ABSTRACT

A new conceptually simple method to measure the liquid inventory of a pipeline is presented. The method is based on tracer technology and includes simultaneous measurements of condensate and MEG/water content by what is essentially residence time measurements. The method is effectively non-intrusive, and no pigging is involved. Measurements of liquid accumulation in gas-condensate pipelines are presented. Selected radioactive tracers have been used to measure both the water and condensate volumes in two offshore pipelines at different flowing conditions.

Keywords:
production monitoring, platform, flow rate, tracer injection, production control, chemical tracer, upstream oil & gas, calculation, reservoir surveillance, concentration
Subjects:
Well & Reservoir Surveillance and Monitoring, Pipelines, Flowlines and Risers, Formation Evaluation & Management, Tracer test analysis
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2005. BHR Group 2005 Multiphase Production Technology 12
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