Exploiting nonlinear wave propagation to improve the precision of ultrasonic flow meters

Nonlinear Ultrasonic Wave Propagation in Biological Materials

The n o n l i n e a r i t y p a r a m e t e r B / A h a s b e e n d e t e r m i n e d f o r t i s s u e mode l s ( a q u e o u s s o l u t i o n s o f b i o l o g i c a l m a c r o m o l e c u l e s ) a n d f o r e x c i s e d t i s s u e s f r o m measuremen t s o f t h e f u n d a m e n t a l p r e s s u r e a m p l i t u d e , a t t h e s o u r c e , and t h e s e c o n d ha rmon ic p r e s ...

Ultrasonic Sensing for Water Flow Meters and Heat Meters

Ultrasonic flow meters are gaining wide usage in commercial, industrial and medical applications. Major benefits of utilizing this type of flowmeter are higher accuracy, low maintenance (no moving parts), noninvasive flow measurement, and the ability to regularly diagnose health of the meter. This application note is intended as an introduction to ultrasonic time-of-flight (TOF) flow sensing us...

Modeling Ultrasonic Wave Propagation Through the Kidney

Fundamentals of Multipath Ultrasonic Flow Meters for Gas Measurement

This paper outlines the operating principles and application of ultrasonic gas flow metering for custody transfer. Basic principles and underlying equations are discussed, as are considerations for applying ultrasonic flow meter technology to station design, installation, and operation. These applications are illustrated based on operating experience with the SICK ultrasonic flow meter, however...

Principles of Operation for Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meters

This paper discusses fundamental issues relative to ultrasonic gas flow meters used for measurement of natural gas. A basic review of an ultrasonic meter’s operation is presented to understand the typical operation of today’s Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter (USM). The USM’s diagnostic data, in conjunction with gas composition, pressure and temperature, will be reviewed to show how this technology pro...