Vortex Generators for Use in Meters and Related Systems and Meters
First Claim
1. A vortex generator for use in a flowtube of a meter, the vortex generator comprising a plurality of raised elements on an inner surface of the flowtube, the plurality of raised elements being positioned on the inner surface of the flowtube upstream of a widening of the flowtube, wherein presence of the plurality of raised elements improves boundary layer adherence.
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Abstract
A vortex generator for use in a flowtube of a meter is provided. The vortex generator includes a plurality of raised elements on an inner surface of a flowtube. The plurality of raised elements are positioned on the inner surface of the flowtube upstream of a widening of the flowtube. The presence of the plurality of raised elements improves boundary layer adherence. Related systems and meters are provided.
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18 Claims
- 1. A vortex generator for use in a flowtube of a meter, the vortex generator comprising a plurality of raised elements on an inner surface of the flowtube, the plurality of raised elements being positioned on the inner surface of the flowtube upstream of a widening of the flowtube, wherein presence of the plurality of raised elements improves boundary layer adherence.
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7. A system for improving boundary adherence in a flowtube of a meter, the system comprising:
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a flowtube configured to have an increased cross-section at an end thereof, the increased cross-section providing an increased area of flow to decelerate a flow in the flowtube; and a vortex generator comprising a plurality of raised elements on an inner surface of the flowtube upstream of the increased cross-section, presence of the plurality of raised elements improving boundary layer adherence in the flowtube. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A meter comprising:
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a flowtube configured to have an increased cross-section at an end thereof, the increased cross-section providing an increased area of flow to decelerate a flow in the flowtube; and a vortex generator comprising a plurality of raised elements on an inner surface of the flowtube upstream of the increased cross-section, presence of the plurality of raised elements improving boundary layer adherence in the flowtube. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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