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Magnetic flowmeter

US9027418B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 2012
Grant dateMay 12, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 6, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01F1/588
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A magnetic flowmeter for sensing process fluid flow is provided. The flowmeter includes a tube configured to receive the process fluid flow therethrough. A plurality of electrodes is disposed to contact process fluid. At least one electromagnetic coil is disposed proximate the tube. Flowmeter electronics are configured to drive a current through at least one electromagnetic coil and to sense a signal developed across a plurality of electrodes disposed to contact process fluid. A flexible circuit module is disposed proximate the tube, and has at least one flexible circuit containing a plurality of electrical traces electrically coupled to the flowmeter electronics. The at least one electromagnetic coil includes a first coil in the flexible circuit module that is coupled to the electrical traces.

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