The Application of Fiber Optic Technology to Flowmeters.

Abstract

A survey of flow measurement techniques was carried out to assess the potential of a flowmeter using fiber optic sensing technology. The coriolis mass flow sensing technique was identified as being the most promising, and an optically-powered experimental version employing fiber optic sensors was constructed and tested. The experimental flowmeter exhibited encouraging performance and further development, by a manufacturer experienced in Coriolis flowmeter design,is recommended. Keywords: Flowmeters; Coriolis; Fiber optics; Fiber sensors.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 26, 1989
Accession Number
ADA214389

Entities

People

  • Anthony Dandridge
  • C. A. Wade

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Fiber Optics
  • Flow
  • Flowmeters
  • Mass
  • Mass Flow
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Optics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics.
  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.