Fiber optic and strain probe mass-flux meters for gas-solids suspensions. [For measuring heat-transfer media in nuclear coal gasification system and pneumatic transportation of powdered coal through pipelines]
Described are two instruments developed for measuring the mass flux and mean properties of solid particles in gas-solids suspensions. One of the devices is a fiber-optic probe that derives signals from the attenuation of light by particles crossing the gap between the optic fibers. These signals are relayed to an oscilloscope giving a trace that is proportional to the local mass/flux. The other device consists of a circular target attached to a rod at the end of a cantilevered metal strip. Solid particles and gas strike the target, deflecting the strip, and strain gages attached to the strip detect this strain and relay it to a recorder. Both instruments are shown to respond to individual solid particles and measure local mass flux.
- OSTI ID:
- 7340586
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: ASME-EIC fluids engineering conference, Denver, CO, USA, 25 Apr 1966; Related Information: ASME Publication No. 66-FE-22
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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