Patent ID: 7437945
Filing Date: 2008-10-21
Classification: G01F

Abstract:
1. An electromagnetic flow probe for measuring a rate of flow of a fluid along a flow direction, the probe having a paddle-like shape, the probe comprising: a stem portion for insertion into the fluid so that an axis of the probe is transverse to the flow direction and so that two opposing electrically insulating faces of a blade-shaped head portion of the probe are aligned along the flow direction; at least one pair of electrodes exposed on at least one of the faces of the head portion of the probe and spaced apart along the axis of the probe; a magnet disposed within the head portion and arranged to provide a magnetic field extending outwardly from at least one face thereof; and end plate portions disposed adjacent respective ends of the head portion, each of the end plate portions aligned parallel to the flow direction and extending outwardly from a respective face of the head portion.