Multiphase Flowmetering

The traditional method for determining the flowrate of a multiphase system involves the separation approach, where the oil, water, and gas phases are individually separated into separate streams, and the flow of each is measured separately.

Over the past few decades, the development and use of Multiphase Flow Meters (MFM) have become a significant focus for the oil and gas industry globally. Since the early 1990s, when the first commercial meters emerged, more than 3,500 field applications of MFMs have been implemented for purposes such as field allocation, production optimization, and well testing.

Numerous alternative multiphase metering systems have been developed that measure the entire multiphase flow using a single system, typically consisting of a flow meter specifically designed for multiphase measurements, along with associated instruments to measure phase densities, fractions, temperature, pressure, and more.

This Multiphase Flowmetering training course offers an overview and evaluation of both established and emerging technologies used to measure the flow rates of gas, oil, and water in three-phase flow. The technologies currently employed in commercial meters are assessed for their advantages and limitations from an operator’s perspective. Practical insights into the reliability, accuracy, and application of the available technology are discussed. The course provides a critical and independent review of the current state and future trends of MFM.