Method and device for flow control
US12311359B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N35/1097
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A flow control device, a system and a method are disclosed. The flow control device comprises a displaceable means (101) having a direction of displacement and being displaceable between a first position and a second position. The flow control device further comprises a body (110) comprising a first cavity (102) in fluid contact with a first side of the displaceable means (102) forming a first volume. The first cavity further comprising a first inlet (103), a primary outlet (104) with a primary flow resistance and arranged essentially parallel with the displacement direction, wherein the primary outlet comprises an inlet opening (105) facing the displaceable means at a first distance (106) from the displaceable means in the direction of displacement, a secondary outlet (107) with a secondary flow resistance, wherein the displaceable means is displaceable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, a first fluid path (108) between the first inlet (103) and the primary outlet (104) is provided, and a second flow path (109) between the inlet (103) and the secondary outlet (107) is provided; In the second position, the displaceable means is displaced at least…
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