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Turbine flow sensor for volume-flow rate verification in MR

R Frayne1, D W Holdsworth, R F Smith

  • 1Department of Medical Biophysics, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada.

Magnetic Resonance in Medicine
|September 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

A new turbine flow sensor accurately measures flow rates in MR experiments, showing high precision and linearity. This device is reliable for both constant and simulated physiological flow conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Medical Imaging
  • Fluid Dynamics

Background:

  • Accurate flow rate measurement is crucial for Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging studies.
  • Existing methods may have limitations in precision or applicability to dynamic flow conditions.
  • Development of reliable flow sensors for MR environments is an ongoing need.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the performance of a novel turbine flow sensor designed for MR flow experiments.
  • To assess the sensor's accuracy, linearity, and precision against established measurement techniques.
  • To determine the sensor's frequency response and its suitability for physiological flow waveforms.

Main Methods:

  • Calibration and evaluation of a turbine flow sensor using reference measurements.

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  • Comparison with an electromagnetic (EM) flow meter for volume-flow rate determination.
  • Simultaneous phase contrast (PC) MR acquisitions were used for validation.

    • Main Results:

    • The turbine flow sensor demonstrated excellent accuracy (better than +/- 1%) compared to the EM flow meter.
    • High linearity (+/- 3.5%) and precision (3.5%) were achieved in constant flow mode (0-30 ml s-1).
    • The sensor's frequency response was flat up to 13.9 Hz, and measurements closely matched EM and MR PC data for various flow types.

    Conclusions:

    • The evaluated turbine flow sensor is a highly accurate and precise device for MR flow experiments.
    • Its performance characteristics make it suitable for both steady and pulsatile flow measurements in physiological contexts.
    • This sensor offers a reliable tool for quantitative flow analysis within MR environments.