CPC F16L 41/008 (2013.01) [F16L 23/006 (2013.01); F16L 23/032 (2013.01); F16L 55/043 (2013.01); F16L 55/053 (2013.01)] | 11 Claims |
1. A pipe comprising a pipe element for conveying a medium in a flow direction, and having a flange element for connecting the pipe element to a connection partner;
wherein the pipe element comprises a pipe body with a media passage opening for conveying the medium in the flow direction;
wherein the flange element comprises a flange body with a media passage opening for conveying the medium in the flow direction;
wherein the flange element is arranged at one end of the pipe element in such a way that the media passage openings at least essentially overlap;
wherein the media passage opening of the pipe element and the media passage opening of the flange body together form at least part of a main fluid passageway of the pipe that is configured to convey the medium through the pipe in the flow direction;
wherein a sensor element is arranged in the flange body such that at least a portion of the sensor element protrudes into the main fluid passageway so as to be in contact with the medium traveling in the flow direction through the main fluid passageway;
wherein the flange element comprises a pulsation damping chamber which is configured as a recess inside the flange body and which opens towards the main fluid passageway; and,
wherein the pulsation damping chamber is arranged directly opposite the portion of the sensor element protruding into the main fluid passageway of the pipe.
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