Apparatus and associated methods relate to simultaneously pumping and measuring density of an aircraft fuel. The aircraft fuel is pumped by a centrifugal pump having an impeller. A rotational frequency of the impeller is determined while the centrifugal pump is pumping the aircraft fuel. Flow rate of the aircraft fuel through the centrifugal pump is sensed. Pressure of the aircraft fuel is measured at two different points within or across the centrifugal pump or a differential pressure is measured between the two different points while the centrifugal pump is pumping the aircraft fuel. Density of the aircraft fuel is determined based on an empirically-determined head-curve relation corresponding to the centrifugal pump. The head-curve relation is empirically determined during a characterization phase. The empirically-determined head-curve relation relates the density of the aircraft fuel to the rotational frequency, the flow rate, and the pressures at the two different points.

Apparatus and associated methods relate to simultaneously pumping and measuring density of an aircraft fuel. The aircraft fuel is pumped by a centrifugal pump having an impeller. A rotational frequency of the impeller is determined while the centrifugal pump is pumping the aircraft fuel. Flow rate of the aircraft fuel through the centrifugal pump is sensed. Pressure of the aircraft fuel is measured at two different points within or across the centrifugal pump or a differential pressure is measured between the two different points while the centrifugal pump is pumping the aircraft fuel. Density of the aircraft fuel is determined based on an empirically-determined head-curve relation corresponding to the centrifugal pump. The head-curve relation is empirically determined during a characterization phase. The empirically-determined head-curve relation relates the density of the aircraft fuel to the rotational frequency, the flow rate, and the pressures at the two different points.

A flow measuring device capable of measuring at least parameters of a multiphase flow and to quantify an effect of decoupling on an interpretation of the parameters based on at least one characteristic of the multiphase fluid is disclosed. The flow measuring system includes various augmentations and enhancements to a Coriolis meter. The flow measuring system is capable of determining decoupling parameters that can be used to improve the output of a Coriolis meter. A method of retrofitting a Coriolis meter is also disclosed.

A flow measuring device capable of measuring at least parameters of a multiphase flow and to quantify an effect of decoupling on an interpretation of the parameters based on at least one characteristic of the multiphase fluid is disclosed. The flow measuring system includes various augmentations and enhancements to a Coriolis meter. The flow measuring system is capable of determining decoupling parameters that can be used to improve the output of a Coriolis meter. A method of retrofitting a Coriolis meter is also disclosed.

A windowless microbolometer for use in terrestrial applications and non-terrestrial applications is provided. The windowless microbolometer array may interact with a flow of gas such that a pixel-based image of the gas is generated when the flow of gas impinges upon the windowless microbolometer array. The windowless microbolometer array may also interact with a molecular beam to provide information related to density, shape, and propagation of the molecular beam.

A volume fraction meter that includes a flow meter coupled to a flow line. The flow line includes a turned portion and the flow meter is positioned upstream from the turned portion with respect to a flow direction. The flow meter is configured to measure a volumetric flow rate of a multiphase fluid flowing in the flow direction through the flow line. The flow line includes a nozzle opening downstream the turned portion. The volume fraction meter also includes a strain gauge coupled to the flow line between the flow meter and the turned portion of the flow line. The strain gauge is configured to measure a bending strain on the flow line upon discharge of the multiphase fluid through the nozzle opening, such that the bending strain and the volumetric flow-rate provide inputs for determining a mixture density of the multiphase fluid.

A volume fraction meter that includes a flow meter coupled to a flow line. The flow line includes a turned portion and the flow meter is positioned upstream from the turned portion with respect to a flow direction. The flow meter is configured to measure a volumetric flow rate of a multiphase fluid flowing in the flow direction through the flow line. The flow line includes a nozzle opening downstream the turned portion. The volume fraction meter also includes a strain gauge coupled to the flow line between the flow meter and the turned portion of the flow line. The strain gauge is configured to measure a bending strain on the flow line upon discharge of the multiphase fluid through the nozzle opening, such that the bending strain and the volumetric flow-rate provide inputs for determining a mixture density of the multiphase fluid.

A measuring arrangement (1) for measuring the density of flowable media comprises: a fluid path (16) for conveying a medium; a pump (14), which is arranged in the fluid path (16), for driving a defined volume flow of the medium in the fluid path (16); a pressure difference measuring arrangement (30a, 30b) for registering a pressure drop due to the volume flow of the medium between a first pressure tap (32a) and a second pressure tap (32b) in the fluid path (16); a densimeter (20) comprising at least one oscillator, which has at least one oscillatable measuring tube (22) for conveying the medium, at least one exciter mechanism for exciting oscillations of the measuring tube, and at least one sensor arrangement for registering at least one oscillatory characteristic of the oscillator, wherein the measuring tube or the measuring tubes of the at least one oscillator are/is arranged in the fluid path; an evaluation apparatus (40), which is adapted to ascertain the density of the medium based on the volume flow, the volume flow dependent pressure drop and the at least one oscillatory characteristic of the oscillator.

A measuring arrangement (1) for measuring the density of flowable media comprises: a fluid path (16) for conveying a medium; a pump (14), which is arranged in the fluid path (16), for driving a defined volume flow of the medium in the fluid path (16); a pressure difference measuring arrangement (30a, 30b) for registering a pressure drop due to the volume flow of the medium between a first pressure tap (32a) and a second pressure tap (32b) in the fluid path (16); a densimeter (20) comprising at least one oscillator, which has at least one oscillatable measuring tube (22) for conveying the medium, at least one exciter mechanism for exciting oscillations of the measuring tube, and at least one sensor arrangement for registering at least one oscillatory characteristic of the oscillator, wherein the measuring tube or the measuring tubes of the at least one oscillator are/is arranged in the fluid path; an evaluation apparatus (40), which is adapted to ascertain the density of the medium based on the volume flow, the volume flow dependent pressure drop and the at least one oscillatory characteristic of the oscillator.

The present disclosure relates to a Coriolis measuring transmitter of a Coriolis measuring device for measuring a mass flow or a density of a medium flowing through a pipe, which includes: at least one pair of measuring tubes arranged to oscillate relative to each other, wherein each measuring tube includes a centrally arranged bend, at least one driver and at least two vibration sensors; two guiding devices, each including a fluid chamber with a first opening for connection with the pipe and second openings for each measuring tube for connection with the measuring tubes, wherein the guiding devices are each formed from multiple parts, for example, formed from two parts, wherein a first part forms a pipe connecting part, and wherein at least one second part forms a measuring tube connecting part.