Hydraulic installation and method of operating such an installation
US10294914B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 15, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/20
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a hydraulic installation where sediment concentration in the water flow circulating through the cited installation is monitored continuously. According to the invention, the hydraulic installation comprises a pressure-reducing device and a primary sensor: the pressure reducing device decreases the pressure and discharge of upstream water flow, comprising sediments, allowing that the primary sensor can operate continuously measuring sediment concentration from the upstream water flow. The hydraulic installation also comprises a calibrating device, providing the primary sensor with a reference value to be used for comparison matters and for establishing the content of sediment in the water flow.
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