Non intrusive flow meter
Non intrusive flow meter
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I have an application where my client is looking to meter his gross production in a heavy oil field (API 13). Initially, he started with a Vortex meter but the rubbers from the Sucker Rod Pumps are coming down the line and plugging it up. When its plugged, it caused the stuffing boxes upstream of the meter to leak badly. If this type of failure were to occur in the winter time, the lines would be plugged with cold oil and would require quite a bit of work to restore the wells.
Because these will be mounted remotely, it is desired to have as little or no maintenance as possible. (Pipe dream, I know). Aside from looking at a Liquid Ultrasonic or Cidra Sonartrac, what other options am I left with?
Because these will be mounted remotely, it is desired to have as little or no maintenance as possible. (Pipe dream, I know). Aside from looking at a Liquid Ultrasonic or Cidra Sonartrac, what other options am I left with?
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David
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Roy
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Mark Hutton
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You don't give the line size. They are expensive but very accurate.
Roy
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I would have fewer concerns regarding high density and especially viscosity with the Coreolis meter than ultrasonic.
One nice thing about the ultrasonic meters - you can pay field service to test an existing line with a clamp-on meter to verify that it functions in that fluid. Accuracy for the fixed ultrasonic may be better than two percent. Accuracy for the Coreolis meter should be far better than for the ultrasonic meters.
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I was looking at Cidra Sonartrac and sent an inquiry to Rosemount. I have a quote for the Sonartrac and a Magmeter with some super diodes that supposedly get coated in an emulsion service. I'm not going to hold my breath but since both vendors are willing to give me a demo to try, I'll give them a test right next to eachother.
Thanks for the help all!
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