Field matric potential sensor

Patent · Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2001

OSTI ID:873997

Hubbell, Joel M ^[1]; Sisson, James B ^[1]

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1. Idaho Falls, ID

A method of determining matric potential of a sample, the method comprising placing the sample in a container, the container having an opening; and contacting the sample with a tensiometer via the opening. An apparatus for determining matric potential of a sample, the apparatus comprising a housing configured to receive a sample; a portable matric potential sensing device extending into the housing and having a porous member; and a wall closing the housing to insulate the sample and at least a portion of the matric potential sensing device including the porous member.

• Research Organization: Idaho National Laboratory (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC07-94ID13223
• Assignee: Bechtel BWXT Idaho, LLC (Idaho Falls, ID)
• Patent Number(s): US 6289725
• OSTI ID: 873997
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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