Patent ID: 7802484
Filing Date: 2010-09-28
Classification: G01F,G01N

Abstract:
1. A compact vibratory flowmeter ( 200 ) for measuring flow characteristics of a multi-phase flow material at a flow material pressure of greater than about 10 pounds-per-square-inch (psi), the compact vibratory flowmeter ( 200 ) comprising one or more flow conduits ( 301 ), at least two pickoff sensors ( 308 ) affixed to the one or more flow conduits ( 301 ), and a driver ( 309 ) configured to vibrate the one or more flow conduits ( 301 ), with the compact vibratory flowmeter ( 200 ) being characterized by: a maximum water drive frequency in the one or more flow conduits ( an aspect ratio (L/H) of the one or more flow conduits ( a height-to-bore ratio (H/B) of the one or more flow conduits ( a bowed flow conduit geometry in the one or more flow conduits (