Apparatus and method for measuring flow between ends of a break in a fluid line
OwnerDelwin Penlerickinventor
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Abstract
An apparatus and method for measuring fluid flow in a break between closely spaced confronting ends of a fluid line including first and second angularly extending conduit sections forming a U-shaped assembly housing straightening vanes and a metering device.
Claims24
In apparatus for connecting closely spaced first and second ends of a fluid line to measure fluid flow therethrough, said apparatus comprising:
- an inlet of a first conduit section extending at an angle from said fluid line and connected to said first end;
- said first conduit section housing a meter device and vane members;
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- a return flow conduit section secured to an outlet of and extending in a reverse direction to said inlet of said first conduit section and connected at an angle to said second end of said fluid line.
In apparatus for housing a metering device in a break between closely spaced confronting ends of a fluid line, said apparatus defined by a generally U-shaped riser comprising:
- a first elbow member, said elbow member connected between a first end of a primary straight pipe and one of said ends of said fluid line;
- said primary straight pipe including said metering device;
- a first end of a return path member secured to a second end of said primary straight pipe;
- a second end of said return path member secured to a first end of a secondary straight pipe;
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- a return elbow between a second end of said secondary straight pipe and another of said ends of said fluid line.
In apparatus for housing a meter device between closely spaced ends of a fluid line, said apparatus comprising:
- a U-shaped pipe member including two straight entry and exit pipe sections and a connector section therebetween;
- one of said pipe sections housing said meter device and including means for reducing turbulence;
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- entry means and exit means connected to opposite ends of said pipe member for directing fluid out of and into said fluid line, respectively.
A method of measuring flow through a pipeline, comprising the steps of:
- forming a break in said line;
- inserting a U-shaped conduit in said break whereby to divert flow at an angle to said pipeline;
- reducing any turbulence in the fluid;
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- advancing the fluid through a line measuring device prior to return flow into said pipeline.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.