One-Piece Conduit Mount for Vibration-Resistant Flow Measurement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Dual loop, serial flow path flow meters face issues with external vibrations affecting measurement accuracy and the need for better support for the crossover section, leading to potential distortions and erroneous readings.
Innovation Solution
A one-piece conduit mount is introduced, featuring an inlet and outlet port with a conduit support base and tapered support blocks to securely couple the crossover section, minimizing external vibrations and providing stable support for the fluid conduit.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a dual loop, serial flow path configuration is used, then measurement accuracy is improved and external vibrations are reduced, but the crossover section requires additional support to prevent distortions
Solution Approach 1:
The conduit support base integrates multiple support functions into a single unified structure that simultaneously supports both loops of the dual flow path configuration. The base combines the crossover section support with the mounting structure for the flow conduit, eliminating the need for separate support components and reducing overall device complexity while maintaining measurement accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The conduit support base is designed with distinct functional zones: a first support surface for mounting the flow conduit and a second support surface for supporting the crossover section. This segmentation allows each zone to be optimized for its specific function while being part of an integrated structure, preventing distortions at the crossover section while maintaining overall measurement precision.
2Device complexity
If the crossover section is inadequately supported, then device complexity is reduced, but conduit distortions occur leading to erroneous readings
Solution Approach 1:
The conduit support base is designed with a pre-configured second support surface positioned to provide support to the crossover section before the flow conduit is fully installed. This preliminary support prevents distortions from occurring during installation and operation, ensuring measurement reliability without requiring complex additional support structures.
3Device complexity
If a single loop, serial path flow conduit is used, then device complexity is reduced, but the meter becomes unbalanced and more susceptible to external vibrations
Solution Approach 1:
The conduit support base employs asymmetric support block configurations with different thicknesses (first thickness t1 and second thickness t2) to balance the dual loop flow path system. This asymmetric design compensates for the inherent imbalance in serial flow path configurations, reducing susceptibility to external vibrations while maintaining a relatively simple device structure.
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AI summary
A vibrating sensor assembly (200) is provided. The vibrating sensor assembly (200) includes a one-piece conduit mount (205). The one-piece conduit mount (205) includes an inlet port (206), an outlet port (208), and a conduit support base (210) extending from the inlet port (206) to the outlet port (208). The vibrating sensor assembly (200) further includes a single fluid conduit (203) with two or more loops (204A, 204B) separated by a crossover section (213), which is coupled to the one-piece conduit mount (205).