AU2022303540A1 - Flow sensor and method using temperature to improve measurements for low rates - Google Patents

Flow sensor and method using temperature to improve measurements for low rates Download PDF

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AU2022303540A1
AU2022303540A1 AU2022303540A AU2022303540A AU2022303540A1 AU 2022303540 A1 AU2022303540 A1 AU 2022303540A1 AU 2022303540 A AU2022303540 A AU 2022303540A AU 2022303540 A AU2022303540 A AU 2022303540A AU 2022303540 A1 AU2022303540 A1 AU 2022303540A1
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    • G01F1/66—Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by measuring frequency, phase shift or propagation time of electromagnetic or other waves, e.g. using ultrasonic flowmeters
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