Wokoma, Esther Mmabong (2024) Multi-Phase Flow Metering in Offshore Oil and Gas Pipelines. International Journal of Petroleum and Gas Engineering Research, 7 (12). pp. 80-108. ISSN ISSN 2514-9253(Print), ISSN 2514-9261 (Online)
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Abstract
Multi-phase flow meters are of huge importance to the offshore oil and gas industry. Unreliable measurements can lead to many disadvantages and even wrong decision-making. It is especially important for mature reservoirs as the gas volume fraction and water cut is increasing during the lifetime of a well. Hence, it is essential to accurately monitor the multi-phase flow of oil, water and gas inside the transportation pipelines. The objective of this review paper is to present the current trends and technologies within multi-phase flow measurements and to introduce the most promising methods based on parameters such as accuracy, footprint, safety, maintenance and calibration. Typical meters, such as tomography, gamma densitometry and virtual flow meters are described and compared based on their performance with respect to multi-phase flow measurements. Both experimental prototypes and commercial solutions are presented and evaluated. For a non-intrusive, non-invasive and inexpensive meter solution, this review paper predicts a progress for virtual flow meters in the near future. The application of multi-phase flow s meters are expected to further expand in the future as fields are maturing, thus, efficient utilization of existing fields are in focus, to decide if a field is still financially profitable.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | T Technology > T Technology (General) |
| Depositing User: | Professor Mark T. Owen |
| Date Deposited: | 07 May 2024 14:24 |
| Last Modified: | 07 May 2024 14:24 |
| URI: | https://tudr.org/id/eprint/2968 |
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