FIELD: measurement technology.
SUBSTANCE: invention relates to the field of measurement technology and can be used to control the level of deposits. Fluid flow systems may contain one or more resistive temperature detectors (RTDs) in contact with the fluid flowing through the system. One or more RTD sensors can operate in heating mode and in measurement mode. The thermal behavior of one or more RTD sensors can be analyzed to identify the level of deposition formed on the RTD sensors from the fluid flowing through the system. Determination of layering characteristics on RTD sensors operating at different temperatures can be used to establish a temperature-dependent layering profile. The layering profile can be used to determine whether layering occurs at specific locations in the fluid flow system, such as in the device being used.
EFFECT: technical result is that the detected conditions for the deposition can initiate one or more corrective actions that can be taken to prevent or minimize the formation of deposits before those negatively affect the operation of the fluid flow system.
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