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Non-invasive thermal dispersion flow meter with chronometric monitor or fluid leak detection and freeze burst prevention
Abstract A non-invasive thermal dispersion flow meter with chronometric monitor for fluid leak detection includes a heater, an ambient temperature sensor and a flow 5 rate sensor which are configured to sense the temperature of a fluid in a conduit, and then monitor the flow of that fluid through the conduit. The fluid flow sensor is incorporated into a Wheatstone bridge circuit which is used to provide increased sensitivity to the outputs of the sensors. Based upon the ambient temperature sensor readings, the flow rate sensor and heater may be io adjusted to optimize the operation of the system to detect leaks. An alternative embodiment utilizes a single sensor and separate heater which work together to determine heat propagation times which in turn is used to calculate flow rate. Based on the sensor readings, the flow may be adjusted to prevent damage and leaks by relieving the system of excess pressure.
Non-invasive thermal dispersion flow meter with chronometric monitor or fluid leak detection and freeze burst prevention
Abstract A non-invasive thermal dispersion flow meter with chronometric monitor for fluid leak detection includes a heater, an ambient temperature sensor and a flow 5 rate sensor which are configured to sense the temperature of a fluid in a conduit, and then monitor the flow of that fluid through the conduit. The fluid flow sensor is incorporated into a Wheatstone bridge circuit which is used to provide increased sensitivity to the outputs of the sensors. Based upon the ambient temperature sensor readings, the flow rate sensor and heater may be io adjusted to optimize the operation of the system to detect leaks. An alternative embodiment utilizes a single sensor and separate heater which work together to determine heat propagation times which in turn is used to calculate flow rate. Based on the sensor readings, the flow may be adjusted to prevent damage and leaks by relieving the system of excess pressure.
Non-invasive thermal dispersion flow meter with chronometric monitor or fluid leak detection and freeze burst prevention
TRESCOTT ROBERT (author) / SHAW SCOTT (author)
2022-07-07
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
IPC:
G01M
TESTING STATIC OR DYNAMIC BALANCE OF MACHINES OR STRUCTURES
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Prüfen der statischen oder dynamischen Massenverteilung rotierender Teile von Maschinen oder Konstruktionen
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E03B
Anlagen oder Verfahren zum Gewinnen, Sammeln oder Verteilen von Wasser
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INSTALLATIONS OR METHODS FOR OBTAINING, COLLECTING, OR DISTRIBUTING WATER
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