Method and apparatus for measuring cryogenic flow

Details Method and apparatus for measuring cryogenic flow Method and apparatus for measuring cryogenic flow

2007-08-14

2007-08-14

Thompson, Jewel (Department: 2855)

Measuring and testing

Volume or rate of flow

Using differential pressure

Reexamination Certificate

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11265234

ABSTRACT:
A method for calculating a mass flow rate of a cryogenic fluid within a flow tube includes positioning a sensor within a stream of cryogenic fluid flowing through the flow tube. The sensor is operatively coupled to a strain gauge. A difference between a dynamic pressure in the fluid stream and a static pressure in the fluid stream is measured and the mass flow rate of the cryogenic fluid within the flow tube is calculated.

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