This document begins with an historical perspective and reviews the
research used to develop the latest available solution through laboratory
measurement and field experience. It presents a pragmatic approach to the
essence of the multiphase challenges and relates how Schlumberger has met this
challenge with a dedicated technology for multiphase well-test metering coupled
with several additional devices to deliver a global multiphase solution.
Finally, we hope that within this document, both beginners and experts will
find valuable information, become familiar with the multiphase metering
concepts and technology, and confidently choose the right equipment after
having defined the project needs. It is the need for a specific project that
should drive the final selection of a multiphase flowmeter rather than an
attempt to fit a previously selected multiphase meter as a global solution for
every project.
About the author
Bruno G. Pinguet is the worldwide multiphase domain champion for
Schlumberger, working out of Paris, France, and Maturin, Venezuela. He has been
a key contributor to the design and development of the Vx technology, and for
the past 15 years, has worked in all aspects of multiphase metering with
particular focus in heavy-oil and bitumen applications and business development
worldwide. He is a service-company representative of the Oil and Gas Group
Steering Committee of the Department of Trade and Industries, UK, and is
responsible for collaborative research with the National Engineering Laboratory
(NEL) in the UK. Bruno holds a BSc and MS in physics and a PhD (1994) in fluid
mechanics from the University of Pierre & Marie Curie, Paris. He has more
than 70 technical publications and several patents in multiphase technologies
with respect to fluid properties’ measurements and nuclear sampling
techniques.
Schlumberger customers may acquire complimentary single copies of this
book from their Schlumberger representative.
