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Sensor tube with reduced coherent vortex shedding

US7836780B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 2008
Grant dateNov 23, 2010
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Expiry dateSep 19, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/494
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device comprises a sensor tube for placement in a process flow and a flow-modifying element. The flow-modifying element is formed on the sensor tube, in order to reduce flow-induced vibrations by reducing coherent vortex shedding in the process flow.

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