Vortex generators positioned in flowtubes to promote boundary layer adherence of flow through a flowtube of a meter

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10837475
APP PUB NO 20200132094A1
SERIAL NO

16169069

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A vortex generator for use in a flowtube of a meter is provided. The vortex generator includes a plurality of raised elements on an inner surface of a flowtube. The plurality of raised elements are positioned on the inner surface of the flowtube upstream of a widening of the flowtube. The presence of the plurality of raised elements improves boundary layer adherence.

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SENSUS SPECTRUM LLC1209 ORANGE STREET WILMINGTON NEW CASTLE DE 19801

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Sokol, Benjamin John Carrboro, US 7 8

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