Patent classifications
G01F1/383
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FLUID FLOW DETECTION
This disclosure pertains to a system and method configured for detecting fluid flow of a conduit. The method and system include using a flow sensor configured to sense fluid flow energy through the conduit, and a spectral processor in communication with the flow sensor. The spectral processor determines a spectral energy curve (SEC) of the fluid flow by obtaining, utilizing the flow sensor, raw flow data for the conduit and determining the SEC of the fluid flow energy. The method and system for determining fluid flow includes isolating, utilizing the SEC of the fluid flow energy, a flow-born energy of the conduit from an airborne environmental energy of the conduit, and a structural-born energy of the conduit, and detecting fluid flow based on the flow energy of the conduit.
ADJUSTABLE MEASUREMENT SLEEVE FOR DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF FLUID PASSING THROUGH A DUCT
A measurement sleeve for determining the amount of fluid passing through a duct, wherein the sleeve, designed to be fitted around a fluid duct, comprises a first part and a second part interconnected to define an accommodating space for the duct in addition to an electromechanical sensor arranged on one of the parts so as to be applied against the outside wall of the duct, wherein the measurement sleeve comprises calibrated adjustment means for adjusting the accommodating space according to separate predefined diameters so as to apply an appropriate predetermined pressure to the sensor regardless of the dimensions of the duct, with each predefined diameter corresponding to a duct of a specific diameter.
MEMS sensors, methods for providing same and method for measuring a fluid constituent
In accordance with an embodiment, a MEMS sensor includes a membrane that is suspended from the substrate, a resonant frequency of said membrane being influenced by an ambient pressure that acts on the membrane; and an evaluation device configured to perform a first measurement based on the resonant frequency of the membrane to obtain a measurement result, where the evaluation device is configured to at least partly compensate an influence of the ambient pressure on the measurement result.
Pilot-Operated Relief Valve Assembly
A pilot-operated relief valve assembly can include a relief valve, and a pressure detection assembly. A valve lift factor or indicator of relief flow can be determined based on pressure measurements gathered by the pressure detection assembly.
Subsea flow meter assembly
A subsea flow meter assembly includes a pipe section extending in an axial direction and providing a flow path for a medium. At least four measuring ports are provided at different locations in the pipe section. A first assembly measures at least a differential pressure between a first and second ports and an absolute pressure at one of the ports. A second assembly measures a differential pressure between a third and a fourth ports, and an absolute pressure at one of the ports. A first measuring unit is used to take measurements of the differential pressure and the absolute pressure via the first sensor assembly. A second measuring unit is used to take measurements of the differential pressure and the absolute pressure via the second sensor assembly. An evaluation unit of each determines a flow rate of a flow of medium through the pipe section based on the measurements.
Flow measurement arrangement including a flow tube and an elastically deformable orifice plate with strain sensors
A flow measurement arrangement and measuring transmitter for process instrumentation that includes the flow measurement arrangement, wherein the flow measurement arrangement operating in accordance with the differential-pressure method includes a tube and an elastically deformable measuring diaphragm (orifice plate) arranged in the cross section of the tube and a strain sensor that detects the deformation and converts it into an electric signal, where the measuring diaphragm (orifice plate) and the tube are formed in one piece from uniform material, and where both side of the measuring diaphragm (orifice plate) each pass into the tube via a fillet groove and the at least one strain sensor is arranged on the circumferential side of the tube opposite the fillet groove.
Electronic device intended for being inserting into a pipe, and method for installing the device
An electronic device includes a body having a threaded portion configured to co-operate with a threaded portion of a duct in a sleeve in order to move the device into a final position when the device is turned. The electronic device also includes a hole punch configured to form a through orifice in a pipe while the device is being turned and to enable the device to be inserted into the final position. The electronic device further includes an electronic module configured to be in contact with a fluid passing through the pipe when the device is in the final position. In addition, the electronic device includes at least one electrical connection connected to the electronic module and passing through the body leading to a top face of the body. The body and the at least one electrical connection form a plug of the duct in the sleeve.
Fiber optical fabry-perot flow test device and test method with local bending diversion structure
Fiber optical Fabry-Perot flow test device with local bending diversion structure, having an inlet flange, a test tube and an outlet flange, with both a fiber optical Fabry-Perot pressure sensor at high-pressure-side and a fiber optical Fabry-Perot pressure sensor at low-pressure-side, which are fixedly connected to the test tube through an auxiliary connecting device.
Pressure and flow rate measuring cell
A pressure measuring cell or flow rate measuring cell includes a pipe piece in which either a membrane to which a pressure that is to be measured is applied or an orifice plate is arranged in the cross-section through which a fluid flows, wherein the membrane or orifice plate and the pipe piece are formed together and interconnected via a solid-body joint, where a sensor is arranged outside the pipe piece near the solid-body joint or is accessible from this side, a tubular carrier part diverts forces past the solid-body joint when the pressure or flow rate measurement cell is being installed, and where the tubular carrier part has an inner diameter that is greater than the outer diameter of the pipe piece and has a wall in its cross section with a central circular opening, into which the pipe piece shortened to the thickness of the wall is inserted.
Stretchable bidirectional capacitive pressure sensor and method of use
A sensing device for measuring pressure, more particularly, a stretchable bidirectional capacitive pressure sensor 20 is disclosed. The sensor comprises a first elastomeric sheet 22 with a series of conductor lines 221 located on or in the first elastomeric sheet, a second elastomeric sheet 28 with a series of conductor lines 261 located on or in the second elastomeric sheet; and a microstructure comprising a plurality of elastomeric pillars 241 disposed between the elastomeric sheets; wherein the The microstructure is bonded to both the first and second elastomeric sheets to allow the bidirectional sensor to register positive and negative pressure by the movement of the first and second elastomeric sheets. A further aspect of the invention discloses a method of collecting data related to fluid flow over an object by using a two-dimensional capacitive pressure sensor.