System and method for bidirectional flow and controlling fluid flow in a conduit
A system for measuring bidirectional flow, including backflow, of fluid in a conduit is disclosed. The system utilizes a structural mechanism to create a pressure differential in the conduit. Pressure sensors are positioned upstream from the mechanism, at the mechanism, and downstream from the mechanism. Data from the pressure sensors are transmitted to a microprocessor or computer, and pressure differential detected between the pressure sensors is then used to calculate the backflow. Control signals may then be generated by the microprocessor or computer to shut off valves located in the conduit, upon the occurrence of backflow, or to control flow, total material dispersed, etc. in the conduit. 3 figs.
- Research Organization:
- Idaho National Laboratory (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC07-94ID13223
- Assignee:
- Lockheed Martin Idaho Technologies Co., Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5,886,267/A/
- Application Number:
- PAN: 8-771,316
- OSTI ID:
- 335488
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: 23 Mar 1999
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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