Abstract: Apparatus and method for strain gage measurement of differential pressure across a body inserted into a flowing fluid where the body includes an exterior upstream facing portion, an exterior downstream facing portion and interior surfaces. At least one first electrically resistive strain gage having connecting terminals is disposed on one or more of the interior surfaces of the upstream facing portion and at least one second electrically resistive strain gage having connecting terminals is disposed on one or more of the interior surfaces of the downstream facing portion. The first and second strain gages are electrically connected to form the legs of a full Wheatstone Bridge, the electrical output of which is directly related to the differential pressure across the inserted body.

Abstract: Fluid flow apparatus, such as a fluid flowmeter, a fluid mixing device or a fluid dispersing device, includes a one-piece fluid displacement member removably mounted in a section of fluid conduit so that no material joining, such as welding, is required for manufacture. The displacement member is removably and replaceably mounted in the conduit section so that one displacement member can be replaced by one or more other displacement members and thereby accommodate a very broad range of fluid flows. The mounting or support is provided at the downstream end of the displacement member which eliminates disturbances in the fluid flow around the displacement member and thereby provides for a highly stable signal. The signal is obtained via measurement taps in the wall of the conduit so that no measurement taps are required in or through the displacement member. The apparatus is adapted for use in sanitary applications.