Title :
Design of a magnetic flowmeter for conductive fluids
Author :
Strangas, Elias G. ; Scott, Timothy W.
Author_Institution :
Michigan State Univ., East Lansing, MI, USA
fDate :
3/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The operation of a magnetic flowmeter for conductive fluids is analyzed and the magnetic, and electric fields in it are described as solutions of boundary value problems. Finite-element methods are utilized to solve the problems, and solutions are presented for a variety of flow profiles and inner tube conductivities. The method gives an insight into both the phenomenon involved and the effects of the geometry and the material characteristics on the accuracy and sensitivity of the flowmeter
Keywords :
boundary-value problems; finite element analysis; flowmeters; magnetic devices; accuracy; boundary value problems; conductive fluids; electric fields; finite element methods; flow profiles; inner tube conductivities; magnetic fields; magnetic flowmeter; sensitivity; Boundary value problems; Conducting materials; Current density; Electrodes; Geometry; Magnetic analysis; Magnetic field measurement; Magnetic fields; Magnetic liquids; Magnetic materials;
Journal_Title :
Instrumentation and Measurement, IEEE Transactions on
