Patent ID: 8042411
Filing Date: 2011-10-25
Classification: G01F

Abstract:
1. A sanitary vortex flowmeter comprising: a conduit for process fluid flow, said conduit having one or more inner walls defining a central bore; a shedder disposed within said central bore; first and second diaphragms embedded in opposite inner wall portions of the conduit, adjacent to the shedder; a sensor disposed externally to said conduit; a first fill tube containing fill fluid, configured for communicably coupling said first diaphragm to said sensor; a second fill tube containing fill fluid, configured for communicably coupling said second diaphragm to said sensor; a first diaphragm holder configured to maintain the first diaphragm in said embedded position on said conduit; and a second diaphragm holder configured to maintain the second diaphragm in said embedded position on said conduit.