Patent ID: 6053632
Filing Date: 2000-04-25
Classification: G01J

Abstract:
An apparatus comprisinga feed injector including a feed injector tip having an opening, the feed injector tip being in fluid communication with a feed inlet and a flange connector, the flange connector being in optical alignment with the opening of the feed injector tip;a blind flange sized to fit on the flange connector of the feed injector and thereby form a gas pressure resistant seal,a light conduit, the light conduit having a light receiving end and a light transmitting end;a pressure sealing gland, fitted in the blind flange such that the light conduit can pass through the blind flange and that the receiving end of the light conduit extends into the feed injector such that the light receiving end of the light conduit is in optical alignment with the opening of the feed injector tip;an optical coupler, the optical coupler connecting the light transmitting end of the light conduit to a fiber optic cable anda pyrometer, the pyrometer being optically connected tc the fiber optic cable.