Tomometric field electronics and software for multiphase metering

Offentlig prosjektsammendrag

The starting point for the project is the already existing Roxar multiphase flow meter. This has been sold on a world-wide basis, and for a range of different applications. Most typically, the meter has been used in offshore applications, both topside and subsea, however in later years there is an increasing demand for land based shale oil applications. Shale oil applications are typically with low pressure and high gas fractions, causing rapidly changing and chaotic flow regimes to be tackled by the multiphase meter. New algorithms and measurement strategies for handling these conditions are in development, however, these new algorithms will require more measurements and at a faster pace than the electronics existing for our meter today. And this is what the present project is all about: Developing a new generation electronics, making use of state of the art technology and components, and of developing new and improved measurement algorithms taking full advantage of the increased speed and amount of data being made available. The added performance provided by this project will not only support entry into new markets and applications, but will also greatly benefit in the more traditional high end multiphase metering markets.