Multi-Phase Flow Metering Using Dissimilar Flow Sensors: Theory and Field Trial Results

Mehdizadeh, Parviz; Farchy, David

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“…There are also techniques available for measuring gas holdup in gas/liquid flow, but many of these techniques involve sampling of the flow in an obstructing manner [3].…”

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A simple scattering model for measuring particle mass fractions in multiphase flows

Carlson

Martinsson

2002

Ultrasonics

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In this paper we present a simple theoretical model of how pulsed ultrasound is attenuated by the particles in a solid/liquid flow. The theoretical model is then used to predict the attenuation of sound, given the mass fraction, the density, and the size distribution of the solid particles.The model is verified experimentally for suspensions of 0-10% (by mass) Dolomite ((Ca,Mg)CO 3 ) particles and water. The experimental results show that the attenuation of sound due to particles varies linearly with mass fraction, and that the proposed theoretical model can be used to predict this attenuation. In all experiments the transmitter and receiver array were clamped onto the pipe wall, thus providing a completely non-invasive and non-intrusive measurement technique. Ó

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“…There are also techniques available for measuring gas holdup in gas/liquid flow, but many of these techniques involve sampling of the flow in an obstructing manner [3].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A simple scattering model for measuring particle mass fractions in multiphase flows

Carlson

Martinsson

2002

Ultrasonics

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“…The results are shown in Figure 5. Since high GVF is one of the major parameters affecting the accuracy of measurements in the multiphase meters (11,12), an Agar type 401-20-40 meter was used to handle the range of gas volume fractions encountered at Site B. The results form historical well tests on these wells are also plotted in Figure 5.…”

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High-Temperature Multiphase Flowmeters in Heavy-Oil Thermal Production

Mehdizadeh¹

2005

SPE International Thermal Operations and Heavy Oil Symposium

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Keeping up With Technological Advances - An Innovative Approach to Validate Production Test Data

Khan¹,

Menchaca²

2015

SPE Middle East Oil &Amp; Gas Show and Conference

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The technological advances in oil and gas industry are enabling the operating companies to monitor their hydrocarbon reservoirs closely. Today reservoir surveillance engineers are able to acquire more well/reservoir performance data than in the past. Multi-Phase Flow Metering is an expedient addition in production testing domain. As per the recent statistics, globally, approximately 4000 Multi-Phase Flow Meters (MPFM) installations are providing reliable measurements under different applications. As with any new technology the philosophy behind MPFM measurements is blurry for many users, who find difficulty establishing and implementing the appropriate data validation workflows on the MPFM data. The conventional production test data validation approach can be applied to the MPFM measurements up to a certain extent, but in order to find the source of discrepancies in MPFM data, additional processes are required to be included in the workflow. The production history of the majority of hydrocarbon reservoirs in the world was built on conventional test separator flow rate data. Introducing a new measurement technology with different set of accuracies and different working principles has been a challenge for the production data users. To standardize the data validation process, a systematic approach can be implemented to validate the production testing data from different sources, which not only will help the end users to gain confidence in MPFM flow measurements but also will assist identifying the sources of discrepancy in MPFM measurements during day to day operations. This paper will explain the stepwise data validation approach that can benefit different production test data users in oil and gas industry.

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Multi-Phase Flow Metering Using Dissimilar Flow Sensors: Theory and Field Trial Results

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A simple scattering model for measuring particle mass fractions in multiphase flows

A simple scattering model for measuring particle mass fractions in multiphase flows

High-Temperature Multiphase Flowmeters in Heavy-Oil Thermal Production

Keeping up With Technological Advances - An Innovative Approach to Validate Production Test Data

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