Apparatus and method for measuring fluid flow parameters
US11650089B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 10, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01P5/245
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for measuring a parameter of a fluid flow passing within a pipe is provided. The apparatus includes a sensing device and a processing unit. The sensing device has a sensor array that includes at least one first macro fiber composite (MFC) strain sensor disposed at a first axial position, and at least one second MFC strain sensor disposed at a second axial position. The first axial position and the second axial position are spaced apart from one another. The at least one first MFC strain sensor and the at least one second MFC strain sensor are both configured to produce signals representative of pressure variations of the fluid flow passing within the pipe. The processing unit is configured to receive the signals from the sensor array and measure one or more fluid flow parameters based on the signals.
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