METHODS FOR MONITORING AND MODIFYING A FLUID STREAM USING OPTICOANALYTICAL DEVICES
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1. A method comprising:
- providing a fluid in a fluid stream; and
monitoring a characteristic of the fluid using a first opticoanalytical device that is in optical communication with the fluid in the fluid stream.
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Abstract
In or near real-time monitoring of fluids can take place using an opticoanalytical device that is configured for monitoring the fluid. The opticoanalytical devices can be used for monitoring various processes in which fluids are used. The methods can comprise providing a fluid in a fluid stream and monitoring a characteristic of the fluid using a first opticoarialytical device that is in optical communication with the fluid in the fluid stream.
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1. A method comprising:
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providing a fluid in a fluid stream; and monitoring a characteristic of the fluid using a first opticoanalytical device that is in optical communication with the fluid in the fluid stream. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method comprising:
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providing a fluid in a fluid stream; monitoring a characteristic of the fluid using a first opticoanalytical device that is in optical communication with the fluid in the fluid stream; determining if the characteristic of the fluid needs to be adjusted based upon an output from the first opticoanalytical device; performing an action on the fluid in the fluid stream so as to adjust the characteristic thereof; and after performing the action on the fluid in the fluid stream, monitoring the characteristic of the fluid using a second opticoanalytical device that is in optical communication with the fluid in the fluid stream. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method comprising:
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providing water in a fluid stream; performing an action on the water in the fluid stream so um in adjust a characteristic of the water; after performing the action on the water in the fluid stream, monitoring e characteristic of the water using an opticoanalytical device that is in optical communication with the water in the fluid stream; and determining if the characteristic of the water lies within a desired range. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22)
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