Systems and methods for hybrid flow sensing
US9222817B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 16, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01F1/7082
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and method for flow sensing are provided. One system includes a flow conduit configured to allow fluid flow therethrough, a flow disturber disposed in the flow conduit and configured to impart a flow disturbance to the fluid flow and an actuator operably connected to the flow disturber to control the flow disturber to impart the flow disturbance to the fluid flow. The system further includes a plurality of sensors disposed in the flow conduit that are configured to have a geometrical and functional relationship with the flow conduit and the flow disturber, wherein the plurality of sensors are responsive to flow characteristics in the flow conduit. The system also includes a processor operably coupled to the plurality of sensors and configured to determine a flow rate of the fluid flow in the flow conduit using timing characteristics to select a processing method.
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