Multi-phase fluid flow profile measurement
US9885235B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 27, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B47/103
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Described herein are devices, systems, and methods for analyzing multi-phase fluid flow profile and flow field distribution by utilizing heating wires and thermal sensing arrays to detect transient thermal response and generate a dynamic temperature profile. The thermal sensing arrays include a plurality of thermal sensors disposed linearly along the length of the array. The multi-point dynamic temperature profile is used to determine fluid rate, velocity, flow patterns, and flow field distribution.
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