WO2008016697A3 - Method for monitoring a flowing fluid - Google Patents

Method for monitoring a flowing fluid Download PDF

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WO2008016697A3
WO2008016697A3 PCT/US2007/017290 US2007017290W WO2008016697A3 WO 2008016697 A3 WO2008016697 A3 WO 2008016697A3 US 2007017290 W US2007017290 W US 2007017290W WO 2008016697 A3 WO2008016697 A3 WO 2008016697A3
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operational parameter
dynamic model
sensor
pipeline
monitoring
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PCT/US2007/017290
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Daniel L Gysling
Robert Maron
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Cidra Corp
Daniel L Gysling
Robert Maron
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Priority to EP07836448A priority Critical patent/EP2069724A2/en
Publication of WO2008016697A2 publication Critical patent/WO2008016697A2/en
Publication of WO2008016697A3 publication Critical patent/WO2008016697A3/en
Priority to NO20090954A priority patent/NO20090954L/en

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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01F—MEASURING VOLUME, VOLUME FLOW, MASS FLOW OR LIQUID LEVEL; METERING BY VOLUME
    • G01F1/00—Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow
    • G01F1/66—Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by measuring frequency, phase shift or propagation time of electromagnetic or other waves, e.g. using ultrasonic flowmeters
    • G01F1/666—Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by measuring frequency, phase shift or propagation time of electromagnetic or other waves, e.g. using ultrasonic flowmeters by detecting noise and sounds generated by the flowing fluid
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01F—MEASURING VOLUME, VOLUME FLOW, MASS FLOW OR LIQUID LEVEL; METERING BY VOLUME
    • G01F1/00—Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow
    • G01F1/704—Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow using marked regions or existing inhomogeneities within the fluid stream, e.g. statistically occurring variations in a fluid parameter
    • G01F1/708—Measuring the time taken to traverse a fixed distance
    • G01F1/7082—Measuring the time taken to traverse a fixed distance using acoustic detecting arrangements
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01M—TESTING STATIC OR DYNAMIC BALANCE OF MACHINES OR STRUCTURES; TESTING OF STRUCTURES OR APPARATUS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G01M3/00—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures
    • G01M3/02—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum
    • G01M3/04—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point
    • G01M3/24—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations
    • G01M3/243—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for pipes
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01M—TESTING STATIC OR DYNAMIC BALANCE OF MACHINES OR STRUCTURES; TESTING OF STRUCTURES OR APPARATUS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G01M3/00—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures
    • G01M3/02—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum
    • G01M3/26—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors
    • G01M3/28—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for pipes, cables or tubes; for pipe joints or seals; for valves ; for welds
    • G01M3/2807—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for pipes, cables or tubes; for pipe joints or seals; for valves ; for welds for pipes
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01F—MEASURING VOLUME, VOLUME FLOW, MASS FLOW OR LIQUID LEVEL; METERING BY VOLUME
    • G01F1/00—Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow
    • G01F1/704—Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow using marked regions or existing inhomogeneities within the fluid stream, e.g. statistically occurring variations in a fluid parameter
    • G01F1/708—Measuring the time taken to traverse a fixed distance
    • G01F1/712—Measuring the time taken to traverse a fixed distance using auto-correlation or cross-correlation detection means

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Fluid Mechanics (AREA)
  • Acoustics & Sound (AREA)
  • Electromagnetism (AREA)
  • Investigating Or Analyzing Materials By The Use Of Ultrasonic Waves (AREA)
  • Measuring Volume Flow (AREA)

Abstract

In a method for monitoring a fluid flowing in a pipeline, a dynamic model of the flowing fluid is provided. At least one operational parameter forming part of the dynamic model is provided for measurement. At least one sonar-based sensor is coupled to the pipeline and is operable to measure the operational parameter. This sensor is also operable to generate signals indicative of the operational parameter. A controller is in communication with the sensor and is associated with the dynamic model. The controller receives the signals generated by the sensor, interprets and compares these signals to the dynamic model, and determines when the operational parameter has deviated from values corresponding to the operational parameter forming part of the dynamic model. The operational parameter can be a speed of sound of the fluid flowing in the pipeline, pressure, temperature, pump speed, flow rate, or the like.
PCT/US2007/017290 2006-08-01 2007-08-01 Method for monitoring a flowing fluid WO2008016697A2 (en)

Priority Applications (2)

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EP07836448A EP2069724A2 (en) 2006-08-01 2007-08-01 Method for monitoring a flowing fluid
NO20090954A NO20090954L (en) 2006-08-01 2009-03-02 Method for monitoring a liquid liquid

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US83501906P 2006-08-01 2006-08-01
US60/835,019 2006-08-01

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