Apparatus and method for turbine flow meter sensor adjustment
US8640523B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 26, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01F25/10
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for calibrating a turbine flow meter via adjustment of electromagnetic sensor position are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a turbine flow meter includes a flow tube, a plurality of electromagnetic pickups, and a locator plate. The electromagnetic pickups are configured to detect rotation a flow indicator in the flow tube. The pickups are secured to the locator plate. The locator plate is configured to adjustably position the pickups relative to the flow tube.
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