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Apparatus, system, and method for differential pressure measurement across a conduit flow area change

US7472610B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 2006
Grant dateJan 6, 2009
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2279/30
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for differential pressure measurement across a fluid conduit flow area change. The apparatus may include a particulate filter, a differential pressure sensor, and a fluid conduit size change downstream of the particulate filter. The apparatus may include a tube configured to place the downstream differential pressure sensor port in fluid contact with a uniform flow region of the fluid conduit downstream of the particulate filter. An apparatus is thereby provided to measure differential pressure across a fluid conduit flow area change such that the differential pressure measurement is minimally affected by the change in flow characteristics induced by the change in cross-sectional flow area.

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