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Title: Multiphase Flowmeter Experience From A Research Perspective
Author: m. m. m. Thant D. Sharma A. A. Zulkifli
Source: 2009 South East Asia Flow Measurement Conference
Year Published: 2009
Abstract: The worldwide growth of multiphase flowmeter (MPFM) installations is seen to be on a rising trend with uses onshore, offshore and even in subsea development. Data from SPE 74689 shows that the growth takes on an exponential direction with up to 210 installations on topside facilities in the year 2000 and therefore this can only mean in the year 2008, this number and also its application would be far greater in field operation and future field development by oil companies. Similarly in Malaysia, there has been a growth in MPFM usage and has been operational since 1999. This paper presents the importance of three-phase flow measurement, and an overview of the status of multiphase metering technology as well as discusses in detail the performance of the measurement technologies provided by current multiphase flowmeters installed across PETRONAS based on the experiences gained in operating those multiphase flowmeters. It also briefly discusses the limitations of current measurement technologies and identifies areas where more research work may be required to improve the current multiphase measuring technologies.

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