Two-Phase (Gas/Liquid) flow metering of viscous oil using a coriolis mass flow meter: A case study

Manus Henry; Michael Tombs; Mihaela Duta; Feibiao Zhou; Ronaldo Mercado; Frank Kenyery; Joe Shen; Martin Morles; Carlos Garcia; Robbie Lansangan

Two-Phase (Gas/Liquid) flow metering of viscous oil using a coriolis mass flow meter: A case study

Manus Henry, Michael Tombs, Mihaela Duta, Feibiao Zhou, Ronaldo Mercado, Frank Kenyery, Joe Shen, Martin Morles, Carlos Garcia, Robbie Lansangan

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Abstract

This paper has described a methodology for developing a two-phase flow correction for gas/liquid mixtures, illustrated with a case study of high viscosity oil. The correction has been developed and tested in a laboratory for both steady and slugging two-phase flow. Field trials at a Venezuelan oilfield have demonstrated that the meter has the potential to replace conventional separators. While more research is needed to get a deeper understanding of two-phase flow phenomena in Coriolis meters, and in particular to obtain more general models based on engineering principles, there can be little doubt that Coriolis metering can now offer two-phase capabilities for economically important applications.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 2006
Externally published	Yes
Event	24th International North Sea Flow Measurement Workshop - St. Andrews, United Kingdom Duration: 24 Oct 2006 → 27 Oct 2006 Conference number: 24

Workshop

Workshop	24th International North Sea Flow Measurement Workshop
Abbreviated title	NFMWC 2006
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	St. Andrews
Period	24/10/06 → 27/10/06

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Oceanography
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Ocean Engineering
Water Science and Technology

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Two-Phase (Gas/Liquid) flow metering of viscous oil using a coriolis mass flow meter: A case study

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