Viscosity dependent flow meter for use in fuel dispensing environments

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9377332
APP PUB NO 20140260674A1
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14211358

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A system and method of measuring volumetric flow through a meter. One step of the method involves providing a flow meter connected to a duct having fluid flowing therethrough. A memory having at least two Roshko/Strouhal curves stored therein is also provided. A viscosity of the fluid is measured. One of the Roshko/Strouhal is selected curves based on the method viscosity. A volumetric flow through the meter is determined utilizing the selected Roshko/Strouhal curve.

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GILBARCO INC7300 W FRIENDLY AVENUE GREENSBORO NC 27410

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Carapelli, Giovanni High Point, US 49 1065

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