Patent ID: 9625399
Date: 2017-04-18
CPC Classifications: G01N

Claim:
1. A device for measuring thermo-electric values for use in determining thermal conductivity of a sample, the sample being soil, the device comprising: a copper cylindrical nucleus for receiving the soil; an electrical resistance surrounding at least a portion of the cylindrical nucleus, the electrical resistance being configured to generate a flow of heat on the soil; a cylindrical support for thermally insulating and supporting the cylindrical nucleus; a thermopair element insertable into at least a portion of the cylindrical nucleus, the thermopair element being configured to measure thermo-electric data of the soil; a first conduit configured to permit water to enter at least a portion of the device; a water source connected to the first conduit via a hose; a second conduit configured to permit water to exit at least a portion of the device; a reservoir connected to the second conduit via a hose, the reservoir being configured to receive and hold water, the reservoir being spaced-apart from the water source; and a data storage device connected to the thermopair element, wherein thermal conductivity of the soil is determined based on the data.