Microcomputer-based flowmeter for determining average liquid phase flow in a two-phase fluid

Author

John C. Rowe

Date of Award

12-1982

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major

Electrical Engineering

Major Professor

D. W. Bouldin

Committee Members

J. M. Googe, J. C. Hung

Abstract

A microcomputer-based flowmeter was developed to meter the average liquid phase flow in a two-phase fluid, where the two phases are liquid and gas. An experimental system was set up to test the flowmeter and to develop a mathematical model for the device. The resulting experimental model fits the data with a prediction error of less than 0.2 percent of flow rate over the tested span of zero to five gallons per minute. A microcomputer performs all flow calculations using the model, and also controls flowmeter functions and displays diagnostic information.

Recommended Citation

Rowe, John C., "Microcomputer-based flowmeter for determining average liquid phase flow in a two-phase fluid. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 1982.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/15096