Method for maximizing flowmeter turndown and related apparatus
AssigneeMicro Motion, Inc.
InventorAsher James Clinger
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Abstract
A flowmeter (5) having a sensor assembly (10) connected to meter electronics (20) is provided. The sensor assembly (10) comprises at least one driver (104), at least one pickoff (105), and a conduit array (300). The conduit array (300) comprises a plurality of small conduits (302) therein that are configured to receive a process fluid, and further configured to selectably adjust the beta ratio of the flowmeter (5).
Claims14
A flowmeter (5) having a sensor assembly (10) connected to meter electronics (20), wherein the sensor assembly (10) comprises at least one driver (104) and at least one pickoff (105), comprising:
- a conduit array (300) comprising a plurality of small conduits (302) therein, configured to receive a process fluid therein, and configured to selectably adjust a beta ratio of the flowmeter (5).
A method of forming a flowmeter comprising the steps of:
- providing a sensor assembly comprising conduits and at least one driver and at least one pickoff attached to the conduits, wherein the conduits comprise:
- a conduit array comprising a plurality of small conduits therein, configured to receive a process fluid therein, and configured to selectably adjust a beta ratio of the flowmeter.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.