Laminar flow element and method for metering fluid flow

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1992-11-06

1994-07-26

Goldstein, Herbert

Pipes and tubular conduits

With flow regulators and/or baffles

Restrictors

73202, F15D 102, G01F 500

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053320050

ABSTRACT:
A device and method for creating favorable conditions for achieving adjustable laminar fluid flow is described. In the practical example of a thermal mass flow meter the laminar flow element contains a porous, open celled, flexible material such as stainless steel mesh. The mesh creates a labyrinthine flow path, for the creation of laminar fluid flow, within the laminar flow element. Means for compressing or elongating the steel mesh renders the laminar flow element adjustable over an extended fluid flow range, and provides optimal fluid dynamics.

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