Use of multiple flow metering devices in parallel to monitor and control fluids through a pipe
US11280655B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D7/0652
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fluid metering system includes a first and a second fluidic pipe section disposed in parallel between a fluidic pipe inlet and outlet. The first fluidic pipe section includes a first flow control device and a first flow metering device each connected in fluidic series. The second fluidic pipe section includes a second flow metering device connected in fluidic series. The fluidic pipe inlet and the fluidic pipe outlet have the same cross-sectional area and/or flow rate capacity. The first fluidic pipe section has an equal or smaller cross-sectional area and/or flow rate capacity in comparison to the fluidic pipe inlet and outlet. The second fluidic pipe section has a smaller cross-sectional area and/or flow rate capacity in comparison to the cross-sectional area and/or flow rate capacity of the first fluidic pipe section. Alternatively, the second fluidic pipe section may include a second flow control device connected in fluidic series.
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