FR2489928B1 - METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING THE FLOW OF A FLUID - Google Patents

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING THE FLOW OF A FLUID

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FR2489928B1
FR2489928B1 FR8116878A FR8116878A FR2489928B1 FR 2489928 B1 FR2489928 B1 FR 2489928B1 FR 8116878 A FR8116878 A FR 8116878A FR 8116878 A FR8116878 A FR 8116878A FR 2489928 B1 FR2489928 B1 FR 2489928B1
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fluid
detecting
flow
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FR8116878A
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French (fr)
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FR2489928A1 (en
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Stephen F Streib
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Chevron USA Inc
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Chevron Research and Technology Co
Chevron Research Co
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Priority claimed from US06/184,560 external-priority patent/US4434418A/en
Priority claimed from US06/184,559 external-priority patent/US4433329A/en
Application filed by Chevron Research and Technology Co, Chevron Research Co filed Critical Chevron Research and Technology Co
Publication of FR2489928A1 publication Critical patent/FR2489928A1/en
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01F—MEASURING VOLUME, VOLUME FLOW, MASS FLOW OR LIQUID LEVEL; METERING BY VOLUME
    • G01F1/00—Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow
    • G01F1/68—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 using thermal effects
    • G01F1/684—Structural arrangements; Mounting of elements, e.g. in relation to fluid flow
    • G01F1/688—Structural arrangements; Mounting of elements, e.g. in relation to fluid flow using a particular type of heating, cooling or sensing element
    • G01F1/6888—Thermoelectric elements, e.g. thermocouples, thermopiles
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01F—MEASURING VOLUME, VOLUME FLOW, MASS FLOW OR LIQUID LEVEL; METERING BY VOLUME
    • G01F1/00—Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow
    • G01F1/68—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 using thermal effects
    • G01F1/684—Structural arrangements; Mounting of elements, e.g. in relation to fluid flow
    • G01F1/6847—Structural arrangements; Mounting of elements, e.g. in relation to fluid flow where sensing or heating elements are not disturbing the fluid flow, e.g. elements mounted outside the flow duct
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01F—MEASURING VOLUME, VOLUME FLOW, MASS FLOW OR LIQUID LEVEL; METERING BY VOLUME
    • G01F1/00—Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow
    • G01F1/68—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 using thermal effects
    • G01F1/696—Circuits therefor, e.g. constant-current flow meters
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01P—MEASURING LINEAR OR ANGULAR SPEED, ACCELERATION, DECELERATION, OR SHOCK; INDICATING PRESENCE, ABSENCE, OR DIRECTION, OF MOVEMENT
    • G01P13/00—Indicating or recording presence, absence, or direction, of movement
    • G01P13/0006—Indicating or recording presence, absence, or direction, of movement of fluids or of granulous or powder-like substances
    • G01P13/006—Indicating or recording presence, absence, or direction, of movement of fluids or of granulous or powder-like substances by using thermal variables

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Fluid Mechanics (AREA)
  • Measuring Volume Flow (AREA)
  • Testing Or Calibration Of Command Recording Devices (AREA)
  • Investigating Or Analyzing Materials Using Thermal Means (AREA)
FR8116878A 1980-09-05 1981-09-04 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING THE FLOW OF A FLUID Expired FR2489928B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US06/184,560 US4434418A (en) 1980-09-05 1980-09-05 Ultrasensitive apparatus and method for detecting change in fluid flow conditions in relief flowlines associated with a chemical or refinery complex
US06/184,559 US4433329A (en) 1980-09-05 1980-09-05 Ultrasensitive apparatus and method for detecting change in fluid flow during the occurrence of a transient condition

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FR2489928A1 FR2489928A1 (en) 1982-03-12
FR2489928B1 true FR2489928B1 (en) 1986-04-04

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DE (1) DE3135707A1 (en)
FR (1) FR2489928B1 (en)
GB (1) GB2083232B (en)

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GB8324724D0 (en) * 1983-09-15 1983-10-19 Midland Automation Ltd Detector
DK161260C (en) * 1988-05-06 1991-12-30 Paul Verner Nielsen flow measurement
EP1223411A1 (en) * 2001-01-12 2002-07-17 Lidact GmbH Universal sensor for measuring shear stress, mass flow or velocity of a fluid or gas, for determining a number of drops, or detecting drip or leakage

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FR44368E (en) * 1933-12-04 1934-12-29 Detectif Method and apparatus for measurement and flow of fluids
FR761973A (en) * 1934-01-26 1934-03-31 Detectif Method and apparatus for measurement and flow of fluids
GB587996A (en) * 1945-01-03 1947-05-12 Henry Stafford Hatfield An improved means for measuring flow of heat
FR1409535A (en) * 1963-08-19 1965-08-27 Method and device for determining the flow of a fluid
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FR1592508A (en) * 1968-05-08 1970-05-19
US3570310A (en) * 1969-04-24 1971-03-16 Cities Service Oil Co Flow-indicating device
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CA1173266A (en) 1984-08-28
GB2083232B (en) 1985-02-27
DE3135707A1 (en) 1982-04-08
FR2489928A1 (en) 1982-03-12
GB2083232A (en) 1982-03-17

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