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Method and device for measuring fluid flow

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7253477
The invention is a fluid flow measuring device for determining the coolant flow at the entrance to a specific nuclear reactor fuel region. The device comprises a plurality of venturis having the upstream inlet and throat pressure of each respectively manifolded together to provide one static pressure signal for each region monitored. The device provides accurate flow measurement with low pressure losses and uniform entrance and discharge flow distribution. 1 claim, 7 figures.
Assignee:
Energy Research and Development Administration
Patent Number(s):
US 3993539
OSTI ID:
7253477
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English