Patent ID: 6327916
Filing Date: 2001-12-11
Classification: G01F

Abstract:
An apparatus for measuring the flow characteristics of a slurry discharged from a flotation cell, comprising:a metering flange having a central axis and an interior area defined by at least one flange wall, said metering flange being coupled to the flotation cell and having an inlet section coaxial with said axis and in fluid communication with the slurry discharged from the flotation cell, and an outlet coaxial with said inlet section for allowing the slurry to flow through said interior area;an impingement plate positioned in said interior area such that an impingement surface defined by said impingement plate is acted upon directly by the slurry flowing through said metering flange;a load cell connected to the impingement plate for measuring a force exerted on said impingement surface by said slurry; andtransfer means for coupling said load cell to said impingement plate such that the force exerted thereon is detected and measured by said load cell.