Methods and systems for fluid identification and flow rate deter

Details Methods and systems for fluid identification and flow rate deter Methods and systems for fluid identification and flow rate deter

1994-12-22

1996-05-07

Voeltz, Emanuel T.

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36457101, 7386101, 7320411, 7320416, 7320426, G01F 1688

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055152953

ABSTRACT:
Methods and systems for determining the identity and flow rate of a fluid are provided. Linearized output signals are provided. To determine fluid flow, a test fluid is passed through a conduit. A heater associated with the conduit is maintained a temperature greater than the temperature of the conduit in the presence of the test fluid. A measuring voltage is generated, wherein the measuring voltage is indicative of the voltage required to maintain the heater at the specified temperature. A data set is provided to a computer, which compares the measuring voltage with a reference voltage and determines the identity of the test fluid. Further, a flow function is applied to the data set and the fluid flow rate is calculated.

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