Abstract: A system for monitoring at least one characteristic property of a multiphase fluid is disclosed.

Abstract: A system for monitoring at least one characteristic property of a multiphase fluid is disclosed.

Abstract: A dense medium separation device for separating a mixture which comprises: an outer housing defining a central longitudinal axis, the outer housing comprising: an inlet in fluid communication with the outer housing; a vortex space inside at least the outer housing; an outlet assembly arrangement in fluid communication with the outer housing and inlet, the outlet assembly arrangement having: an outer body arranged about the central longitudinal axis; and at least one inner body having a portion arranged concentrically inside the outer body, the outer body and the at least one inner body defining therebetween at least two concentric and fluidly separated outlet passages in fluid communication with the inlet, each outlet passage including an outlet in fluid communication with the inlet; and a central rod extending along the central longitudinal axis within at least the vortex space, the central rod configured to rotate about the central longitudinal axis, wherein when the mixture is introduced into the inlet, th

Abstract: A method for determining at least one characteristic of a multiphase fluid including the steps of applying alternating energy of a predetermined amplitude to a portion of a multiphase fluid and measuring the electrical impedance spectrum across the portion of multiphase fluid whereby a characteristic of the multiphase fluid can be determined from the measured electrical impedance spectrum.

Abstract: An image (100) of particulate material, such as an X-ray image of coal, is captured and processed to determine a parameter of the material, such as particle density or particle size distribution. The performance or efficiency of a processing system, such as a dense medium separator, can be evaluated by determining parameters of the material before entry to and after exit from the processing system. The parameter is determined by comparing image characteristics (relating to statistical features), to a predetermined set of image characteristics. If the image (100) is obtained by transmission of radiation through the material, accuracy can be improved by measuring the thickness of the material.

Abstract: An image (100) of particulate material, such as an X-ray image of coal, is captured and processed to determine a parameter of the material, such as particle density or particle size distribution. The performance or efficiency of a processing system, such as a dense medium separator, can be evaluated by determining parameters of the material before entry to and after exit from the processing system. The parameter is determined by comparing image characteristics (relating to statistical features), to a predetermined set of image characteristics. If the image (100) is obtained by transmission of radiation through the material, accuracy can be improved by measuring the thickness of the material.

Abstract: A method for determining at least one characteristic of a multiphase fluid including the steps of applying alternating energy of a predetermined amplitude to a portion of a multiphase fluid and measuring the electrical impedance spectrum across the portion of multiphase fluid whereby a characteristic of the multiphase fluid can be determined from the measured electrical impedance spectrum.

Abstract: An example method for determining at least one characteristic of a multiphase fluid includes applying alternating energy of predetermined amplitude to a portion of a multiphase fluid and measuring the electrical impedance spectrum across the portion of the multiphase fluid, whereby a characteristic of the multiphase fluid can be determined from the measured electrical impedance spectra.

Abstract: An image (100) of particulate material, such as an X-ray image of coal, is captured and processed to determine a parameter of the material, such as particle density or particle size distribution. The performance or efficiency of a processing system, such as a dense medium separator, can be evaluated by determining parameters of the material before entry to and after exit from the processing system. The parameter is determined by comparing image characteristics (relating to statistical features or the like of the material), to a predetermined set of image characteristics. If the image (100) is obtained by transmission of radiation through the material, accuracy can be improved by measuring the thickness of the material.

Abstract: A method for determining at least one characteristic of a multiphase fluid including the steps of applying alternating energy of a predetermined amplitude to a portion of a multiphase fluid and measuring the electrical impedance spectrum across the portion of multiphase fluid whereby a characteristic of the multiphase fluid can be determined from the measured electrical impedance spectra.

Abstract: A method for detecting extraneous matter in a fluid including the steps of applying an energy source to electrodes located in a fluid, measuring real and imaginary electrical impedance values across the electrodes for a plurality of different frequencies of alternating energy and identifying at least one characteristic of an extraneous matter in the fluid.

Abstract: A method for detecting extraneous matter in a fluid including the steps of applying an energy source to electrodes located in a fluid, measuring real and imaginary electrical impedance values across the electrodes for a plurality of different frequencies of alternating energy and identifying at least one characteristic of an extraneous matter in the fluid.