Evolution in optical downhole multiphase flow measurement: Experience translates into enhanced design

SPE Intelligent Energy Conference and Exhibition 2010

Volumn 1, Issue , 2010, Pages 86-102

  Unalmis O H ^a   Johansen, E S ^a   Perry, L W ^a  

^a Weatherford International   (Australia)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ACOUSTIC NOISE; FLOWMETERS; MULTIPHASE FLOW; RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT; WELL COMPLETION;

COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT; EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS; INFLOW CONTROL DEVICES; LABORATORY CONDITIONS; MAXIMUM RESERVOIR CONTACT WELLS; MULTI-PHASE FLOW MEASUREMENTS; MULTI-PHASE FLOW METERS; PRODUCTION OPTIMIZATION;

FLOW MEASUREMENT;

EID: 77953985295     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Conference Proceeding    
DOI: 10.2118/126741-ms     Document Type: Conference Paper

References (11)

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