PhaseTester Multiphase Flowmeter
Well testing service for repeatable, highly accurate
measurements and reduced field development costs
APPLICATIONS
■ Exploration, appraisal, and
production well testing
■ Well cleanup optimization
■ Production and fiscal allocation
on land, platform, and
subsea wells
■ Production trending
■ Artificial lift system optimization
■ Flow measurements in slugs,
foams, and emulsions
BENEFITS
■ Improved fluid characterization
services
■ Enhanced response time
■ Reduced field development
costs
■ Improved well diagnostics
and early water detection
■ Eliminated test lines
■ Enhanced installation and
operation safety
■ Reduced gas flaring
FEATURES
■ Repeatable, highly accurate
measurements
■ Exceptional dynamic response
■ Separation and flow calibration
not required
A MULTIPHASE FLOWMETER FOR
IMPROVED WELL DIAGNOSTICS
Designed for easy deployment,
the PhaseTester* portable multi-
phase periodic well testing equip-
ment provides solutions-oriented
services that cover the entire
well testing process, from design
to reservoir interpretation.
Schlumberger offers service
components to match the needs
of each job, including site-specific
safety analysis, wellsite opera-
tions, well test reporting, well
data analysis, and production
diagnosis. With minimal footprint
and onsite installation needs, the
PhaseTester service reduces
the cost per well tested through PhaseTester portable multiphase flowmeter.
efficiency and simplified logistics.
The PhaseTester units with Vx†
Combining the PhaseTester unit with the InterACT* real-time monitoring
multiphase well testing tech-
and data delivery system enables stakeholders of well testing operations
nology have excellent dynamic
to participate in the entire decision-making process.
response to fluctuating flows,
require little or no stabilization
time, and are not affected by WHAT IS Vx TECHNOLOGY?
complex flow regimes such as Vx technology is at the core of the PhaseTester multiphase flowmeters,
slug flow, foam, or emulsion providing enhancements and major performance improvements over
environments. The PhaseTester traditional testing methods. Functioning without the need for separation
system requires no process or an upstream mixing device, Vx technology minimizes the size and
control because it is insensitive weight of the equipment.
to changes in flow rate, phase Key to this superior measurement system is the venturi section with a
holdup, and pressure regime. dual-energy gamma ray holdup meter. The system’s source and detector
Because the PhaseTester system elements are contained within pressure housings that provide an
takes accurate and repeatable excellent barrier to well fluids.
measurements with little or no The PhaseTester flowmeter measures the total mass flow rate and the
stabilization time, as many as holdups of gas, oil, and water, which in turn are used to determine gas,
three wells can be tested per day oil, and water flow rates. Because no moving parts are required, the
on a typical production station. risk of erroneous measurements is reduced.
PhaseTester Multiphase Flowmeter
Flow
computer

Nuclear
detector

Venturi Nuclear
source

Differential-
pressure
transmitter
Pressure
transmitter
Flow
The design of the venturi section ensures accurate measurements of individual
flow rates under a wide range of conditions.

PhaseTester Specifications
Venturi size, mm [in] 52 [2.1] 29 [1.1]
Service H2S (wetted parts) H2S (wetted parts)
Max. working pressure, kPa [psi] 34,474 [5,000] 34,474 [5,000]
Temperature rating, degC [degF] –20 to 150 [–4 to 302] –20 to 150 [–4 to 302]
Ambient working, degC [degF] –20 to 85 [–4 to 185] –20 to 85 [–4 to 185]
Ambient storage, degC [degF] –40 to 85 [–40 to 185] –40 to 85 [–40 to 185]
Water/liquid ratio, % 0 to 100 0 to 100
Liquid viscosity at line conditions, Pa.s [cP] 0.0001 to 2 [0.1 to 2,000] 0.0001 to 2 [0.1 to 2,000]
Max. flow capacity
Liquid flow rate, m3/d [bbl/d] 6,300 [39,500] 2,050 [12,900]
Gas flow rate, MMm3/d [MMcf/d] 3.2 [116] 1 [36.3]
Repeatability (total mass rate at line conditions) Better than ±1% Better than ±1%
Resolution (total mass rate at line conditions) Better than ± 0.1% Better than ± 0.1%
Dimensions (W × D × H), m [ft] 1.50 × 1.65 × 1.77 1.50 × 1.65 × 1.77
[4.92 × 5.41 × 1.77] [4.92 × 5.41 × 1.77]
Weight, kg [lbm] 1,696 [3,740] 1,696 [3,740]
Connections
Inlet Blind tee with 5-in GRAYLOC® hub Blind tee with 5-in GRAYLOC hub
Outlet 5-in GRAYLOC hub 5-in GRAYLOC hub
Power consumption, W 22 continuous 22 continuous
Hazardous area classification ATEX EEx de II B T4 IP 66 ATEX EEx de II B T4 IP 66
Client PVT data usable in PhaseTester processing Yes Yes
Sampling ports Liquid and gas sampling facilities Liquid and gas sampling facilities

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