Multiphase flow metering system for horizontal well compartments
US10908007B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01F23/263
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method of measuring two or more fluid phases in a downhole well bore that comprises measuring a flow of each of the two or more phases at respective ports at which the two or more phases are unmixed within the well bore. In certain implementations, the well bore is inclined at 20 degrees or less to a horizontal axis. Each of the two or more phases can flow at a rate to achieve low Reynolds numbers in a laminar flow regime.
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