External solids level detection for a collection vessel

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 12072225
APP PUB NO 20190063984A1
SERIAL NO

16104548

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A mixed fluid collection apparatus includes a collection vessel configured to contain a fluid comprising a first component and a second component. The collection vessel includes an outer shell within which the fluid is contained. An emitter is coupled to an outside of the outer shell at a first position, and is configured to emit an acoustic signal into the outer shell. A receiver is coupled to the outside of the outer shell at a second position, with the receiver being configured to detect the acoustic signal emitted by the emitter. A controller is coupled to the emitter and the receiver. The controller is configured to determine a time between when the acoustic signal is emitted and when the acoustic signal is detected, and the controller is configured to determine a level of the second component in the collection vessel based on the time.

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ENERCORP ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS INCCALGARY

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Bowley, Ryan Thomas Calgary, CA 40 202

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