A pair of ultrasonic transducers are installed on the outside of a pipe to measure blood flow. One transducer transmits an ultrasonic signal while the other receives it. The signal takes longer to propagate against the flow of blood compared to with the flow. The difference in propagation times is used to calculate flow velocity, and multiplying that by the cross-sectional area of the pipe gives the volume of blood flow.
A pair of ultrasonic transducers are installed on the outside of a pipe to measure blood flow. One transducer transmits an ultrasonic signal while the other receives it. The signal takes longer to propagate against the flow of blood compared to with the flow. The difference in propagation times is used to calculate flow velocity, and multiplying that by the cross-sectional area of the pipe gives the volume of blood flow.
A pair of ultrasonic transducers are installed on the outside of a pipe to measure blood flow. One transducer transmits an ultrasonic signal while the other receives it. The signal takes longer to propagate against the flow of blood compared to with the flow. The difference in propagation times is used to calculate flow velocity, and multiplying that by the cross-sectional area of the pipe gives the volume of blood flow.
A pair of ultrasonic transducers are installed on the outside of a pipe to measure blood flow. One transducer transmits an ultrasonic signal while the other receives it. The signal takes longer to propagate against the flow of blood compared to with the flow. The difference in propagation times is used to calculate flow velocity, and multiplying that by the cross-sectional area of the pipe gives the volume of blood flow.
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Dr. T.
Bheema lingaiah
BLOOD FLOW METERS AND BED
SIDE MONITORS The transit-time utilizes the propagation time of the ultrasonic signal in the fluid.
A pair of transducers are installed on the outer surface of
the pipe as shown in the diagram. Each transducer works alternatively as both transmitter and receiver of ultrasonic signals. When the ultrasonic signal is transmitted toward the upstream side against the flow direction, more propagation time is required (T1). On the other hand, when it is transmitted toward the downstream side with the flow direction, the propagation time is less (T2). That is, the signal is delayed or speeded up by the moving fluid. The difference in time between "T1" and "T2" is proportional to the flow velocity, and the flow volume can be calculated by multiplying it by the cross-sectional area, which is obtained by using the pipe diameter and wall thickness.