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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 30, 2013
Filed:
Nov. 13, 2008
Applicants:
Thomas John Partington, Leeds, GB;
Paul David Featonby, Newcastle, GB;
Kenneth James, Yarm, GB;
Peter Jackson, Stockton-on-Tees, GB;
Inventors:
Thomas John Partington, Leeds, GB;
Paul David Featonby, Newcastle, GB;
Kenneth James, Yarm, GB;
Peter Jackson, Stockton-on-Tees, GB;
Assignee:
Johnson Matthey PLC, London, GB;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01F 23/28 (2006.01); G01N 13/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An apparatus and method for the identification of different phases (-) in a multi-phase medium includes at least two arrays (A,B) of ultrasound transducers capable of transmitting and receiving ultrasound through the medium separating them. The method and apparatus is useful for the location of phase interfaces in vessels such as oil separators.