Sensors & Electronics
Macro Property Measurement
Liquid Evaluation Tools for Evolving Needs (415)
Problem: Need effective tools for non-contact evaluation of liquids in closed containers for a variety of applications.
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart):
Circuits and Devices through Measurement & Analysis System Applications
PNNL Solution:
- Evolving measurement requirements and target liquids
- Early 1990's - munitions inspection instrument
- Mid 1990's - instrument for treaty verification
- Late 1990's - instrument for smuggling detection
- ~2001 - "smuggling" instrument commercialization
- ~2003 - small, sealed container instrument
- On-going development of needed tools
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Laboratory measurement of acoustic properties of selected liquids (targets of interest and common commercial/industrial liquids) to develop signature library; analysis of library signatures to identify distinguishing signal features; develop and evaluate laboratory measurement system to leverage key signature differences; design prototype equipment for practical method evaluation; develop data analysis algorithms and software for instrument control and data analysis; demonstrate instrument performance; document design and performance; train staff in system operation; commercialize instrument to ensure source for instruments to meet client requirements.
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Contact: Aaron Diaz
