3 inline refractometer sensor, 1 mounting the sensor – K-Patents PR-33-S User Manual

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3 Inline refractometer sensor

3.1 Mounting the sensor

The sensor mounting location should be chosen with care to ensure reliable readings

from the process.

3.1.1 Choosing sensor mounting location

The mounting location needs to be such that sediments or gas bubbles cannot accu-

mulate by the sensor. Good ﬂow velocity is essential in keeping the prism clean.

Important:

If the process pipe vibrates, support the pipe. A vibrating pipe might dam-

age the in-line sensor mounted on it.

The sensor cover should not be exposed to high temperature radiation. In most cases,

draft and natural convection provide suﬃcient air cooling if the air gets to ﬂow freely

around the sensor head.