Multi-Phase Flow Meter (MPFM) Analysis

Multi-phase flow meters are important for well surveillance and production allocation where there is multiple ownership. It is therefore important to track the accuracy of multi-phase flow meters, identify issues and ensure rapid corrective action.

The Seeq tools were used to analyze and monitor performance:

Totalize multi-phase flow meter data dynamically
Reconcile the total meter measurements with sales measurements
Build analytics to identify root causes when there is a significant discrepancy

The benefits of the analytics are:

Faster detection of metering errors that would impact well surveillance and material accounting
Higher productivity for engineers and maintenance by more rapidly identifying causes of measurement discrepancies in near-real time

Ignition SCADA

Formulas used to correct flows for expansion due to pressure and temperature

Formula summed all multi-phase flow meter measurements
Value Search created capsules for large discrepancies between sum of multi-phase flows and main separator flow

Workbench Worksheets and Organizer topics are used to present analysis results