Technologies

Physical Sciences

Title:

Ultrasonic Flow Gauge: A device for Fluid Flow Rate Measurement Through a Narrow Tube

Area:

Astronomy & Space Sciences, Physical Sciences

Focus Area:

Measurement of Fluid Flow Rate

Social Benefits:

Used in space and aviation industries.

Developing Agency:

CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory (NML), Jharkhand

Technology Readiness Index:

Technology Demonstration

Email:

director@nmlindia.org
Website Link :http://www.nmlindia.org
Source (more info) :https://t.ly/l_sb

Brief Description

Description :

Propellant availability onboard is one of the main factors determining the spacecraft life. It is essential to gauge the propellant accurately for the estimation of spacecraft end-of-life (EOL) and to optimize the mission strategy. The project aimed for GEOSAT class spacecraft and interplanetary missions. The developed ultrasonic flow gauge can be integrated into the spacecraft for onboard propellant gauging. Can also be used as a gas and liquid flowmeter. Lightweight, low power consumption, analog as well as digital output ports, test points in the circuits, capable of measuring flow rate from 0.1 LPM to 6 LPM are the major salient features of this device.

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