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Hydrocarbon fluid analysis module

US7105849B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 2003
Grant dateSep 12, 2006
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Expiry dateMar 5, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/2823
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus and method for quantifying the oil and water fractions of a multi-phase flow stream and their respective flow rates. The hydrocarbon fractions are determined based on information gathered on their respective refractive indices when exposed to particular wavelengths of light.

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