Making in-situ flowmeter calibration a reality
A combination of laboratory and wellsite analysis can be used to address in-situ meter performance to reduce maintenance frequency. This conditioned-based monitoring can reduce the overall annual cost of operating multiphase flowmeters in deeper and more remote fields. Dr. Bruno Pinguet, TUV SUD NEL
Accurately measuring the mixture of oil, water and gas in field conditions is a major challenge for the industry. Multiphase flowmeters (MFMs) have opened the door to the development of marginal assets and promote more efficient exploitation of larger fields. A multiphase meter can eliminate the need for a test separator, which is large and difficult to maintain, leading to possible smaller platforms.
Life sciences flow metrology challenges
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To realise quality, yield and cost benefits, there is a clear need to develop expertise and capability in the flow measurement and characterisation of pharmaceutical powder and fluid flows within continuous manufacturing processes. Dr Tracy Brown from the TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory in the UK has investigated potential flow measurement requirements within life sciences. Here, she shares their initial findings.
LIFE SCIENCES is evolving rapidly and innovation is forging a path towards personalised medicine and achieving the ambition to live longer, healthier lives. Likewise, disciplines such as biotechnology and medicine have been knocking on the door of metrology for some time to help find solutions for some of the major healthcare challenges we face. ‘Classical’ metrology is continually tasked with extending measurement ranges and reducing measurement uncertainties. National Measurement Institutes (NMIs) establish and ma