Transient flow loop system

Abstract

A system is described for providing means by which the flow in a fluid suchs water in a fluid flow loop can be accurately controlled to undergo user defined transients. Besides, the system allows for velocity variations over a wide range of velocities.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A transient flow loop for generating user defined transients in a fluid flow which comprises: a storage tank for supplying the fluid;   a pumping means to supply the fluid at a constant pressure;   noise reducing means for obtaining noise-free environment for testing of the flow of the fluid;   a flowmeter means for accurately measuring the flow rates of the fluid;   control valve means for controlling the transients to be introduced in the flow rate of the fluid.   
     
     
       2. The transient flow loop system of claim 1 wherein said control valve means further includes a controller and a computer to control the transient generated in the flowrate of the fluid. 
     
     
       3. The transient flow loop system of claim 2 wherein said pumping means is a centrifugal pump. 
     
     
       4. The transient flow loop system of claim 3 wherein said transient flowmeter is transient electromagnetic flow meter for accurately measuring the transients in the flow rate of the fluid.