Liquid metal Flow Meter - Final Report

Authors:
  • CAC. Andersen
    C. Andersen
  • SHS. Hoogendoom
    S. Hoogendoom
  • BHB. Hudson
    B. Hudson
  • JPJ. Prince
    J. Prince
  • KTK. Teichert
    K. Teichert
  • JWJ. Wood
    J. Wood
  • KCK. Chase
    K. Chase
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Abstract
Measuring the flow of liquid metal presents serious challenges. Current commercially-available flow meters use ultrasonic, electromagnetic, and other technologies to measure flow, but are inadequate for liquid metal flow measurement because of the high temperatures required by most liquid metals. As a result of the reactivity and high temperatures of most liquid metals, corrosion and leakage become very serious safety concerns. The purpose of this project is to develop a flow meter for Lockheed Martin that measures the flow rate of molten metal in a conduit.