Multiphase Flow Measurement

Since Christian Michelsen Research (now NORCE) developed a first generation multiphase meter in the 1980s, we have conducted numerous projects related to multiphase flow metering. We work closely with customers and research partners to develop new sensors and meters for multiphase applications.

NORCE has, for example, developed a concept together with Equinor for online fluid analysis that can provide accurate input data to multiphase flow meters, thereby improving both their performance and reliability.

NORCE's Multiphase Flow Loop facility is an essential tool both in our own research and is also available to external customers.

In addition to research and technology development, we also offer courses in multiphase metering for industrial participants. We have developed an online course in multiphase flow measurement for NFOGM (Norwegian society for oil and gas measurement), and have also coordinated the development of NFOGM’s "Handbook of Multiphase Flow Metering".

We conduct third-party evaluations of measurement stations, including uncertainty analysis for field ownership allocation and studies of the effects of changes in fluid properties on multiphase flow measurements.

The wide range of projects has given us significant knowledge and industry experience on measurement of multiphase flow, as well as insight into research challenges and technology gaps.

See also:

• Flow measurement,
• Fiscal metering,
• Flow assurance,
• Fluid characterization,
• Uncertainty analysis.