Sensors & Electronics
Physical Property Sensors
Evaluation of Liquids in Large Containers (437)
Problem: Need portable instruments for non-invasive evaluation of liquids in large, closed bulk-sized containers.
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Sensors and Devices through Integrated Systems.
PNNL Solution:
- Container material and thickness can be ignored for large containers
- Single-sided approach used to simplify system design while meeting application and user requirements
- Designed integrated* handheld units for field identification or classification of liquids
- Licensed technology to meet client need for production instruments
- Capability resulted in R&D 100 Award and FLC Award
*Units include user interface, sender-receiver, data processing, and liquid property database
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Develop and evaluate laboratory measurement equipment to leverage key signature differences; design and build integrated prototype equipment for practical method evaluation; develop data analysis algorithms and software for instrument control and data analysis; evaluate and 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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