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Method and apparatus for investigating a gas-liquid mixture

US7650799B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 2008
Grant dateJan 26, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01F1/002
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and system are provided for investigating a gas-liquid fluid mixture as it is conveyed in a conduit having a first constriction region providing a reduced conduit cross section. The method and system include inducing the mixture to exhibit swirling flow in the first constriction region, thereby separating the liquid from the gas, and determining one or more properties of the fluid in the first constriction region.

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