Systems, methods and apparatus for analysis of multiphase fluid mixture in pipelines
US9689802B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 29, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N21/3554
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method to measure water content and water pH of multiphase fluid mixtures of water and oil. The apparatus employs a water content sensor containing an infrared light source and a photodetector. The pH sensor includes a pH indicator that exhibits a color change in an oleophobic coating including an image recording device. The apparatus and method may be applied to measure water fraction and pH within oil/water pipelines.
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