Flow Selection Criteria and Multiphase Measurement Technology

Introduction

The aim of this course is to provide delegates with a detailed and up-to-date overview of the fundamentals and practice of multiphase flow metering. It will begin with a description of the different types of single-phase flowmeters currently available. The course will then concentrate on multiphase flows and will address the applications of both single-phase and multiphase flowmeters to the measurement of multiphase flows, together with their respective operating constraints and performances and their advantages and disadvantages in the industrial environment. Upon the successful completion of this course, participants will have acquired the knowledge in order to choose the correct flowmeter or combination of flowmeters for a particular multiphase application and be able to resolve any ensuing problems in relation to the unreliability and inaccuracy of flowmeter readings.

This course is taught known for providing an excellent balance between theory and practical experience, this course is recognized as one of the nation’s premier specialty courses in the oil and gas industry. Multiphase metering is a technology recognized to hold great potential for the oil & gas industry. This technology presents the opportunity for real-time measurement of oil, water, and gas flow rates; a significant improvement over test separators, both in terms of the speed and the quality of the measurements. These real-time measurements provide exciting new capabilities in reservoir management and production optimization. The elimination of separation and other equipment also provides costs saving and also acts to reduce environmental impacts and risks. While the impact of multiphase measurement is

already significant in the oil & gas industry, these advantages must be carefully weighed in terms of their economic impact. Therefore, our course considers both the technical and business aspects of this new technology. This highly interactive course will focus on the role that multiphase meters can play in improving production measurements and well surveillance – two major factors in production optimization. Through our Multiphase Measurement Short Course, we have developed a database of case histories that illustrate the many different ways multiphase metering can be used to add value to both new and existing assets.

Objectives

Upon the successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:-

• Choose the correct flowmeter or combination of flowmeters for a particular multiphase application and be able to resolve any ensuing problems in relation to the unreliability and inaccuracy of flowmeter readings
• Understand the various types of single-phase flowmeters such as differential pressure, displacement, rotary inferential, fluid oscillatory, electromagnetic, ultrasonic, and Coriolis mass flowmeters and be able to explain their features, functions, and practical applications
• Understand the application of the so-called “miscellaneous flowmeters” including cross-correlation methods, tracer methods, velocity profile integration techniques, and laser Doppler systems
• Appreciate the various calibration methods for liquid and gas flowmeters
• Carry out the correct choice and application of a flowmeter, based on installation guidance
• Understand the significance of flow patterns in two- and three-phase flows and become familiar with the flow pattern
• Describe the effects of different flow patterns on multiphase flow measurement as well as the effects due to a velocity difference between gas and liquid phases
• Model multiphase flows and understand the phase distribution effects on measurement
• Compare the performances of existing multiphase meters such as Agar, Weatherford, Roxar, Schlumberger, and Haimo and recognize their importance in flowmetering
• Improve multiphase flow metering accuracy by identifying the uncertainties in individual phase flowrates and determine the origins of these uncertainties
• Understand flow measurement for custody transfer using single-phase meters
• Compare & contrast conventional versus multiphase production.
• Develop an understanding of how multiphase meters are utilized on a worldwide basis.
• Develop a fundamental understanding of the principle of operation, capabilities, and limitations of commercial multiphase meters.
• Develop an understanding of the role of metering in production optimization and reservoir management and how this technology can reduce the complexity of production facilities.
• Develop skills necessary to select/specify multiphase metering systems.
• Identify the various independent field tests on existing industrial multiphase flowmeter systems and be able to determine their features & practical applications

Training Methodology

This is an interactive course. There will be open question and answer sessions, regular group exercises and activities, videos, case studies, and presentations on best practice. Participants will have the opportunity to share with the facilitator and other participants on what works well and not so well for them, as well as work on issues from their own organizations. The online course is conducted online using MS-Teams/ClickMeeting.

Who Should Attend?

Instrumentation, Inspection, Control, Custody, Metering and Process Engineers, Supervisors, Foremen and Technicians.

Course Outline

Day 1:  Introduction

• Introduction to multiphase flow metering
• Multiphase flow metering principles
• Key multiphase flow metering techniques
• Why measure multiphase flow?

Day 2: Metering Technology

• Multiphase Metering Technology
• Multiphase Metering Technology
• Current limitations of the available technology

Day 3: Testing

• Testing and Certifying Multiphase Meters
• Heavy oil metering applications
• Non-conventional multiphase flow metering solutions
• Flow loops for validating and testing multiphase flow meters

Day 4: Selection

• Guide to multiphase flowmeter selection
• Select/Specify Multiphase Metering Systems
• How to become familiar with the interdisciplinary aspects of multiphase flow metering
• Understand the significance of flow patterns in two- and three-phase flows and become familiar with flow pattern

Day 5: Production

• Production optimization, production allocation and reserves estimation using multiphase flow meters
• How to choose the correct flowmeter or combination of flowmeters for a particular multiphase application
• Appreciate the various calibration methods for liquid and gas flowmeters