Characterizing unsteady pressures in pipes using optical...

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2007-07-17

2007-07-17

Lee, Hwa (Andrew) (Department: 2877)

Optics: measuring and testing

By light interference

Having partially reflecting plates in series

C356S028500, C356S035500, C356S498000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10875860

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for measuring at least one parameter associated with a fluid flowing within a pipe comprises an optical measurement device and a signal processor. The optical measurement device provides output signals indicative of unsteady pressures within the fluid at two or more axial locations along the pipe in response to light reflected from an outer surface of the pipe. The signal processor provides an output signal indicative of at least one parameter associated with the fluid in response to the output signals. The optical measurement device may include, for example, an electronic speckle pattern interferometer, a Fabry-Perot device, and/or a laser vibrometer. The at least one parameter may include at least one of: density of the fluid, volumetric flow rate of the fluid, mass flow rate of the fluid, composition of the fluid, entrained air in the fluid, consistency of the fluid, size of particles in the fluid, and health of a device causing the unsteady pressures to be generated in the pipe.

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