Fluidic Flow Sensors for Industrial Applications. University of Southampton Institute of Transducer Technology One Day Colloquium, Sensor Update: Gas and Liquid Flow Sensing. Held in Southampton on March 30, 1990

摘要

A new type of flow sensor is being developed by British Gas for use on industrial plant and processes. The flow sensor is based on a combination of fluidic oscillator technology, venturi design principles, silicon chip technology and digital electronic signal processing techniques. With the support of fluid mechanics research performed under contract by Sheffield University, optimized designs for the flow sensor have been produced. Prototype sensors have been manufactured using CAD/CAM facilities for use in gas and air supply pipes from 40mm to 150mm diameter and the results of laboratory tests performed on the prototype sensors are presented. The new flow sensors are being developed as part of a wider program of R&D on sensors and microelectronics aimed at meeting existing and future needs in industrial gas utilization.