Process flow plate with temperature measurement feature
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1. A flow plate with a temperature measurement feature insertable into a flow path comprising:
- a flow interrupter extending about an outer periphery of the flow path forming at least one constricted flow opening; and
a temperature sensor channel enclosed within the flow interrupter, wherein the temperature sensor channel includes a temperature sensor.
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Abstract
A differential flow plate insertable into a flow path including a flow interrupter extending about an outer periphery of the flow path forming a constricted flow opening and a temperature sensor channel disposed proximate to the flow interrupter.
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15 Claims
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1. A flow plate with a temperature measurement feature insertable into a flow path comprising:
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a flow interrupter extending about an outer periphery of the flow path forming at least one constricted flow opening; and
a temperature sensor channel enclosed within the flow interrupter, wherein the temperature sensor channel includes a temperature sensor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A flow device with high temperature sensing feature comprising:
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a flow plate including a flow interrupter extending about an outer periphery of a flow pipe forming at least one constricted flow opening;
a temperature sensor channel enclosed within the flow interrupter wherein the temperature sensor channel includes a temperature sensor;
first and second pressure taps on opposed sides of the flow interrupter;
a pressure sensor coupled to the first and second pressure taps; and
a transmitter coupled to the sensor. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for measuring process variables comprising:
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constricting flow of fluid along a flow path with a flow plate;
measuring differential pressure across the constricted flow; and
measuring temperature of the constricted flow proximate a constriction point wherein a temperature sensor is enclosed within the flow plate. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15)
transmitting measured differential pressure and temperature of constricted flow to a computer.
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15. The method of claim 14 further comprising:
calculating mass flow rate based upon measured differential pressure and temperature.
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