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

Patent · Tue Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1996

OSTI ID:871017

Ortiz, Marcos G ^[1]; Boucher, Timothy J ^[2]

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1. Idaho Falls, ID
2. Helena, MT

A system 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.

• Research Organization: Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory, Idaho Falls, ID
• DOE Contract Number: AC07-94ID13223
• Assignee: Lockheed Idaho Technologies Company (Idaho Falls, ID)
• Patent Number(s): US 5641915
• OSTI ID: 871017
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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