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Title: Device and method for measuring multi-phase fluid flow in a conduit using an elbow flow meter

Patent ·
OSTI ID:512413

A system is described for measuring fluid flow in a conduit. The system utilizes pressure transducers disposed generally in line upstream and downstream of the flow of fluid in a bend in the conduit. Data from the pressure transducers is transmitted to a microprocessor or computer. The pressure differential measured by the pressure transducers is then used to calculate the fluid flow rate in the conduit. Control signals may then be generated by the microprocessor or computer to control flow, total fluid dispersed, (in, for example, an irrigation system), area of dispersal or other desired effect based on the fluid flow in the conduit. 2 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 Idaho Technologies Co., Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,641,915/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-383,343
OSTI ID:
512413
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 24 Jun 1997
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English