可变臂轮式钟罩气体流量标准装置微机系统设计

本系统以钟罩气体流量标准装置检定规程(JJG165-89)为依据,通过微机硬件及软件的综合设计实现气体流量计检定过程的在线标定,自动控制,自动监测,自动计算,打印检定报表的工作.     

A new approach to gas flow calibration

Primary gas flow standards create calculable flow rates using two different techniques. Displacement systems rely upon the accurate determination of the first order change in position of an object being displaced by gas flowing at a constant pressure. Pressure, volume, temperature and time (PVTt) systems provide a nearly constant mass flow of gas to an accumulation tank of known volume over a fixed time interval. Measurements of pressure, temperature and time are used to calculate flow rate.     

Uncertainty estimation of a liquid flow standard system with small flow rates

A liquid flow standard system is used to calibrate liquid volume of fuel–oil flow meters at small flow rates between 50 L/h and 700 L/h. However, the system has not been used to calibrate volume flow rate because the system is only operated with the standing-start-and-finish mode. In this study, the liquid flow standard system was rebuilt to provide a calibration service of volume flow rate by attaching two flow diverters, which can operate the system with the flying-start-and-finish mode. To evaluate its performance for volume flow metering, several techniques were introduced. First, diverter timing errors were estimated by linear regression. Second, covariance between buoyancy correction factor and water density was obtained to consider interdependency between the two measurands. Third, calibration and measurement capability (CMC) was evaluated by setting a fixed value of collected weight or elapsed time for flow diversion. Finally, several CMCs were compared to find the best measurement condition. As a result of the above approach, the CMC of the liquid flow standard system was found to be (0.10–0.52)% (k = 2) for (50–700) L/h with a minimum collected weight at 10 kg.     

Gas mass-flow meters: Measurement and uncertainties

The application of gas mass-flow meters (GMFM) sensors needs the knowledge of its measurement model and measurement uncertainties. It was already known that the GMFM output model depends on gas mass-flow and gas composition. In this work, different throughput GMFM sensors were used for different gas flow rates and gas composition in order to verify and to improve the GMFM measurement model.A direct calibration procedure and a dynamic volumetric method were applied both to get the measurement model and to evaluate the performance of gas sensors and GMFM sensors against certified reference materials and suitable standards. Additionally, the obtained data were used both to calculate the uncertainties of gas mass-flow measurement and to improve the GMFM gas response factors.The calculated uncertainties of the GMFM direct measurement was approximately 2% of the measured value. The uncertainty of the dynamic volumetric method developed in this work was found as approximately 5% of the measured value and that was mainly influenced by the uncertainties of the standards used.     

Development, modeling and certain investigations on thermal mass flow meters

This paper discusses a thermal mass bypass flow meter giving details of its design, principle of operation, calibration, and testing of effects of ambient temperature and orientation. Results of a computer model of the meter are also given.     

On the use of TEM cells for the calibration of power frequency electric field meters

This paper focuses on the performances of TEM cells when used in the calibration of power frequency environmental electric field meters. The spatial non-uniformity of the electric field inside a TEM cell is analyzed through experimental investigations and three-dimensional Boundary Element modeling to evaluate the field experienced by the sensing elements of actual 3D meter probes. The perturbation caused by the probe support is also taken into account. The uncertainty component associated with the spatial non-uniformity in the volume taken up by typical power and low frequency field probes is estimated. The field non-uniformity is also evaluated in relation to the use of TEM cells of reduced size. Finally, the field non-uniformity is exploited to predict the performance of an actual field meter operating in significant field gradients.     

Improvement and uncertainty evaluation of mercury sealed piston prover using laser interferometer

Many NMIs (National Measurement Institute) and calibration laboratories are using a mercury sealed piston prover as calibration system for gas flow meter. But it has problems in deciding measuring volume, traveling time of piston and generating low flow rate below 10 cc/min. In this study, a new structure of a piston prover is designed and its flow measurement uncertainty is evaluated according to ISO/IEC 17025. A laser interferometer, instead of optical sensors used in a typical piston prover, is employed to measure testing time and moving distance of the piston, accurately. A new material of the piston is used to eliminate contaminated particles from the material of the piston body. Uncertainty is calculated by evaluating various uncertainty factors which have influence on gas flow measurement. The expanded uncertainty of the piston prover is 0.11% at the confidence level of 95%. The uncertainty evaluation procedure of this study would be useful in flow measurement uncertainty determination of other types of gas flow measurement systems.     

Calibration procedures and uncertainty analysis for a thermal mass gas flowmeter of a new generation

This paper deals with the differences between traditional and new technology gas meters, and focuses specifically on the calibration procedure and uncertainty evaluation of CTTMFs (Capillary Type Thermal Mass Flow Meter). In particular, measurements performed on a sample set of commercial CTTMFs for natural gas in domestic/residential (G4) applications allowed to evaluate the modifications to calibration procedures required by the new generation, digital, gas flow meters. Indeed, traditionally natural gas is metered by means of volumetric measurement techniques, while the modern, static gas flow meters (thermal and ultrasonic ones) are based on electronic flow sensors. This implies that the gas volume through the meter is measured by sampling the flow rate at selected time points and integrating the flow rate in time. The measurement time becomes therefore an important parameter, thus requiring a thorough rethinking of the calibration procedure. In order to analyse the effects of the various parameters, a series of ad-hoc calibrations were performed. Specifically, one set of calibrations was performed with constant totalized volume, while the other required a constant measurement time. In order to highlight the novelties that will have to be implemented in ordinary calibration procedures to get the best of the new technologies, the two procedures as performed on a sample set CTTMFs will be compared; the theoretical (generic) evaluation of the associated uncertainty will also be presented. Measurements were carried out at the test facility of INRIM, the Italian National Metrology Institute.     

正压法气体流量标定系统的设计与实现

随着非标准流量仪表种类和数量的日益增加,为了保证仪表的测量精度。非标流量仪表的标定要求显得日益迫切。系统采用了国际标准文丘利作为标准表。应用标准流量计“比较法”原理,配合计算机程序控制,建立气体流量标定系统。进行流量计的检定和测试。依据有关的国家检定规程。该装置可对多孔孔板、V锥、楔形、巴类等差压式仪表以及涡轮、涡街、旋进旋涡等流量计进行检定、工业现场流量模拟实验以及风洞实验。通过运行实践证明,该系统测量精度高,稳定性好,标定流量范围宽。     

峰流速仪标定系统数学模型的研究

对峄流速仪标定系统中的空气运动进行分析，引进特征线方法，建立了峰流速仪标定系统的数学模型，编制了计算机仿真程序，仿真结果与实验结果基本吻合，证明该模型的正确性。利用该模型对待标定的峰流速仪进行了标定。     

核反应堆堆芯冷却剂流量测量用涡轮流量计的研制及应用

为适应核反应堆堆芯冷却剂流量测量的需要,开发研制了新型低速涡轮流量变送器,按流量信号输出不同,分别为磁感应模拟信号输出和数字开关量输出低速涡轮流量变送器。实际标定和应用表明,低速涡轮流量变送器的精度和重复性是好的,相对误差的均方根为1．0％,使用寿命长,阻力小,线性范围宽。     

高压直流输电阀冷系统流量类仪表检定装置的设计

介绍了一种以超声波流量计为标准流量计的阀冷系统流量类仪表检定装置。对该检定装置的硬件设计、控制系统以及检定方式进行了详细阐述。该装置尤其适用于大口径流量计的检定,实现了人机交互、数据采集、打印报表、数据归档等功能,提高了流量仪表检定装置的自动化水平。     

Autonomous algorithm for relative error of generalized flow meters in tree topology

This paper treats electricity meters or water meters on-site as a cluster of generalized flow meters constructing a tree topology. Providing flow conservation, it is demonstrated that every meter’s relative error can be calculated according to a group of readings of the meter cluster if the relative error of any meter in the cluster is given. The autonomous algorithm obtains relative errors without usage of external standard instrument. By the same algorithm, providing the accuracy class of any meter rather than the relative error exact, the range of relative errors of rest meters in the cluster can be worked out. With the aid of remote automatic reading system, the algorithm can reduce the maintenance cost of meters on site, and contributes to forecast the meters’ service lives.     

Application of averaging bidirectional flow tube for measurement of single-phase flow rate in a piping system

A new instrument, an averaging bidirectional flow tube (BDFT), is proposed to measure single-phase flow rates. This averaging BDFT has unique measuring characteristics foremost among which is the capability to measure bidirectional flow and insensitivity of the fluid attack angle. Single phase calibration tests were conducted to demonstrate the performance of the averaging BDFT. Likewise, to enhance the applicability of the averaging BDFT on various flow conditions, flow analyses using CFD code were performed focusing on design optimization of the BDFT. The calibration test results indicated that this averaging BDFT has a linearity within 0.5 % in the Reynolds (Re) number range of above 10,000 where it is meaningful in terms of application. The flow analyses results demonstrate a good linearity of the averaging BDFT with various design features. Therefore, averaging BDFT can be applied for measurement of flow rates within a wide range of flow conditions. This paper was recommended for publication in revised form by Associate Editor Won-Gu Joo Kyoung-Ho Kang received his B.S. and M. S. degrees in Nuclear Engineering from SNU (Seoul National University), KOREA in 1993 and 1995, respectively. He then received his Ph.D. degree in Nuclear and Quantum Engineering from KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) in 2009. Dr. Kang is currently a senior researcher at the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute in Daejeon, Korea. Dr. Kang’s research interests include analysis and experiments for the nuclear safety, thermal hydraulics, and experiments and modeling for the severe accidents. Byong-Jo Yun received his B.S. degree in Nuclear Engineering from SNU (Seoul National University), KOREA in 1989. He then received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from SNU in 1991 and 1996, respectively. Dr. Yun is currently a principal researcher at the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute in Daejeon, Korea. Dr. Yun’s research interests include analysis and experiments for the nuclear safety, thermal hydraulics, two-phase flow, scaling analysis, and development of instrumentation for two-phase flow. Dong-Jin Euh received his B.S. degree in Nuclear Engineering from Seoul University, Korea, in 1993. He then received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from same university in 1995 and 2002, respectively. Dr. Euh is currently a researcher at thermal hydraulic safety research department of Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute in Daejeon, Korea. Dr. Euh’s research interests include two-phase thermal hydraulics in the Nuclear Systems and Fundamental Phenomena. Won-Pil Baek has been working at KAERI as the general project manager (director) for development of nuclear thermalhydraulic experiment and analysis technology since 2001. He received his B.S. degree in nuclear engineering from Seoul National University and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from KAIST. In 1991–2000, he worked for KAIST as a researcher and research professor. Currently he also serves as an executive editor of the Nuclear Engineering and Technology, an international journal of the Korean Nuclear Society. His research interests include critical heat flux, integral effect tests, modeling, nuclear safety, and advanced reactor development.     

Performance measurement analysis of various cone flow meters with various beta edge types and flow field parameters

The beta edge, as one part of the cone element in cone flow meters, has several types. Cone flow meters with different beta edges have different applications and measurement performance. The sharp angle, corner cut and arc are the most common forms of beta edges used in cone flow meters. Their structures are analyzed without changing other parameters. Through theoretical analysis of their hydromechanics, a conclusion can be drawn that the discharge coefficient linearity error and permanent pressure loss in cone flow meters can be predicted based on the consistency in the recirculation quantity and the dissipation function value. The research objects are cone flow meters with different beta edge forms whose inner tube diameter is 100 mm and whose β values are 0.45, 0.55 and 0.65. The cone wake flow field characteristics were obtained and analyzed using the CFD method. Different beta edges cause different changes to the recirculation quantity and the dissipation in the cone wake flow region. Based on the theoretical prediction, the corner cut beta edge has the best discharge coefficient linearity error and relatively small permanent pressure loss. The accuracy of this prediction was experimentally verified. The experimental results demonstrate that the sharp-angle beta edge achieves the best performance in mechanical processing consistency, while the arc beta edge is the worst.     

In situ calibration of Coriolis flowmeters for high-pressure gas flow calorimetry

An in situ calibration method for small Coriolis meters used for high-pressure gas flow calorimetry is presented. The method has an accuracy better than 0.02%, at level one standard deviation. Two meters, both with a totalizer function, have been evaluated, and the total long-term accuracy of the best meter is ±0.11% at level one standard deviation.     

Uncertainty analysis of a laser calibration system for evaluating the positioning accuracy of a numerically controlled axis of coordinate measuring machines and machine tools

This paper presents an uncertainty analysis of a Positional Error Calibrator based on a laser interferometer system. This laser calibration system is capable of evaluating the positioning accuracy of a numerically controlled axis of machine tools and coordinate measuring machines (CMM) under dynamic conditions. In order to assess the measurement uncertainty of this calibrator, an analysis of the uncertainty components that make up the uncertainty budget of this calibrator has been carried out. These uncertainty components can be classified into three categories as follows: (1) uncertainties intrinsic to the laser system; (2) uncertainties due to environmental effects; (3) measuring uncertainties due to the installation. The procedure for evaluating the uncertainty of this calibrator follows GUM (“Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement”). This uncertainty analysis was carried out when this calibrator was used to assess the positional errors of the “X” axis of a moving bridge type CMM.     

Linearity dependence on oxygen fraction and gas temperature of a novel Fleisch pneumotachograph for neonatal ventilation at low flow rates

Fleisch pneumotachograph response is influenced by gas composition and temperature. Literature analysis shows that the influence of gas properties on the relationship between pressure drop and volumetric flow rate has not been widely investigated from the theoretical standpoint.     

Temperature propagation through a mercury vapour calibration source and assessment of possible analytical biases caused by measurement of temperature variations

A combination of experimental data, and validated modelling studies, has shown that external temperature variations propagate very quickly within mercury vapour calibration apparatus, and thus any internal temperature inhomogeneities may be largely neglected. However the study has shown that the response time of the temperature measuring device used to make readings within the mercury vapour calibration apparatus can impose a bias as a result of the device’s inability to respond quickly to changes in temperature within the mercury vapour calibration apparatus. The size of this possible bias has been quantified and strategies for its elimination proffered.     

差压式流量传感器测量一般气体流量时的温度压力补偿方法

简要介绍使用差压式流量传感器进行一般气体流量测量时的温压补偿方法;指出了差压方式流量传感器测量一般气体的通用流量温压补偿公式,并写出了公式的推导过程;与线性流量传感器温压补偿方法进行对比,强调指出了采用差压式流量传感器时进行温压补偿的注意要点.对公用工程中的一般气体的流量计量工作有一定的指导作用.