On-line optical analysis of a substance through a conduit section of a process line
First Claim
1. A non-intrusive device for allowing spectrum analysis of a confined process stream through a light-transmitting conduit section of a process line, comprising a clip adapted to be externally mounted on the light-transmitting conduit section, said clip being at least partly made of a light-transmitting material and connectable to a source of light to direct a beam of light transversally through the conduit section, wherein said light-transmitting material is selected from a group consisting of:
- near infrared transmitting material and infrared transmitting material, and wherein said clip includes a hollow body housing at least one optical element, said hollow body defining a peripheral open ended slot for receiving the light-transmitting conduit section of the process line.
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Abstract
A conduit-mounted light-transmitting device (10) for allowing optical analysis of a substance through a process line conduit (14) made of a light-transmitting material. The device (10) comprises a clip (24) adapted to be detachably secured about the conduit section. The clip (24) defines an optical path intersecting the conduit section when the clip (24) is mounted thereon.
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20 Claims
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1. A non-intrusive device for allowing spectrum analysis of a confined process stream through a light-transmitting conduit section of a process line, comprising a clip adapted to be externally mounted on the light-transmitting conduit section, said clip being at least partly made of a light-transmitting material and connectable to a source of light to direct a beam of light transversally through the conduit section, wherein said light-transmitting material is selected from a group consisting of:
- near infrared transmitting material and infrared transmitting material, and wherein said clip includes a hollow body housing at least one optical element, said hollow body defining a peripheral open ended slot for receiving the light-transmitting conduit section of the process line.
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- 12. A conduit-mounted light-transmitting device in combination with a light-transmitting conduit section mounted in a process line for allowing optical analysis of a substance in the process line, the conduit-mounted light-transmitting device comprising a clip detachably securable about the conduit section, said clip defining an optical path intersecting the conduit section when said clip is secured thereabout, wherein said clip has a substantially hollow body having a conduit engaging section by which said body is releasably mounted directly on the light-transmitting conduit section, said optical path extending through said conduit engaging section for receiving and conducting a beam of light through the light-transmitting conduit section, and at least one optical element housed within said body for collecting the light transmitted through the conduit section.
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