Sensor tube with reduced coherent vortex shedding
US7836780B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 26, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 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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