Accurate determination of density, surface tension, and vessel depth using a triple bubbler system

Williams, Ammon N.; Galbreth, Greg G.; Sanders, Jeff

doi:10.1016/j.jiec.2018.02.011

Title: Accurate determination of density, surface tension, and vessel depth using a triple bubbler system

Journal Article · Wed Feb 14 00:00:00 EST 2018 · Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jiec.2018.02.011· OSTI ID:1480489

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Idaho National Lab. (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)

Here, a triple bubbler sensor was developed for use in high temperature molten salt systems used in pyroprocessing to determine the density, surface tension, and depth of the molten salt. Preliminary bubbler testing was performed in aqueous solutions to calibrate and validate the bubbler sensor. Independently determined fluid property values and depths were compared to the calculated values and the percent differences were less than 0.16 %, 3.38 %, and 0.31 % for density, surface tension, and depth, respectively. In addition, uncertainties were within 0.04 %, 1.25 %, and 0.15 % for density, surface tension, and depth, respectively.

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Research Organization:: Idaho National Laboratory (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Nuclear Energy (NE)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC07-05ID14517

OSTI ID:: 1480489

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 1582768

Report Number(s):: INL/JOU-17-43836-Rev000

Journal Information:: Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Vol. 63, Issue C; ISSN 1226-086X

Publisher:: ElsevierCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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