Title: Well Surveillance with a Permanent Downhole Multiphase Flowmeter
Abstract:Summary Flow rate and fluid type (phase) are two of the most fundamental parameters needed to characterize well performance. Traditional methods of estimating these parameters, particularly for real-t...Summary Flow rate and fluid type (phase) are two of the most fundamental parameters needed to characterize well performance. Traditional methods of estimating these parameters, particularly for real-time detection and diagnosis of production anomalies, have been limited by sampling frequency and data quality. This paper presents field-test results of a new type of downhole multiphase flowmeter, which confirm the value of permanent downhole metering. The meter contains only three sensors but is capable of direct multiphase-flow-rate and cut measurements without slip models, even in highly deviated, recirculating flow. The physics basis and flow-loop tests are discussed.Read More
Publication Year: 2006
Publication Date: 2006-08-19
Language: en
Type: article
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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