This component represents a flowmeter. It inherits from the component FluidSensor.
Basically this component sets the value of the measured signal equal to the mass flow. It is an interface between the fluid and control parts of a model.
| f_in | fluid | IN | |||
| f_out | fluid | OUT | |||
| s_out | PORTS_LIB.analog_signal | (n = 1) | OUT |
| bias | REAL | 0 | Bias: zero shift | - | |
| gain | REAL | 1 | Gain of the sensor | - |
| v | REAL | Measured variable () | - |
It transmits information from the inlet port to the outlet port about the working fluid that is being used in the fluid loop, the calculation option (real fluid) and checks if there is a working fluid defined in the model.
The following assumptions have been made in the formulation of the component:
Ideal performance of the
instrument, i.e. linear response and no time delays.
Negligible pressure loss in the
component.
Negligible storage of mass in
the component
Adiabatic flow, i.e. null heat
losses.
Adiabatic flow is assumed in this component. The outlet enthalpy is equal to the inlet enthalpy:
Pressure losses are ignored in this component.
The value of the output signal is calculated from the following formula:
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The value of the measured signal is calculated from the following formula:
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