Flow Characterization Using Dynamic Multi-Nuclei NMR Imaging

Principal Investigator
Mohammed Abou Khousa
Department
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Focus Area
Hydrocarbon Exploration & Production
Flow Characterization Using Dynamic Multi-Nuclei NMR Imaging

There is an ever increasing demand in the oil and gas industry for a high accuracy multiphase flow meter (MPFM) to meet stringent needs at offshore and on-shore fields, as well as refineries. In-situ/inline measurement of multiphase flow over a wide range of flow regimes poses serious challenges for multiphase meters. Although the metering technology has advanced over the recent years, there are still many industry requirements that are not yet met by the available technology. In this project, an accurate and cost effective magnetic resonance (MR) multiphase flow meter concept that does not require phase separation will be developed to improve upon the conventional measurement techniques. Applying MR concepts to flow characterization is a relatively new research and development area with significant potential for commercialization. It is the focus of this project to develop novel MR MPFM technology toward metering relatively fast flows and realizing compact, as well as cost-effective designs.  

Flow Characterization Using Dynamic Multi-Nuclei NMR Imaging