| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/R34585/01 |
| Title: |
EM Wave Sensor for Multiphase and Wet Gas Metering (EM METER) |
| Principal Investigator: |
Lucas, Professor J |
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| Department: |
Electrical Engineering and Electronics |
| Organisation: |
University of Liverpool |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 January 2002 |
Ends: |
31 December 2003 |
Value (£): |
144,744
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Instrumentation Eng. & Dev. |
Multiphase Flow |
| Oil & Gas Extraction |
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| Energy |
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This project is concerned with the development of an instrument for the accurate measurement of three phases within an oil production pipeline nam oil, gas and water. This has been based upon a new measurement technique using electromagnetic waves. These are propagated across a resonan cavity which is part of a pipeline. The resonant frequency is extremely sensitive to the mixture of the different phases. Experiments have shown that each phase has its own characteristic resonant frequency with water having the lowest value and gas the highest. The technique is both accurate (t: and applicable for a wide range of oil, gas and water conditions with each constituent varying between 0 and 100%. The mpm uses the EM resonant combined with mass flow rate (R), and fluid homogenisation, which stabilises the flow velocity (v).The expected benefits to industry are that the Multi-phase and Wet Gas metering system would be deployed by field operators to undertake reservoi management, well operation and field multiphase pipeline networking. Industry have general requirements for a mpm to replace the commercial one: which are based upon gamma attenuation which are unacceptable to industry. In addition industry have a specific requirement for a water cut meter with gas volume fractions greater than 85%.
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http://www.liv.ac.uk |