Our compact multiphase flow test separator systems offer the best of both worlds when compared with traditional gas/liquid test separators and spool-style MPFMs. We have all the accuracy advantages stemming from separation but with smaller footprints and less cost than full-size traditional separators. Unlike most MPFMs, we never need or use any radioactive instrumentation.
Comparison to Traditional Separators
Accuflow
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Smaller piping → economical
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Continuous/real-time measurement
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Small liquid volume → quick purges between wells → more tests
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Uses latest flow meter technology with high turndown ratios → ultimate range
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Quicker/efficient separation → less required retention time → smaller footprint
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No/fewer control valves, flow meters with no moving parts, and designed for minimal pressure drop → less maintenance
Traditional Separators
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Large pressure vessels → expensive
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Batch measurement
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Large liquid volume → long purges between wells → less tests
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Often uses outdated flow meter technology with low turndown ratios → limited range
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Inefficient separation (large distance for bubbles to rise) → large skids → more space needed
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Backpressure regulator and liquid control valves → high pressure drop and maintenance
Comparison to Spool-type MPFMs
Accuflow
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Uses off-the-shelf flow meters utilizing proven technology; all diagnostics are available
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No radioactive sources
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Flow and water cut meters calibrated from factory
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Best opportunity to accurately measure since phases are separated
Spool-type MPFMs
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“Black-box” / cross-correlations → Is it a curve fit? Is it really working right?
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Often requires radioactive sources
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Highly dependent on (accurate) calibration
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Difficult to achieve good accuracy due to lack of separation, especially at high GVF