Tensiometer with removable wick
Patent
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OSTI ID:868234
- Richland, WA
The present invention relates to improvements in tensiometers for measuring soil water tension comprising a rod shaped wick. the rod shaped wick is shoestring, rolled paper towel, rolled glass microfiber filter, or solid ceramic. The rod shaped wick is secured to the tensiometer by a cone washer and a threaded fitting.
- Research Organization:
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC06-76RL01830
- Assignee:
- Battelle Memorial Institute (Richland, WA)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5103654
- OSTI ID:
- 868234
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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