Optical Flow Measuring Cell and Measuring Device Comprising the Flow Measuring Cell

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The invention describes an optical flow measuring cell designed to analyze fluid streams. This measuring cell features a carefully shaped channel, including sections for input, diffusion, and measurement, with overlapping optical windows for non-invasive optical analysis. The channel is specifically engineered to optimize fluid flow and avoid dead zones or particle sedimentation, and includes options for temperature control to further improve measurement accuracy. The invention also covers a complete measuring device comprising such a cell and associated analysis equipment.

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• Real-time monitoring of particle size and distribution during industrial crystallization processes
• Quality control in chemical and pharmaceutical production involving suspensions or particle-laden fluids
• Research applications for studying fluid dynamics or phase transitions in laboratory environments
• Process control in water treatment or food and beverage industries where suspended particles are monitored
• Integration into automated inline analysis systems for continuous process optimization

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• Enhanced measurement accuracy due to optimized flow geometry that prevents particle settling or dead zones
• Non-invasive optical analysis through overlapping windows allows real-time observation without interrupting the flow
• Flexible temperature control prevents false readings caused by precipitation or sedimentation due to temperature fluctuations
• Easy to clean and access due to modular construction with removable plates and components
• Suitable for a wide range of fluids thanks to chemical inertness of materials used in construction
• Improved process reliability, enabling better product quality and process optimization

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The invention relates to a measuring cell for analysing a fluid flow, wherein the measuring cell has a channel for conducting the fluid flow, which channel is divided into different sections and the cross section thereof is perpendicular to a longitudinal axis. The invention also relates to a measuring device comprising such a measuring cell.