3.4 Flow restrictor
Introduction
This section describes the flow restrictor, including the system pressure sensor. The flow
restrictor prevents siphoning in the system, improves the flow rate and gradient accuracy
at low flow rate, and monitors the overall system pressure.
Illustration
The illustration below shows the front of the flow restrictor module.
DescriptionPart
Inlet from system pump A, left pump head1
Inlet from system pump A, right pump head2
Inlet from system pump B, left pump head3
Inlet from system pump B, right pump head4
Position of the system pressure sensor5
Outlet, to the next module6
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3.4 Flow restrictor