Sensor tube with reduced coherent vortex shedding

Details Sensor tube with reduced coherent vortex shedding Sensor tube with reduced coherent vortex shedding

2008-02-26

2010-11-23

Thompson, Jewel (Department: 2855)

Measuring and testing

Volume or rate of flow

By measuring vibrations or acoustic energy

Reexamination Certificate

active

07836780

ABSTRACT:
A device comprises a sensor tube for placement in a process flow and a flow-modifying element. The flow-modifying element is formed on the sensor tube, in order to reduce flow-induced vibrations by reducing coherent vortex shedding in the process flow.

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