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Method of measuring a liquid pool volume

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7274776
A method of measuring a molten metal liquid pool volume and in particular molten titanium liquid pools is disclosed, including the steps of (a) generating an ultrasonic wave at the surface of the molten metal liquid pool, (b) shining a light on the surface of a molten metal liquid pool, (c) detecting a change in the frequency of light, (d) detecting an ultrasonic wave echo at the surface of the molten metal liquid pool, and (e) computing the volume of the molten metal liquid. 3 figures.
DOE Contract Number:
AC07-76ID01570
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5000046; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-478375
OSTI ID:
7274776
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English