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By Gioia Falcone, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA G. F. Hewitt, Imperial College, London, UK C. Alimonti, Universita La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
Description Over the last two decades the development, evaluation and use of MFM systems has been a major focus for the Oil & Gas industry worldwide.
Since the early 1990's, when the first commercial meters started to appear, there have been around 2,000 field applications of MFM for
field allocation, production optimisation and well testing. So far, many alternative metering systems have been developed, but none of
them can be referred to as generally applicable or universally accurate. Both established and novel technologies suitable to measure
the flow rates of gas, oil and water in a three-phase flow are reviewed and assessed within this book. Those technologies already implemented
in the various commercial meters are evaluated in terms of operational and economical advantages or shortcomings from an operator point
of view. The lessons learned about the practical reliability, accuracy and use of the available technology is discussed. The book suggests
where the research to develop the next generation of MFM devices will be focused in order to meet the as yet unsolved problems.
The
book provides a critical and independent review of the current status and future trends of MFM, supported by the authors' strong background
on multiphase flow and by practical examples. These are based on the authors' direct experience on MFM, gained over many years of research
in connection with both operators and service companies.
As there are currently no books on the subject of Multiphase Flow Metering
for the Oil & Gas industry, this book will fill in the gap and provide a theoretical and practical reference for professionals, academics,
and students.
Audience
Researchers, Scientists, Engineers, Students and Academics.
Contents
Preface. 1. Multiphase flow fundamentals.
1.1 Introduction to Multiphase Flow. 1.2 Brief History of Multiphase
Flow 1.3 Types of Multiphase Flows, Flow Patterns and Flow-Pattern Maps 1.4 Significance of Flow Structure and Development in Multiphase
Flow Metering 1.5 Modelling of Multiphase Flow 1.6 References
2. Introduction to multiphase flow metering.
2.1
What is Multiphase Flow Metering? 2.2 Brief History of Multiphase Flow Metering 2.3 Applications of Multiphase Flow Metering to
the Oil and Gas Industry 2.4 Multiphase Flow Metering Trends 2.5 What Do We Expect from Multiphase Flow Metering? 2.6 Key Factors
for the Selection of Multiphase Flow Metering Solutions 2.7 References
3. Multiphase flow metering principles.
3.1
Multiphase Flow Metering Fundamentals 3.2 Categories of Instruments 3.3 Possible Combinations of Instruments 3.4 Options for
Measurement 3.4 References
8.1
Choke Valves 8.2 Virtual Metering 8.3 Integration of Metering Hardware and Artificial Intelligence Techniques 8.4 References
9.
Flow loops for validating and testing multiphase flow meters.
9.1 Introduction 9.2 Main Criteria for the Classification
of Flow Loops 9.3 Flow Loop Capabilities 9.4 Using Flow Loops to Verify the Performance of Multiphase Flow Meters 9.5 Future
Needs 9.6 References
10. Reserves estimation using multiphase flow meters.
10.1 The Concept of Recovery Factor
of Oil and Gas Fields 10.2 Factors Affecting Estimation of Recovery Factor 10.3 Reducing the Uncertainty in Reserves Estimation
through Accurate Production Measurement 10.4 References
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