High survivability fluid flow sensor having a load cell for detecting loading on the sensor probe
US9021893B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01P5/04
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A high survivability fluid flow sensor includes a sensor housing defining an interior space. A sensor probe has a first end disposed within the interior space. The sensor probe also includes a second end opposite the first end outside the interior space. At least one load cell is disposed within the interior space and is operatively engaged with the first end of the sensor probe. The load cell is configured to detect loading on the sensor probe as a result of fluid flow impinging on the sensor probe adjacent to the second end. The sensor is operable to capture fluid flow data history through an over pressure event via the sensor probe, which exerts pressure upon the piezoelectric load cell(s), thereby enabling analysis of the wave fluid dynamics.
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