Flow Rate

The analysis process begins with the bombardment of material on the conveyor belt with thermal neutrons. These neutrons interact with the nuclei of the material's atoms, causing them to emit gamma energy levels specific to each element. The detectors capture this gamma energy and convert it into electrical signals, which are then processed by the analyzer.

The results from this analysis are collected and averaged, and the data is presented to the user on a minute-by-minute basis. Because the neutron bombardment and gamma emission processes occur at the speed of light, there is effectively no practical upper limit on conveyor speed. This allows for accurate and real-time measurement of material flow rates regardless of how fast the conveyor operates.

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