Method for determining a mass airflow

Details Method for determining a mass airflow Method for determining a mass airflow

2006-02-14

2006-02-14

Nghiem, Michael (Department: 2863)

Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing

Measurement system in a specific environment

Mechanical measurement system

Reexamination Certificate

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06999882

ABSTRACT:
In a method for determining a mass airflow in an air duct using a mass airflow sensor, sensor signals at successive times, indicating the magnitude of the mass airflow, are captured and, using a characteristic curve for the mass airflow sensor, corresponding values are determined for the mass airflow. In doing so, a time series of signals is subjected to a vibration analysis, which determines a fundamental vibration and at least one prescribed harmonic vibration of the fundamental vibration, and the existence of a backflow is established if the ratio of the strength of the harmonic vibration to the strength of the fundamental vibration exceeds a prescribed threshold value.

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