Apparatus and method for determining a non-condensable gas parameter

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PATENT NO 9816846
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14491478

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System and methods for determining a non-condensable gas parameter relating to the amount of non-condensable gas within a variable flow rate fluid flow containing both non-condensable gas and condensate are disclosed. An apparatus may include a measurement tube for receiving the fluid flow and arranged such that the fluid flow through the measurement tube comprises alternating sections of non-condensable gas and condensate; a flow sensor for generating a flow rate signal relating to the flow rate of the fluid flow in the measurement tube; a phase sensor for monitoring over time the alternating sections of non-condensable gas and condensate flowing through the measurement tube and arranged generates a phase signal characteristic of the said sections monitored; and a non-condensable gas determining unit configured to determine a non-condensable gas parameter relating to the amount of non-condensable gas in the fluid flow based on the flow rate signal and phase signal.

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SPIRAX-SARCO LIMITEDCHELTENHAM GLOUCESTERSHIRE GL53 8ER

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Frisby, Ben Cheltenham, GB 6 14
Islam, Nashtara Cheltenham, GB 4 2
Oliver, David Cheltenham, GB 28 162
Usher, Peter Cheltenham, GB 4 7

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