CA2863258C - Characterizing contents of conduits, in particular multiphase flow conduits - Google Patents
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Applications Claiming Priority (1)
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| PCT/EP2012/051432 WO2013113356A1 (en) | 2012-01-30 | 2012-01-30 | Characterizing contents of conduits, in particular multiphase flow conduits |
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| CA2863258A1 CA2863258A1 (en) | 2013-08-08 |
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| US (1) | US9874480B2 (enExample) |
| AU (1) | AU2012368002B2 (enExample) |
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| CA (1) | CA2863258C (enExample) |
| GB (1) | GB2512260B8 (enExample) |
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