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Non-invasive fluid flow detection using digital accelerometers

US9927274B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

JABIL INC.

Inventors

Jamie Evans · Gilbert, US
Stephen A. McSoley · St. Petersburg, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 24, 2015
Grant date	Mar 27, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 24, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01P15/125
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for estimating fluid flow in a system including a pump and a fluid vessel operatively coupled to the pump via a conduit is described herein. The system comprises an accelerometer affixed to an exterior surface of the conduit, wherein the accelerometer is configured to generate signals representing physical movement of the conduit, and wherein the signals are suitable for estimating fluid flow in the conduit.

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