Multiphase Coriolis flowmeter

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2006-06-13

2006-06-13

Lefkowitz, Edward (Department: 2855)

Measuring and testing

Volume or rate of flow

Mass flow by imparting angular or transverse momentum to the...

Reexamination Certificate

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07059199

ABSTRACT:
A flowmeter is disclosed. The flowmeter includes a vibratable flowtube, and a driver connected to the flowtube that is operable to impart motion to the flowtube. A sensor is connected to the flowtube and is operable to sense the motion of the flowtube and generate a sensor signal. A controller is connected to receive the sensor signal. The controller is operable to determine a first flow rate of a first phase within a two-phase flow through the flowtube and determine a second flow rate of a second phase within the two-phase flow.

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