System and method for bidirectional flow and controlling fluid flow in a conduit
Abstract
A system for measuring bidirectional flow, including backflow, of fluid in a conduit is disclosed. The system utilizes a structural mechanism to create a pressure differential in the conduit. Pressure sensors are positioned upstream from the mechanism, at the mechanism, and downstream from the mechanism. Data from the pressure sensors are transmitted to a microprocessor or computer, and pressure differential detected between the pressure sensors is then used to calculate the backflow. Control signals may then be generated by the microprocessor or computer to shut off valves located in the conduit, upon the occurrence of backflow, or to control flow, total material dispersed, etc. in the conduit. 3 figs.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Idaho National Laboratory (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- OSTI Identifier:
- 335488
- Patent Number(s):
- 5886267
- Application Number:
- PAN: 8-771,316
- Assignee:
- Lockheed Martin Idaho Technologies Co., Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC07-94ID13223
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: 23 Mar 1999
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 44 INSTRUMENTATION, INCLUDING NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE DETECTORS; 42 ENGINEERING NOT INCLUDED IN OTHER CATEGORIES; FLOWMETERS; PRESSURE GRADIENTS; MEASURING METHODS; PRESSURE GAGES; VALVES; COMPUTERIZED CONTROL SYSTEMS
Citation Formats
Ortiz, M G. System and method for bidirectional flow and controlling fluid flow in a conduit. United States: N. p., 1999.
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Ortiz, M G. System and method for bidirectional flow and controlling fluid flow in a conduit. United States.
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abstractNote = {A system for measuring bidirectional flow, including backflow, of fluid in a conduit is disclosed. The system utilizes a structural mechanism to create a pressure differential in the conduit. Pressure sensors are positioned upstream from the mechanism, at the mechanism, and downstream from the mechanism. Data from the pressure sensors are transmitted to a microprocessor or computer, and pressure differential detected between the pressure sensors is then used to calculate the backflow. Control signals may then be generated by the microprocessor or computer to shut off valves located in the conduit, upon the occurrence of backflow, or to control flow, total material dispersed, etc. in the conduit. 3 figs.},
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