Method and apparatus for detecting and characterizing particles in a multiphase fluid
US7657392B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 16, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N15/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for measuring the size and distribution of particles within a multiphase fluid flowing within a pipe is provided, wherein the apparatus includes at least one metering device for determining at least one of the mixture density of the fluid, the flow rate of the fluid and the dispersion of the fluid, wherein the at least one metering device generates meter data responsive to at least one of the mixture density of the fluid, the flow rate of the fluid and the dispersion of the fluid and a processing device communicated with the at least one metering device, wherein the processing device receives and processes the meter data to generate fluid information responsive to the size and distribution of the particles within the fluid.
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