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Digital flow control system

US4030523A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 19, 1976
Grant dateJun 21, 1977
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Expiry dateApr 19, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/87314
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A digital flow control system for testing ramjet engines that permits conl of fuel in steps, or percentages, of full flow rate. Four cavitating venturis connected to four valves control the flow rate through the valves such that the fuel flow rate is regulated in 10% increments of full flow rate depending upon the combination of valves which are open.

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