A fluid flow monitoring and evaluation system providing high accuracy for
fluid flow systems having low volumes and high pressure includes fluid
flow sensors mounted on positive displacement dispensing valves and a
fluid flow monitor that received cycle signals from the fluid flow
sensors and processes the cycle signals to determine fluid flow
information. Information can be downloaded in from the monitor, even in
an explosion rated environment, using infra-red link or data can be
transmitted, for example via satellite, for posting on the Internet. The
system can include dispensing valves having single inputs and single
outputs for measuring fluid dispensed at a point of use, which
measurement can be compared to measurements taken at a divider block
earlier in the hydraulic path to verify that fluid sent into the path was
actually dispensed. A novel fluid flow sensor prevents loss of internal
components, yet allows internal components to be removed for repair.