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The application of neutron backscatter techniques to level measurement problems

Leonardi-Cattolica et al., 1982

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11373280567910516261
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Leonardi-Cattolica A
McMillan D
Telfer A
Griffin L
Hunt R
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THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE 1981 SYMPOSIUM ON INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR FOSSIL-ENERGY PROCESSES June 8-10, 1981

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The principles involved in the use of neutrons to detect the presence of hydrogen are well known. 1, 2 Hydrogen measurement devices based on these principles are used extensively for well logging. 2 And moisture gauges which employ neutrons3 are widely used. However …
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