Patent ID: 8511424
Filing Date: 2013-08-20
Classification: G01F,G01N,G10K

Abstract:
1. An acoustic waveguide assembly for mounting to a conduit, the acoustic waveguide assembly comprising: an acoustic waveguide comprising a waveguide rod having a proximal end and a distal end, a waveguide sensor connected to the distal end of the waveguide rod, and a tube coupler circumferentially surrounding a portion of the waveguide rod, wherein the tube coupler provides a surface to mount the waveguide rod to the conduit; and a middle flange comprising a port for accessing the inside of the conduit located between a first flange terminating a first section of the conduit and second flange terminating a second section of the conduit, wherein the tube coupler is inserted into the port of the middle flange such that the waveguide sensor extends into the conduit.