Can a Cylindrical Thermistor be Used to Build a Fuel Flow Meter?

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The discussion centers on the feasibility of using a Cylindrical Thermistor to construct a fuel flow meter. Participants highlight the need for specificity regarding the design, questioning whether a hollow or solid cylinder is required. Concerns are raised about the sensitivity of the thermistor to detect fuel flow, particularly in relation to temperature variations. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of selecting the right thermistor type for effective fuel flow measurement.

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  • Cylindrical Thermistor specifications
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  • Thermal sensitivity and response characteristics
  • Basic principles of fluid dynamics
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I need Cylindrical Thermistor to build a fuel flow meter. Need suggestions...

Thanks
 
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BtrM said:
I need Cylindrical Thermistor to build a fuel flow meter. Need suggestions...

Thanks


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Can you be a bit more specific, please? Do you mean a hollow cylinder to fit around a fuel line, or a solid cylinder to fit within a particular space, or what? Also, how is this to be applied? You might have trouble finding a thermister sensitive enough to notice fuel flowing past unless it's really hot. Not sure about that, though.
 

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