Browsing by Subject "multiphase flow"

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Multimodality measurement data fusion in image reconstruction for multiphase flow measurements
(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2010) Nowakowski, Jacek; Hammer, Erling; Sankowski, Dominik; Styra, Darius; Wajman, Radosław; Banasiak, Robert; Romanowski, Andrzej
The multiphase flow measurements are very important tasks in many areas of industrial processes applications. The image reconstruction algorithms allow to visualize cross section of a flow (2D) reconstruction or 3D volumetric reconstruction. In many industrial applications for process control it is not necessary to perform image reconstruction resulting high-resolution image. The main goal is to offer method of accurate measurement and precise and robust calculation algorithm leading to phase fraction calculation. The submitted paper presents results of theoretical research and experiments performed both in the University in Lodz and University of Bergen using installed there multi phase flow rig. The paper shows possibilities of applying both image reconstruction algorithms for data obtained from electrical impedance and capacitance tomography and combining it with data obtained simultaneously from gamma sensors. The experiments showed applicability of assumed approach and good concordance of data obtained from measurements with real parameters of a flow.
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New concept of ECT/ERT/GRT tomography for multiphase flow measurements
(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2010) Nowakowski, Jacek; Hammer, Erling; Sankowski, Dominik; Styra, Darius; Wajman, Radosław; Banasiak, Robert; Romanowski, Andrzej
The multiphase flow measurements are very important tasks in many areas of industrial processes applications. One of them is undersea exploration of oil in the petroleum industry. The submitted paper presents application of multi modality: capacitance, impedance and gamma ray tomography for performing measurements of a flow composed of sea water, oil and gas flow, theoretical principles applied to design multimodality tomograph and results of experiments performed in University of Bergen. The experiments were done using ECRT tomograph designed and built in Technical University of Lodz and combined measurements of signals acquired from all measuring modalities. Measurement confirmed that multi modality approach allows to give fast and reliable on-line results of measurements of composition of multi phase flow. Applied algorithm allowed to speed up on-line measurements and presented results in a form required in industrial applications. The derived conclusions can be used as a guidelines for preparation of industrial applicable construction of tomograph.
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Optyczny tomograf procesowy składający się z pięciu projekcji
(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2007) Rząsa, Mariusz R.; Grudzień, Krzysztof; Romanowski, Andrzej; Wajman, Radosław
The paper presents the optical tomograph in which a tested object is illuminated from five locations. Measurement of luminous intensity is changed into a discrete signal (0 or 1) in the detectors including 64 optical sensors. Next, the measuring results are subjected to reconstruction according to a matrix algorithm of reconstruction. A detailed description of the measurement sensor is presented in the paper. The paper covers a discussion on the principle of operation of the electronic system for changing a light signal received by the detector into a discrete electronic signal. The authors describe a path of the light beam, taking into account optical phenomena occurring at the phase boundary white light is passing through the sensor wall and phenomena inside the measurement space. A method of the sensor calibration is analyzed and a way of technical realization of the presented problem is discussed, as well. The presented idea was elaborated in order to test two-phase, gas-liquid flows however, it can be also applied in tests of other objects with a distinct phase boundary.
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Predicting relative permeability from experimental capillary pressure porous plate test for two phase flow
(2017) Czarnota, Robert; Janiga, Damian; Stopa, Jerzy; Wojnarowski, Paweł
Relative permeabilities relationships as a function of fluids saturation are one of the most important parameters for describing multiphase flow processes in reservoir rocks. When direct laboratory tests are not available for investigating oil-water multi-phase flow in rocks, then indirect prediction techniques using relative permeability functions are widely used, e.g. from capillary pressure test. In this study the measurement of capillary pressure was performed on rocks plugs with different characteristics at reservoir conditions using porous plate method. During measurement semi-permeable membrane was used with 15 bar threshold pressure, what allowed to register formation water saturation, at changing differential pressures steps. Desaturation at each pressure stage was continued until no more produced liquid was observed. Water saturation point at maximum capillary pressure applied is assumed to be final irreducible water saturation. Application of porous plate method provides sufficient stabilization time, allowing to achieve uniform saturation distribution. In this research, Brook–Corey model was used to predict relative permeability from experimental measured capillary pressure data for oil-water phase flow in porous media. As a result, it is possible to obtain more accurate capillary pressure outcomes, and relative permeability curves for the two-phase system, than other methods used in practice. Performing capillary pressure measurements at reservoir conditions, allows to restore the processes occurring in the reservoir.