A field example of debris-ridden liquids in an orifice meter is presented in this paper. Flow conditions in gas pipelines containing hydrocarbon liquids and particulate matter are discussed. Known effects on measurement of the presence of these materials in orifice meters is presented. By definition, gas measurement is accurate if performed on a "clean and dry" flow stream. This paper demonstrates the importance of removing as much liquid and debris as possible prior to measurement.

Keywords:
debris, production logging, upstream oil & gas, reservoir surveillance, gas pipeline, annular, liquid, debris-ridden liquid, spe 29490, field example
Subjects:
Well & Reservoir Surveillance and Monitoring, Production logging, Downhole and wellsite flow metering
Copyright 1995, Society of Petroleum Engineers
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