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Flowmeter for gas-entrained solids flow

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6615429
This patent describes an apparatus and method for the measurement of solids feedrate in a gas-entrained solids flow conveyance system. The apparatus and method include a vertical duct connecting a source of solids to the gas-entrained flow conveyance system, a control valve positioned in the vertical duct, and a capacitive densitometer positioned along the duct at a location a known distance below the control valved.
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (USA)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 4930356
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-341004A
OSTI ID:
6615429
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English