Vortex generators positioned in flowtubes to promote boundary layer adherence of flow through a flowtube of a meter
US10837475B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 24, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01F1/662
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A vortex generator for use in a flowtube of a meter is provided. The vortex generator includes a plurality of raised elements on an inner surface of a flowtube. The plurality of raised elements are positioned on the inner surface of the flowtube upstream of a widening of the flowtube. The presence of the plurality of raised elements improves boundary layer adherence.
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