18281658. ULTRASONIC FLOW METER simplified abstract (Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.)
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ULTRASONIC FLOW METER
Organization Name
Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
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ULTRASONIC FLOW METER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18281658 titled 'ULTRASONIC FLOW METER
Simplified Explanation
The ultrasonic flow meter described in the patent application includes a cylindrical passage, a pair of ultrasonic transducers, a measuring unit, an arithmetic circuit, and a partition plate. The measuring unit measures the propagation time of ultrasound between the transducers, while the arithmetic circuit calculates the flow velocity or flow rate of the measurement fluid. The partition plate divides the cylindrical passage into multiple divided passages, including a normal propagation route and a shortcut propagation route. The shortcut propagation route creates a shortcut for the normal propagation route, and the partition plate includes a cutaway or opening portion at the region corresponding to the shortcut propagation route to allow communication between the divided passages.
- Ultrasonic flow meter with cylindrical passage
- Pair of ultrasonic transducers for measuring ultrasound propagation time
- Arithmetic circuit for calculating flow velocity or flow rate
- Partition plate dividing passage into divided passages
- Shortcut propagation route with cutaway in partition plate
Potential Applications
The technology can be used in various industries such as water treatment plants, oil refineries, and chemical processing facilities to accurately measure the flow rate of liquids.
Problems Solved
- Accurate measurement of flow rate - Efficient monitoring of fluid flow - Reduction of potential errors in flow measurement
Benefits
- Improved accuracy in flow rate measurement - Enhanced efficiency in fluid flow monitoring - Minimization of errors in flow measurement
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimized Flow Measurement Technology for Industrial Applications
Possible Prior Art
Prior art in ultrasonic flow meters includes devices with similar functionalities but may lack the specific design features described in this patent application.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to traditional flow measurement methods?
This technology offers non-intrusive flow measurement capabilities, which can be more cost-effective and easier to install compared to traditional methods like mechanical flow meters.
What are the potential limitations of this ultrasonic flow meter technology?
Potential limitations may include sensitivity to external factors such as temperature variations or changes in fluid properties, which could affect the accuracy of flow rate measurements.
Original Abstract Submitted
An ultrasonic flow meter includes a cylindrical passage; a pair of ultrasonic transducers; a measuring unit, an arithmetic circuit, and a partition plate. The measuring unit measures a propagation time of ultrasound from one to the other of the ultrasonic transducers. The arithmetic unit operates flow velocity or flow rate of the measurement fluid. The partition plate divides the cylindrical passage into a plurality of divided passages. The cylindrical passage includes a normal propagation route and a shortcut propagation route that makes a shortcut for the normal propagation route through which ultrasound propagates from one of the ultrasonic transducers to the other of the ultrasonic transducers. The partition plate is formed, at a region corresponding to the shortcut propagation route, with a cutaway or opening portion through which the divided passages communicate with each other.
