Equipment/Software/Literature

March 23, 2009

New, third generation oil, gas flow multiphase meter

The new, third generation multiphase meter MPFM 2600 is based on the firm’s new Zector technology and comes with new measurement principles.

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Zector technology consists of new field electronics, new electrode arrangements, and voxel-based signal processing, which will provide higher accuracy than was previously available. The new technology allows for a a large number of simultaneous sectors of the flow to be investigated with a measurement rate of 12,000 measurements/sec.

The company says its technology allows for an accurate understanding of flow regimes, mixing effects, and velocity profiles and can detect rapid changes in composition, thereby making measurements accurate and consistent. The new technology measures multiple oil and gas flow velocities as a function of its 4D location; e.g., near wall velocity will be different to center of pipe velocity. Velocities will also vary over time due to composition, turbulence, viscosity, and other effects.

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The MPFM 2600 comes in a new simple and lightweight design which, at 220 lb and 25.5 in., is 80% lighter and 50% shorter than previous multiphase meters from the firm. This allows operators to install the unit on individual wells and in previously inaccessible locations. The standard version of the MPFM 2600 is without radioactive technology and covers the full operating range of 0-100% water cut and 0-100% gas void fractions (GVFs). For special applications or GVF above 95%, the company recommends addition of a compact gamma density system to the meter.

Source: Roxar ASA, Gamle Forusvei 17, Box 112, 4065 Stavanger, Norway.

New lighting fixture suited for wet or damp uses

This new 379 Series lighting fixture is designed for broad application in wet or damp environments or as an enclosed high bay fixture.

With its fiberglass reinforced housing and closed cell polyurethane gasket with no seams, the fixture is IP67 rated for indoor or outdoor use in locations with high-pressure hose-down requirements.

The fixture is designed for standard V hook mounting. An optional cable mount is also offered.

Source: LDPI Inc., 4404 Anderson Drive, Eau Claire, WI 54703.