Apparatus and method for carrying out ultrasonic measurements of liquid properties
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE602019069729
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2018-12-14
- Filing Date
- 2019-12-16
- Publication Date
- 2025-05-07
- Estimated Expiration
- 2039-12-16
AI Technical Summary
Existing ultrasonic measurement techniques for fluid properties are limited by accuracy and are not robust enough for harsh or hard-to-access environments, such as pipes in boreholes or near explosive substances.
A method and device using an optical fiber to excite and detect ultrasound waves, where a fiber Bragg grating or similar device converts pressure variations into optical effects, allowing for accurate measurement of fluid properties without the need for electronics in the fluid. This approach reduces the impact of ultrasound reflections from pipe walls and enables measurements in challenging environments.
The method provides improved accuracy and robustness for ultrasonic measurements of fluid properties, allowing for precise determination of fluid properties in harsh environments without the limitations of traditional techniques.