
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 1973 Sep 11; Other Information: G01F23/22; H01L35/00. Orig. Receipt Date: 30-JUN-76
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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