AUTOMATED ADJUSTABLE GEARED ORIFICE FLOW METER

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Inventor(s)

Mohannad Marie Al-shahrani of Dhahran (SA)

Hadi Abdulrahman Al-shehri of Dhahran (SA)

AUTOMATED ADJUSTABLE GEARED ORIFICE FLOW METER - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240255145 titled 'AUTOMATED ADJUSTABLE GEARED ORIFICE FLOW METER

The variable orifice flow meter system described in the patent application includes a housing with a flow passage and at least one plate that can be moved to adjust the size of the orifice. Pressure sensors measure fluid pressures upstream and downstream of the orifice, while a drive mechanism adjusts the plate size based on the detected pressures to maintain a predetermined orifice size and calculate the flow rate through the passage.

The system includes a housing with a flow passage and at least one movable plate defining an orifice.
Upstream and downstream pressure sensors measure fluid pressures to determine the pressure differential across the orifice.
A drive mechanism adjusts the plate size based on the detected pressures to maintain a predetermined orifice size.
A controller instructs the drive mechanism to move the plate to define a specific orifice size in response to the detected pressures.
The system calculates the flow rate through the passage based on the pressure differential across the orifice.

Potential Applications: - Industrial flow measurement systems - Process control in manufacturing plants - Monitoring fluid flow in pipelines

Problems Solved: - Accurate and adjustable flow rate measurement - Real-time monitoring of fluid pressures - Precise control of flow rates in various applications

Benefits: - Improved accuracy in flow rate measurement - Enhanced control over fluid flow processes - Increased efficiency in industrial operations

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Variable Orifice Flow Meter System for Industrial Applications This technology can be utilized in various industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, and water treatment for precise flow rate measurement and control, leading to improved operational efficiency and cost savings.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the variable orifice flow meter system improve flow rate measurement accuracy? 2. What are the key advantages of using pressure sensors in this system?

Original Abstract Submitted

a variable orifice flow meter system includes a housing defining a flow passage and at least one plate extending into the flow passage and defining an orifice. the at least one plate is movably supported such that a size of the orifice may be adjusted. upstream and downstream pressure sensors may measure fluid pressures upstream and downstream of the orifice and a drive mechanism may move the at least one plate. a controller may instruct the drive mechanism to move the at least one the plate such that a predetermined orifice size is defined in response to detecting an upstream pressure within a predetermined pressure range, determine a pressure differential across the orifice and calculate a flow rate through the flow passage based on the pressure differential when the pressure differential meets a predetermined threshold.