Well Testing Using Multiphase Meters

摘要

This paper describes one of the first major roll-outs of multiphase meters in the Middle East area. The project started in 1998 and after trial installations and technology evaluation it was decided to install a series of multiphase meters on unmanned wellhead platforms. A total of 9 meters have been installed and has presently been in service for up to 2 years. Another 7 meters will be put in service on new-built platforms. The background for considering multiphase meters as an alternative to well testing by traditional methods is multifaceted. One angle is the opportunity to test a higher number of wells as an MPFM is easier to install, requires less space and are comparably cheaper than a test separator. Another angle is the online, real time data availability through MPFM deployment.