Method of monitoring precise location at which fluid stream breaks up into droplets

摘要

Device monitors a fluid stream or jet in the region where it disintegrates into individual droplets. The point of sepn. (AP) is imaged (VID), and its location is determined from computerised (PC) image analysis. The determined location is then compared with a given limiting position for disintegration. Depending on whether this value is met, exceeded or undershot, further action may be initiated automatically. Also claimed is a computerised monitoring unit used to monitor the break point of the fluid jet, in a cell sorter.