FLUID PARAMETER SENSOR AND METER

摘要

An example fluid parameter sensor and meter is disclosed to measure at least one parameter of a fluid. In an example, the fluid parameter meter includes an outer conduit. A sensor element assembly is disposed in the outer conduit and has at least one straight uniform sensor element with an open interior to convey the fluid inside of the sensor element assembly. At least one mounting flexure is fixedly attached to the sensor element assembly and to the outer conduit. The at least one mounting flexure is configured to enable the sensor element assembly to vibrate in a natural radial mode shape of vibration. At least one vibration driver causes the sensor element assembly to vibrate. At least one vibration sensor senses the vibration of the sensor element assembly.

主权项

1. A fluid parameter meter to measure at least one parameter of a fluid, comprising:
an outer conduit; a sensor element assembly disposed in the outer conduit and having at least one straight uniform sensor element with an open interior to convey the fluid inside of the sensor element assembly; at least one mounting flexure fixedly attached to the sensor element assembly and to the outer conduit, the at least one mounting flexure configured to enable the sensor element assembly to vibrate in a natural radial mode shape of vibration; at least one vibration driver to cause the sensor element assembly to vibrate; and at least one vibration sensor to sense the vibration of the sensor element assembly.