Abstract
We demonstrate that a micro Coriolis mass flow sensor can be excited in its torsional movement by applying parametric excitation. Using AC-bias voltages for periodic electrostatic spring softening, the flow-filled tube exhibits a steady vibration at suitable voltage settings. Measurements show that the sensor for this type of excitation can be used to measure water flow rates within a range of 0±500 ul/h with an accuracy of 1% full scale error.
Original language | Undefined |
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Pages (from-to) | 223511 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Applied physics letters |
Volume | 101 |
Issue number | 22 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 30 Nov 2012 |
Keywords
- TST-SENSORS
- Microsensors
- Electrostatic devices
- Pipe flow
- flow measurement
- Flow sensors
- water meters
- EWI-22611
- METIS-293215
- IR-82359
- vibrations