Theoretical Basis of Non-Intrusive Ultrasonic Cross Correlation Flow Measurement Technology

Abstract

The non-intrusive ultrasonic cross correlation flow meter CROSSFLOW, developed and manufactured by Advanced Measurement and Analysis Group Inc. (AMAG) is installed in nuclear reactors in Canada and around the world. AMAG and De Monfort University (UK) are cooperating in an ongoing research project to develop a theoretical basis for cross correlation flow measurement technology, with the goal of improving measurement accuracy. The project involves theoretical development, laboratory testing, and computational flow simulations. This paper describes the recent progress of this project.