SYSTEM, USE OF THE SYSTEM, METHOD FOR MAKING A FLUID CONDUCTIVITY MEASUREMENT, SENSOR FOR DETERMINING A FLUID CONDUCTIVITY, AND USING THE SENSOR

摘要

These are systems and methods that can be used to correct the presence of voids in a fluid by measuring its conductivity. The conductivity of a fluid can be measured using a conductivity sensor. Capacitance electrodes can be used to measure fluid capacitance. The measured capacitance affected by the fluid can be used in combination with the measured conductivity to determine a corrected conductivity value that compensates for possible void spaces in the fluid. Other parameters, such as fluid composition or temperature, may be used in determining the corrected conductivity measurement. Some such systems include an annular housing and may be inserted or integrated into fluid flow systems such that the fluid to be analyzed flows through an opening defined by the annular housing.