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Identification of fluids and an interface between fluids

Lee et al., 1988

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5907813488711180361
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Lee D
Wayland Jr J
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Complex impedance measured over a predefined frequency range is used to determine the identity of different oils in a column. The location of an interface between the oils is determined from the percent frequency effects of the complex impedance measured across …
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