Apparatus and method for measuring a fluid flow-rate within...

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2006-10-26

2010-12-28

Thompson, Jewel (Department: 2855)

Measuring and testing

Volume or rate of flow

Thermal type

Reexamination Certificate

active

07856874

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for measuring a fluid microflow velocity within a capillary conduit, comprises: a) at least one thermoelectric cooler having a heating and a cooling surface, said heating surface being suitable for heating a fluid flowing over it and said cooling surface being suitable for cooling said fluid; and b) a capillary conduit through which said fluid flows, said capillary conduit passing through said at least one thermoelectric cooler in heat-exchanging positioned relationship with its heating and cooling surfaces.

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