The Development of a Passive Multiphase Acoustic Flow Meter
Faculty Mentor(s) Name(s)
Dr. McGill
Abstract
Multiphase flow measurements have widespread industrial applications in the petrochemical industry. Most methods are costly and require invasive mounting of a device in the pipeline. Invasive multiphase flow meters are costly to install due to the shutdown of production of material flowing through the pipe. A technique outlined in US patent 10,578,471 B2 utilizes a passive acoustic device that measures sound propagation with and against the flow of the material in the pipeline. The global market for multiphase flowmeters is projected to be $380 million for 2023 with the United States the second largest market behind the Asian Pacific market. Current invasive methods release methane gas causing a negative environmental impact that could be avoided with the passive flowmeter.
Start Date
27-3-2024 9:00 AM
End Date
27-3-2024 9:50 AM
Location
Magnolia Ballroom
The Development of a Passive Multiphase Acoustic Flow Meter
Magnolia Ballroom
Multiphase flow measurements have widespread industrial applications in the petrochemical industry. Most methods are costly and require invasive mounting of a device in the pipeline. Invasive multiphase flow meters are costly to install due to the shutdown of production of material flowing through the pipe. A technique outlined in US patent 10,578,471 B2 utilizes a passive acoustic device that measures sound propagation with and against the flow of the material in the pipeline. The global market for multiphase flowmeters is projected to be $380 million for 2023 with the United States the second largest market behind the Asian Pacific market. Current invasive methods release methane gas causing a negative environmental impact that could be avoided with the passive flowmeter.