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Method and apparatus for measuring flow velocity using matched filters

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OSTI ID:7001486
An apparatus and method for measuring the flow velocities of individual phase flow components of a multiphase flow utilizes matched filters. Signals arising from flow noise disturbance are extracted from the flow, at upstream and downstream locations. The signals are processed through pairs of matched filters which are matched to the flow disturbance frequency characteristics of the phase flow component to be measured. The processed signals are then cross-correlated to determine the transit delay time of the phase flow component between sensing positions. 8 figs.
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
Assignee:
PTO; EDB-94-125588
Patent Number(s):
US 4402230; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 6-284050
OSTI ID:
7001486
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English