Zero-G phase detector and separator
Abstract
The gaseous phase is detected and then separated from a liquid phase in a fluid. This is accomplished by centrifuging the liquid phase while the gaseous phase migrates to the axis. When the expected phase is detected at a predetermined port, a signal is generated to open the liquid or gas valve at the respective outlet ports and to modulate these valves in such a manner as to withdraw fluid at the same volume rate at which it is admitted.
- Publication:
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Report
- Pub Date:
- March 1990
- Bibcode:
- 1990nasa.reptR....S
- Keywords:
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- Gas Valves;
- Phase Detectors;
- Separators;
- Signal Processing;
- Weightlessness;
- Centrifuging;
- Liquid Phases;
- Patents;
- Instrumentation and Photography