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Device for measuring the flow of fluid in a well

US4442711A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 7, 1981
Grant dateApr 17, 1984
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01F1/3209
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention is related to a device for measuring the flowrate of fluid through a well. The device according to the invention comprises an upper portion adapted for connection with a cable, two elongated side members, generally parallel to and spaced from each other, secured to the upper portion, a vortex generating assembly comprising at least one obstacle secured between said side members transversely of their longitudinal direcition, said side members having, at least in the region of said assembly, facing walls which are substantially planar, and a transducer responsive to the occurrence of vortices generated by said assembly, said transducer producing a signal indicative of said flowrate.

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