Patent classifications
G01N2223/202
Radiographic inspection system for pipes and other structures and material loss estimation
Some embodiments include a radiographic inspection system, comprising: a drive mechanism configured to move along a structure; a detector attached to the drive mechanism; a radiation source attached to the drive mechanism and positionable relative to the detector such that a width of the structure casts a radiation shadow on an active area of the detector; and control logic coupled to the detector and configured to: receive an image from the detector; generate side wall loss information based on the image; and generate bottom wall loss information based on the image.
Radiographic inspection system for pipes and other structures using radioisotopes
Some embodiments include a radiographic inspection system, comprising: a detector; a support configured to attach the detector to a structure such that the detector is movable around the structure; a radioisotope collimator; and a collimator support arm coupling the detector to the radioisotope collimator such that the radioisotope collimator moves with the detector.
Device and method for measuring total cross-sectional phase fraction of multiphase flow based on ray coincidence measurement
A device for measuring a total cross-sectional phase fraction of a multiphase flow includes a scintillation crystal and a detector. The scintillation crystal is coupled to the detector; and the scintillation crystal includes lutetium-176.
RADIOGRAPHIC INSPECTION SYSTEM FOR PIPES AND OTHER STRUCTURES AND MATERIAL LOSS ESTIMATION
Some embodiments include a radiographic inspection system, comprising: a drive mechanism configured to move along a structure; a detector attached to the drive mechanism; a radiation source attached to the drive mechanism and positionable relative to the detector such that a width of the structure casts a radiation shadow on an active area of the detector; and control logic coupled to the detector and configured to: receive an image from the detector; generate side wall loss information based on the image; and generate bottom wall loss information based on the image.
DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MEASURING TOTAL CROSS-SECTIONAL PHASE FRACTION OF MULTIPHASE FLOW BASED ON RAY COINCIDENCE MEASUREMENT
A device for measuring a total cross-sectional phase fraction of a multiphase flow includes a scintillation crystal and a detector. The scintillation crystal is coupled to the detector; and the scintillation crystal includes lutetium-176.
Dual-beam multiphase fluid analysis systems and methods
A method for analyzing flow of a multiphase fluid through a flowmeter is provided. In one embodiment, the method includes transmitting two beams of electromagnetic radiation along different paths through a multiphase fluid and detecting the two transmitted beams with detectors. The method also includes determining a gas fraction and a water-in-liquid ratio of the multiphase fluid. The gas fraction is determined based on the detected first beam of electromagnetic radiation and the water-in-liquid ratio of the multiphase fluid is determined based on the detected second beam of electromagnetic radiation. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.
RADIOGRAPHIC INSPECTION SYSTEM FOR PIPES AND OTHER STRUCTURES USING RADIOISOTOPES
Some embodiments include a radiographic inspection system, comprising: a detector; a support configured to attach the detector to a structure such that the detector is movable around the structure; a radioisotope collimator; and a collimator support arm coupling the detector to the radioisotope collimator such that the radioisotope collimator moves with the detector.
DUAL-BEAM MULTIPHASE FLUID ANALYSIS SYSTEMS AND METHODS
A method for analyzing flow of a multiphase fluid through a flowmeter is provided. In one embodiment, the method includes transmitting two beams of electromagnetic radiation along different paths through a multiphase fluid and detecting the two transmitted beams with detectors. The method also includes determining a gas fraction and a water-in-liquid ratio of the multiphase fluid. The gas fraction is determined based on the detected first beam of electromagnetic radiation and the water-in-liquid ratio of the multiphase fluid is determined based on the detected second beam of electromagnetic radiation. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.
X-RAY FLUORESCENCE WITH HEAVY ELEMENT TARGET AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
A system for detecting gold in a sample using X-ray fluorescence can comprise an X-ray device having an X-ray tube assembly. The X-ray tube assembly can comprise a target material. The target material can comprise uranium (e.g., U-238). The X-ray device is configured to emit X-rays at a core or rock sample.
Dual-energy detection apparatus, system and method
The present application relates to a dual-energy detection method, system and apparatus. The apparatus includes: a first pixel detector array proximal to a ray source, configured to detect ray source photons having relatively low energy; and a second pixel detector array distal from the ray source, configured to detect ray source photons having relatively high energy; wherein the first pixel detector array includes a plurality of rows of first pixel detectors, the first pixel detector including a first sensitive medium, a first photosensitive device, a first incidence plane, and a first window; the second pixel detector array includes a single row of second pixel detectors, the second pixel detector including a second sensitive medium, a second photosensitive device, a second incidence plane, and a second window; and each of the second pixel detectors has the same pixel area as corresponding plurality of first pixel detectors thereof.