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In order to extend the French water flow calibration range, LNE-CETIAT is on progress to build a new reference for flow rate measurements ranging from 10 000 ml.h−1 down to 1 ml.h−1. This new facility based on a gravimetric principle will enable calibration with water temperature between 10 °C and 50 °C. Flow is regulated by the combined use of a tightly regulated “upstream” pressure (0,1 to 10 bar) and the use of capillaries under laminar flow. The expected relative uncertainty for the water flow rate is 0.1 % with a coverage factor k = 2 (95% confidence). The paper described the design and the ongoing implementation of this new calibration facility.
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David, C., Claudel, P. Novel water flow facility in france range extension to low flow rates (10 000 ml/h down to 1 ml/h). MAPAN 26, 203–209 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12647-011-0019-0
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12647-011-0019-0