Multi-phase compensated spinner flow meter
US6601461B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 16, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01F1/10
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A compensated flow measuring system for measuring a multi-phase fluid flow in a well. An impeller intercepts a downhole multi-phase flow. Capacitance and conductivity sensors are mounted in close proximity to the impeller and provide a measure of electrical admittance of the fluid. In one embodiment, the capacitance and conductivity sensors are mounted in at least one single probe mounted near the impeller. An electronics system contains a phase detector for separating the capacitive and conductive signals and providing a signal related to a compensated multiphase flow rate.
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