The researchers discovered that the viscosity and density of a mixture can also say something about its composition. And so their flow meter can measure the components of a gas or liquid. The technology opens up new applications, for example in the medical world.
In his TEK talk at TEKNOWLOGY 2022, researcher Joost Lötters talks about how the flow meter came about and what it ultimately led to:
Want to know more about this project? Read this article about innovative flow meters on the website of NWO.
