Ultrasound measurement apparatus for liquids characterization

The present paper discloses the validation of an experimental ultrasound apparatus and method for liquids characterization. The research aims to stablish a simple, reliable, accurate and portable way to identify contaminants in hydrocarbon substances, such as adulteration in gasoline. The results de...

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Published in:Journal of physics. Conference series 2018-03, Vol.975 (1), p.12026
Main Authors: Vieira, R C, Costa-Felix, R P B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Contaminants
Liquids
Physics
Ultrasonic imaging
Ultrasonic testing
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Summary:The present paper discloses the validation of an experimental ultrasound apparatus and method for liquids characterization. The research aims to stablish a simple, reliable, accurate and portable way to identify contaminants in hydrocarbon substances, such as adulteration in gasoline. The results depicted so far demonstrated a general uncertainty of speed of sound assessment less than 10 m s-1, and distance accuracy of less than 1%. Those figures are good enough for an in-site device to evaluate possible contamination of fuels or other liquids.
ISSN:1742-6588
1742-6596
DOI:10.1088/1742-6596/975/1/012026