Title :
A Microwave Sensor for Steam Quality
Author :
Jean, Buford Randall
Author_Institution :
Baylor Univ., Waco
fDate :
4/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
In this paper, a microwave-based in-line sensor for steam quality is described, and test results are reported. The sensor employs a novel high-pressure process seal that minimizes mismatch effects when water condenses on its inner surface.
Keywords :
microwave detectors; high-pressure process seal; microwave-based in-line sensor; steam quality; Dielectric measurement; interferometer; microwave measurements; process monitoring; steam quality;
Journal_Title :
Instrumentation and Measurement, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TIM.2007.913821