公开(公告)号：WO2006130499A3

公开(公告)日：2007-02-01

申请号：PCT/US2006020529

申请日：2006-05-30

Applicant: CIDRA CORP ,  GYSLING DANIEL L ,  LOOSE DOUGLAS H

Inventor： GYSLING DANIEL L ,  LOOSE DOUGLAS H

IPC: G01F1/74 ,  G01F1/44 ,  G01F1/58 ,  G01F1/66 ,  G01F1/708 ,  G01F1/712 ,  G01F1/84 ,  G01N9/24 ,  G01N9/32

CPC classification number: G01F1/7082 ,  G01F1/66 ,  G01F1/666 ,  G01F1/667 ,  G01F1/668 ,  G01F1/712 ,  G01F1/74 ,  G01N33/2823 ,  G01N2291/02836 ,  G01N2291/02872

Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing a fiscal measurement of at least one characteristic of an aerated fluid flowing within a pipe is provided, wherein the apparatus includes at least one metering device for determining the mixture density of the fluid, the speed of sound of the fluid and the speed of sound of the liquid portion of the fluid, wherein the at least one metering device generates meter data responsive to the mixture density of the fluid, the speed of sound of the fluid and the speed of sound of the liquid portion of the fluid. The apparatus further includes a processing device communicated with the at least one metering device, wherein the processing device receives the meter data and processes the meter data to generate the at least one fiscal measurement.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于执行在管内流动的充气流体的至少一种特征的财务测量的方法和装置，其中所述装置包括用于确定流体的混合物密度，流体的声速的至少一个计量装置 以及流体的液体部分的声速，其中至少一个计量装置响应于流体的混合密度，流体的声速和液体部分的声音速度产生计量数据 流体。 所述装置还包括与所述至少一个计量装置通信的处理装置，其中所述处理装置接收所述仪表数据并处理所述仪表数据以产生所述至少一个财务测量。

公开(公告)号：WO2004063741A8

公开(公告)日：2005-05-26

申请号：PCT/US2004000916

申请日：2004-01-13

Applicant: CIDRA CORP

Inventor： GYSLING DANIEL L

IPC: G01F1/66 ,  G01F1/74 ,  G01N29/024 ,  G01N29/34 ,  G01N29/02

CPC classification number: G01F1/667 ,  G01F1/74 ,  G01N29/024 ,  G01N29/348 ,  G01N2291/011 ,  G01N2291/024 ,  G01N2291/02408 ,  G01N2291/02416 ,  G01N2291/02425 ,  G01N2291/02836 ,  G01N2291/02845 ,  G01N2291/051 ,  G01N2291/102 ,  G01N2291/106

Abstract: An apparatus (10) is provided that measures the Speed of sound propagating in a multiphase mixture to determine parameters, such as mixture quality, particle size, vapor/mass ratio, liquid/vapor ratio, mass flow rate, enthalpy and volumetric flow rate of the flow in a pipe or unconfined space, for example, using acoustic and/or dynamic pressures. The apparatus includes a pair of ultrasonic transducers disposed axially along the pipe for measuring the transit time of an ultrasonic signal to propagate from one ultrasonic transducer to the other ultrasonic transducer. A signal process, responsive to said transit time signal, provides a signal representative of the speed of sound of the mixture. An SOS processing unit then provides an output signal indicative of at least one Parameter of the mixture flowing through the pipe. The frequency of the ultrasonic signal is sufficiently low to minimize scatter from particle/liquid within the mixture. The frequency based sound speed is determined utilizing a dispersion model to determine the at least one parameter of the fluid flow and/or mixture.

Abstract translation: 提供一种装置（10），其测量在多相混合物中传播的声速，以确定诸如混合质量，颗粒尺寸，蒸气/质量比，液体/蒸汽比，质量流量，焓和体积流量之类的参数 管道或无侧限的空间中的流动，例如使用声学和/或动态压力。 该装置包括一对沿着管道轴向设置的超声波换能器，用于测量超声信号从一个超声波换能器传播到另一个超声换能器的传播时间。 响应于所述通过时间信号的信号处理提供表示混合物的声速的信号。 然后，SOS处理单元提供指示流过管道的混合物的至少一个参数的输出信号。 超声波信号的频率足够低以最小化混合物内的颗粒/液体的散射。 使用分散模型来确定基于频率的声速，以确定流体流和/或混合物的至少一个参数。

公开(公告)号：WO2004065914A9

公开(公告)日：2005-02-24

申请号：PCT/US2004001660

申请日：2004-01-21

Applicant: CIDRA CORP

Inventor： GYSLING DANIEL L ,  LOOSE DOUGLAS H

IPC: G01F1/66 ,  G01F1/74 ,  G01F23/00 ,  G01N29/02

CPC classification number: G01F1/7082 ,  G01N29/024 ,  G01N29/46 ,  G01N2291/02433 ,  G01N2291/02836 ,  G01N2291/02872 ,  Y10T137/87354

Abstract: A device for measurement of entrained and dissolved gas has a first module arranged in relation to a process line for providing a first signal containing information about a sensed entrained air/gas in a fluid or process mixture flowing in the process line at a process line pressure. The device features a combination of a bleed line, a second module and a third module. The bleed line is coupled to the process line for bleeding a portion of the fluid or process mixture from the process line at a bleed line pressure that is lower than the process pressure. The second module is arranged in relation to the bleed line, for providing a second signal containing information about a sensed bleed line entrained air/gas in the fluid or process mixture flowing in the bleed line. The third module responds to the first signal and the second signal, for providing a third signal containing information about a dissolved air/gas flowing in the process line based on a difference between the sensed entrained air/gas and the sensed bleed line entrained air/gas.

Abstract translation: 用于测量夹带和溶解的气体的装置具有相对于处理线布置的第一模块，用于提供第一信号，该第一信号包含关于在处理管线中流动的流体或处理混合物中的感测夹带的空气/气体的信息， 。 该装置具有出血线，第二模块和第三模块的组合。 排出管线连接到工艺管线，用于将流体或处理混合物的一部分从处理管线以低于过程压力的排出管线压力渗出。 第二模块相对于排放线布置，用于提供第二信号，其中包含关于在流出道中流动的流体或过程混合物中感测到的排出线夹带的空气/气体的信息。 第三模块响应于第一信号和第二信号，用于提供第三信号，其基于感测到的夹带的空气/气体和感测的排出管线夹带的空气/气体之间的差异提供含有关于在过程管线中流动的溶解的空气/气体的信息的第三信号， 加油站。

公开(公告)号：WO2004048906A3

公开(公告)日：2004-09-23

申请号：PCT/US0337987

申请日：2003-11-24

Applicant: CIDRA CORP

Inventor： ROTHMAN PAUL ,  GYSLING DANIEL L ,  LOOSE DOUGLAS H ,  KRAVETS ALEX

IPC: G01F1/36 ,  G01F1/708 ,  G01F1/712 ,  G01F1/74 ,  G01F25/00 ,  G01F1/66

CPC classification number: G01F1/7082 ,  G01F1/363 ,  G01F1/712 ,  G01F1/74

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for calibrating a flow meter having an array of sensors arranged in relation to a pipe that measures a flow rate of a fluid flowing in the pipe. The method features the step of calibrating the flow rate using a calibration correction function based on one or more parameters that characterize either the array of sensors, the pipe, the fluid flowing in the pipe, or some combination thereof. The calibration correction function depends on either a ratio t/lambda of the pipe wall thickness (t) and the pipe inner diameter (D); a ratio t/X of the pipe wall thickness (t) and the eddie wavelength (lambda) of the fluid; a Reynolds number (rhoUD/µ) that characterizes the fluid flow in the pipe; a ratio Deltax/D of the sensor spacing (Deltax) and the pipe inner diameter (D); a ratio fDeltax/Umeas of usable frequencies in relation to the sensor spacing (Deltax) and the raw flow rate (Umeas); or some combination thereof. The apparatus takes the form of a flow meter having a calibration correction function module performing the aforementioned functionality.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于校准流量计的方法和装置，该流量计具有相对于管道布置的传感器阵列，该管道测量在管道中流动的流体的流量。 该方法的特征在于使用基于表征传感器阵列，管道，在管道中流动的流体或其某种组合的一个或多个参数的校准校正函数校准流量的步骤。 校准校正函数取决于管壁厚度（t）和管内径（D）之比t / lambda; 管壁厚度（t）与流体的eddie波长（λ）之比t / X; 雷诺数（rhoUD /μ），表征管道中的流体流动; 传感器间距（Deltax）与管道内径（D）的比值Deltax / D; 与传感器间距（Deltax）和原始流量（Umeas）相关的可用频率的比率fDeltax / Umeas; 或者它们的一些组合。 该设备采取具有执行上述功能的校准校正功能模块的流量计的形式。

公开(公告)号：WO0000799A9

公开(公告)日：2000-08-03

申请号：PCT/US9914588

申请日：1999-06-28

Applicant: CIDRA CORP

Inventor： MCGUINN REBECCA S ,  GYSLING DANIEL L ,  WINSTON CHARLES R ,  DAVIS ALLEN R ,  FAUSTINO JOHN M

IPC: G01L1/00 ,  E21B47/06 ,  G01L1/24 ,  G01L11/02

CPC classification number: E21B47/06 ,  G01L1/246 ,  G01L11/025

Abstract: Non-intrusive pressure sensors (14-18) for measuring unsteady pressures within a pipe (12) include an optical fiber (10) wrapped in coils (20-24) around the circumference of the pipe (12). The length or change in the length of the coils (20-24) is indicative of the unsteady pressure in the pipe. Bragg gratings (310-324) impressed in the fiber (10) may be used having reflection wavelength lambda that relate to the unsteady pressure in the pipe. One or more of sensors (14-18) may be axially distributed along the fiber (10) using wavelength division multiplexing and/or time division multiplexing.

公开(公告)号：WO2008016697A3

公开(公告)日：2008-03-27

申请号：PCT/US2007017290

申请日：2007-08-01

Applicant: CIDRA CORP ,  GYSLING DANIEL L ,  MARON ROBERT

Inventor： GYSLING DANIEL L ,  MARON ROBERT

IPC: G01F1/66 ,  G01F1/708 ,  G01F1/712 ,  G01M3/28

CPC classification number: G01F1/666 ,  G01F1/7082 ,  G01F1/712 ,  G01M3/243 ,  G01M3/2807

Abstract: In a method for monitoring a fluid flowing in a pipeline, a dynamic model of the flowing fluid is provided. At least one operational parameter forming part of the dynamic model is provided for measurement. At least one sonar-based sensor is coupled to the pipeline and is operable to measure the operational parameter. This sensor is also operable to generate signals indicative of the operational parameter. A controller is in communication with the sensor and is associated with the dynamic model. The controller receives the signals generated by the sensor, interprets and compares these signals to the dynamic model, and determines when the operational parameter has deviated from values corresponding to the operational parameter forming part of the dynamic model. The operational parameter can be a speed of sound of the fluid flowing in the pipeline, pressure, temperature, pump speed, flow rate, or the like.

Abstract translation: 在用于监测流体在管道中流动的方法中，提供流动流体的动态模型。 提供至少一个构成动态模型一部分的操作参数用于测量。 至少一个基于声纳的传感器耦合到管道并且可操作以测量操作参数。 该传感器还可操作以生成指示操作参数的信号。 控制器与传感器通信并且与动态模型相关联。 控制器接收由传感器生成的信号，将这些信号解释并与动态模型进行比较，并确定操作参数何时偏离与形成动态模型一部分的操作参数相对应的值。 操作参数可以是在管道中流动的流体的声音的速度，压力，温度，泵速度，流速等。

公开(公告)号：WO2006060767A3

公开(公告)日：2006-08-24

申请号：PCT/US2005043906

申请日：2005-11-30

Applicant: CIDRA CORP ,  GYSLING DANIEL L

Inventor： GYSLING DANIEL L

IPC: G01F1/84 ,  G01F1/74 ,  G01F25/00

CPC classification number: G01F1/8413 ,  G01F1/666 ,  G01F1/74 ,  G01F1/8436 ,  G01F1/8477 ,  G01N9/002

Abstract: A flow measuring system is provided that provides at least one of a compensated mass flow rate measurement and a compensated density measurement. The flow measuring system includes a gas volume fraction meter in combination with a coriolis meter. The GVF meter measures acoustic pressures propagating through the fluids to measure the speed of sound a mix propagating through the fluid to calculate at least gas volume fraction of the fluid and/or the reduced natural frequency. For determining an improved density for the coriolis meter, the calculated gas volume fraction and/or the reduced natural frequency. For determining an improved density for the coriolis meter, the calculated gas volume fraction and/or reduced frequency is provided to a processing unit. The improved density is determined using analytically derived or empirically derived density calibration models (or formulas derived therefore), which is a function of the measured natural frequency and at least one of the determined FV, reduced frequency and speed of sound, or any combination thereof. The gas volume fraction (GVF) meter may include a sensing device having a plurality of strain-based or pressure sensors spaced axially along the pipe for measuring the acoustic pressures propagating through the flow.

Abstract translation: 提供流量测量系统，其提供补偿的质量流量测量和补偿密度测量中的至少一个。 流量测量系统包括与科里奥利仪表组合的气体体积分数计。 GVF仪器测量通过流体传播的声学压力，以测量通过流体传播的声音的速度，以至少计算流体的气体体积分数和/或降低的固有频率。 为了确定科里奥利仪表的改进密度，计算出的气体体积分数和/或降低的固有频率。 为了确定科里奥利仪表的改进的密度，将计算的气体体积分数和/或降低的频率提供给处理单元。 使用分析导出或经验导出的密度校准模型（或因此导出的公式）确定改善的密度，其是测量的固有频率和所确定的FV，降低的频率和声速中的至少一个或其任何组合的函数的函数 。 气体体积分数（GVF）计可以包括具有多个基于应变或压力传感器的传感装置，该传感器沿管道轴向间隔开，用于测量通过流动传播的声压。

公开(公告)号：WO03087735A8

公开(公告)日：2005-05-12

申请号：PCT/US0311377

申请日：2003-04-10

Applicant: CIDRA CORP

Inventor： GYSLING DANIEL L ,  LOOSE DOUGLAS H ,  ENGEL THOMAS W ,  CROTEAU PAUL F

IPC: G01F1/66 ,  G01F1/708 ,  G01F1/712 ,  G01F1/74 ,  G01H5/00

CPC classification number: G01F1/74 ,  G01F1/666 ,  G01F1/7082 ,  G01F1/712

Abstract: A probe 10,170 is provided that measures the speed of sound and/or vortical disturbances propagating in a single phase fluid flow and/or multiphase mixture to determine parameters, such as mixture quality, particle size, vapor/mass ratio, liquid/vapor ratio, mass flow rate, enthalpy and volumetric flow rate of the flow in a pipe or unconfined space, for example, using acoustic and/or dynamic pressures. The probe includes a spatial array of unsteady pressure sensors 15 - 18 placed at predetermined axial locations x1-xN disposed axially along a tube 14.for measuring at least one parameter of a saturated vapor/liquid mixture 12, such as steam, flowing in the tube 14. The pressure sensors 15-18 provide acoustic pressure signals P1(t)-PN(t) to a signal processing unit 30 which determines the speed of sound amix propagating through of the saturated vapor/liquid mixture 12 in the tube 14 using acoustic spatial array signal processing techniques. Frequency based sound speed is determined utilizing a dispersion model to determine the parameters of interest.

Abstract translation: 提供探针10,170，其测量在单相流体流和/或多相混合物中传播的声速和/或涡旋扰动的速度，以确定参数，例如混合物质量，粒度，蒸汽/质量比，液体/蒸气比， 质量流量，管道或无侧限空间中的流量的焓和体积流量，例如使用声学和/或动态压力。 探头包括放置在沿着管14轴向设置的预定轴向位置x1-xN处的非稳态压力传感器15-18的空间阵列。用于测量流过该流体的饱和蒸汽/液体混合物12（例如蒸汽）的至少一个参数 压力传感器15-18向信号处理单元30提供声压信号P1（t）-PN（t），信号处理单元30确定通过管14中的饱和蒸汽/液体混合物12传播的声音的速度， 声学空间阵列信号处理技术。 使用色散模型确定基于频率的声速，以确定感兴趣的参数。

公开(公告)号：WO2005010468A3

公开(公告)日：2005-05-06

申请号：PCT/US2004020263

申请日：2004-06-24

Applicant: CIDRA CORP

Inventor： GYSLING DANIEL L ,  KERSEY ALAN D

IPC: B29C47/06 ,  F02M1/00 ,  G01F1/66 ,  G01F1/708 ,  G01F1/712 ,  G01F1/74

CPC classification number: G01F1/74

Abstract: A configurable multi-function flow measurement apparatus is provided that can selectably function to measure the speed of sound propagating through a fluid flowing within a pipe and/or to measure pressures disturbances (e.g. vortical disturbances or eddies) moving with a fluid to determine respective parameters of the flow propagating through a pipe and detects the health of an industrial process. The configurable flow measurement device can also be selectable to function as a system diagnostic meter that provides a diagnostic signal indicative of the health of the industrial process, namely health of pumps, valves, motors and other devices in an industrial flow loop. The apparatus includes a sensing device that includes an array of strained-based or pressure sensors used to measure the acoustic and convective pressure variations in the flow to determine desired parameters. In response to a remote or local configuration signal, a control logic selects the desired function of the flow measurement apparatus.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种可配置的多功能流量测量装置，其可以可选择地用于测量通过在管道内流动的流体传播的声音的速度和/或测量与流体一起移动的压力干扰（例如旋涡干扰或涡流）以确定各自的参数 的流量通过管道传播并检测工业过程的健康状况。 可配置的流量测量装置也可以被选择用作系统诊断仪表，其提供指示工业过程的健康状况的诊断信号，即工业流动回路中的泵，阀，马达和其他装置的健康状况。 该设备包括传感装置，该传感装置包括用于测量流动中的声学和对流压力变化以确定期望参数的基于应变或压力传感器的阵列。 响应远程或本地配置信号，控制逻辑选择流量测量装置的所需功能。

公开(公告)号：WO2004068080A3

公开(公告)日：2004-11-25

申请号：PCT/US2004002291

申请日：2004-01-27

Applicant: CIDRA CORP

Inventor： GYSLING DANIEL L ,  LOOSE DOUGLAS H

IPC: G01F1/66 ,  G01F1/708 ,  G01F1/712 ,  G01F1/74 ,  G01F15/02

CPC classification number: G01F1/66 ,  G01F1/708 ,  G01F1/712 ,  G01F1/74 ,  G01F15/02

Abstract: A apparatus (10,110) is provided that measures the speed of sound and/or vortical disturbances propagating in a fluid or mixture having entrained gas/air to determine the gas volume fraction of the flow (12) propagating through a pipes and compensating or correcting the volumetric flow measurement for entrained air. The GVF meter includes and array of sensor disposed axially along the length of the pipe. The GVF measures the speed of sound propagating through the pipe and fluid to determine the gas volume fraction of the mixture using array processing. The GVF meter can be used with an electromagnetic meter and a consistency meter to compensate for volumetric flow rate and consistency measurement respective, to correct for errors due to entrained gas/air.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种设备（10,110），其测量在具有夹带的气体/空气的流体或混合物中传播的声音和/或涡流干扰的速度，以确定通过管道传播的流（12）的气体体积分数，并补偿或校正 夹带空气的体积流量测量。 GVF计量器包括沿着管道的长度轴向设置的传感器阵列。 GVF测量通过管道和流体传播的声音的速度，以使用阵列处理来确定混合物的气体体积分数。 GVF仪表可与电磁表和一致性表一起使用，以补偿体积流量和一致性测量，以纠正由于夹带的气体/空气引起的错误。