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Method and apparatus for measuring gas flow using bubble volume

US5092181A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 21, 1990
Grant dateMar 3, 1992
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01P5/20
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Method and apparatus for measuring minute gas flows and/or accumulations wherein a gas flow is bubbled through a defined path in separated form and a sensor is used to detect and count each bubble. The bubble count signal can be used to calculate gas accumulation, or to calculate gas flow rate if made during a defined time period, or to meter the flow of the gas to a point of utilization.

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