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Surface multiphase flowmeter
Vx Spectra surface multiphase flowmeter for accurate flow rate measurement and improved production testing
Overview
Emissions Reduction
Reduces CO2e emissions up to 99.8% when replacing high- or low-bleed separators for well production metering.
Continuous multiphase flow metering in all well conditions
The Vx Spectra™ surface multiphase flowmeter (MPFM) is our flagship SLB MPFM based on rugged Vx™ multiphase well testing technology. The Vx Spectra flowmeter delivers continuous, accurate, and repeatable measurements in a wide range of production environments—all the way to high-rate oil and wet gas wells. Using advanced full-gamma spectroscopy, our surface multiphase flowmeter accurately captures multiphase flow dynamics, so you can determine flow rates without the need for separation and get full visibility on your well performance.
Applications
- Surface well testing (onshore or offshore)
- Continuous production monitoring
- Fiscal allocation and custody transfer
- Well performance evaluation
- Artificial lift system surveillance
- Flow rate measurement in unstable, foaming, or emulsion-prone wells and in low-rate producers
- Production flow measurement for resources ranging from heavy oils to gas condensates
Benefits
Real-time measurements, real-time insights
The superior metrological performance of every flowmeter is extensively tested and verified throughout the build process, including final flow checks in our state-of-the-art flow loop laboratory at our Singapore multiphase manufacturing facility and Well Test Technology Center.
The compact, configurable Vx Spectra flowmeter uses full-gamma spectroscopy to accurately capture multiphase flow dynamics for real-time monitoring and analysis.
Features
- Full-gamma spectroscopy
- Single-point measurement
- Range of sizes covering a broad operating envelope
- High-frequency measurements for detailed flow dynamics
- Compact, robust design
Vx Spectra Surface Multiphase Flowmeter
Continuous, accurate, and repeatable flow rate measurements in all well conditions with no separation required
Increased accuracy in high-GVF, high-water-cut, and unconventional wells
The latest development in the Vx Spectra flowmeter portfolio features an innovative high-energy source design that can be retrofitted to any existing Vx Spectra flowmeter to significantly improve accuracy at high gas volume fraction (GVF). The introduction of this triple-energy source markedly improves the distinction between oil and water fractions, therefore reducing the error in water cut and consequently oil/water rates.
This modification enables a significant improvement in both liquid rates and water/liquid ratio at GVF greater than 95%, making it particularly appropriate for differentiating and measuring even the smallest amount of oil in unconventional wells and those with changing salinities, high water cut, and high GVF.
Connected Solution
24/7 real-time measurements, insights, and control
Connected solutions from SLB expand Vx Spectra flowmeter’s capabilities and change the way your data are delivered. Real-time connectivity consolidates all your meters into a single display, enabling live, remote decision making and proactive monitoring—for optimized production, uptime, and performance.
Connected Performance
Proactively monitors meter health, well health, and even the status of your lift system.
Remote Servicing
Reduces manual intervention, crew size, and wellsite trips.
Lower Cost of Ownership
Increases meter uptime, assures performance, and optimizes scheduled maintenance.
Domain Insights
Provides continuous, proactive production insights, optimizing recovery and ensuring targets are met.
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