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Method and apparatus for selectively detecting one of two immiscible liquids in the presence of the other liquid

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OSTI ID:7166400
Oil is detected in the presence of water by placing a translucent, porous body of hydrophobic material in contact with the oil and water and detecting the amount by which light incident on the body is attenuated on propagation through the body. 4 figs.
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-76RL01830
Assignee:
Battelle Memorial Inst., Richland, WA (United States)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 4899047
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-210874
OSTI ID:
7166400
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English