公开(公告)号：US20050022611A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-03

申请号：US10873651

申请日：2004-06-23

Applicant: John Hemp ,  Hoi Yeung

Inventor： John Hemp ,  Hoi Yeung

IPC: G01F20060101 ,  G01F1/74 ,  G01F1/84 ,  G01N9/00 ,  G01N11/16

CPC classification number: G01F1/8486 ,  G01F1/74 ,  G01F1/8436 ,  G01F15/024 ,  G01N11/16 ,  G01N2009/006

Abstract: A digital flowmeter can include a vibratable conduit with a mixture of a liquid and a gas flowing therethrough. A driver can be connected to the conduit and can be operable to impart motion to the conduit where a sensor can also be connected and can be operable to sense the motion of the conduit. A digital transmitter can also be connected to the conduit and can include a void fraction determination system configured to determine a gas void fraction of the mixture, a viscosity determination system configured to determine a viscosity of the liquid in the mixture, and a flow parameter correction system operable to determine a flow parameter associated with the flowing mixture, based on the gas void fraction and the viscosity.

Abstract translation: 数字流量计可以包括具有流过其中的液体和气体的混合物的可振动导管。 驱动器可以连接到管道并且可操作以将运动传递到传感器也可以连接的导管，并且可以操作以感测导管的运动。 数字发射器还可以连接到导管，并且可以包括构造成确定混合物的气体空隙率的空隙分数确定系统，被配置为确定混合物中液体的粘度的粘度确定系统，以及流量参数校正 系统，其可操作以基于气体空隙率和粘度来确定与流动混合物相关联的流动参数。

公开(公告)号：US07857059B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-28

申请号：US11741523

申请日：2007-04-27

Applicant: Joseph J. S. Shen ,  Hoi Yeung

Inventor： Joseph J. S. Shen ,  Hoi Yeung

IPC: E21B43/01

CPC classification number: F16L43/001 ,  E21B43/01 ,  E21B43/12 ,  F16L9/00 ,  Y10S138/08

Abstract: A system for mitigating slugging in the conveyance of hydrocarbons in a flowline includes a first portion of flowline that extends substantially longitudinally along a declining surface. The first flowline portion carries multiphase hydrocarbons. A second portion of flowline extends upward from adjacent the first portion of flowline, and is in fluid communication with the first portion of flowline. A slug-mitigating region is between the first and second portions of flowline so slug-mitigating assembly receives the hydrocarbons from the first portion of flowline and conveys the hydrocarbons to the second portion of flowline. The slug-mitigating region has consecutively joined tubular segments that are each arcuate along a predetermined arcuate angle, with substantially uniform cross-sections. The first portion of flowline can be a subsea flowline extending along a sea floor, and the second portion of flowline can be a riser.

Abstract translation: 用于减轻流动线中的碳氢化合物输送中的堵塞的系统包括沿着下降的表面大致纵向延伸的流动线的第一部分。 第一流线部分携带多相烃。 流线的第二部分从流线的第一部分附近向上延伸，并且与流线的第一部分流体连通。 缓冲区域在流动管线的第一和第二部分之间，因此减塞组件从流动线的第一部分接收烃，并将烃输送到流线的第二部分。 减震区域连续地连接管状区段，每个管段沿着预定的弧形角度弧形，具有基本均匀的横截面。 流线的第一部分可以是沿着海底延伸的海底流线，流线的第二部分可以是提升管。

公开(公告)号：US20100307598A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-09

申请号：US12748310

申请日：2010-03-26

Applicant: Yi Cao ,  Liyun Lao ,  Hoi Yeung

Inventor： Yi Cao ,  Liyun Lao ,  Hoi Yeung

IPC: F17D3/00 ,  F16K17/00

CPC classification number: B01D19/0063 ,  E21B43/12 ,  F17D1/005 ,  G05D7/0635 ,  Y10T137/0324 ,  Y10T137/7722

Abstract: A method of controlling the flow of a multiphase fluid through a pipeline that includes a riser pipe with a choke valve comprises receiving multiple signals dependent on fluid flow properties from a plurality of sensors in the topside area of the riser pipe, analysing the signals to establish a vector of measurement weights, the product of the vector of measurement weights and a corresponding vector of the signal values of a given time being dependent on the severity of a slug flow forming in the system. Further signals dependent on fluid flow properties are received from the plurality of sensors in the topside area of the riser pipe. A set position for the choke valve is then determined from the product of the vector of measurement weights and further values of signals to restrict characteristics of the flow in the topside from moving towards a severely slugging flow regime.

Abstract translation: 控制多相流体通过管道流动的方法包括具有阻流阀的提升管包括从提升管顶部区域中的多个传感器接收取决于流体流动特性的多个信号，分析信号以建立 测量权重的向量，测量权重向量的乘积和给定时间的信号值的相应向量取决于系统中形成的段状流的严重性。 取决于流体流动特性的进一步信号从提升管的顶侧区域中的多个传感器接收。 然后，根据测量重量向量的乘积和信号的进一步值的乘积确定阻风门的设定位置，以限制顶部中的流动的特性，从而朝向严重的流动状态移动。

公开(公告)号：US08489244B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-16

申请号：US12748310

申请日：2010-03-26

Applicant: Yi Cao ,  Liyun Lao ,  Hoi Yeung

Inventor： Yi Cao ,  Liyun Lao ,  Hoi Yeung

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: B01D19/0063 ,  E21B43/12 ,  F17D1/005 ,  G05D7/0635 ,  Y10T137/0324 ,  Y10T137/7722

Abstract: A method of controlling the flow of a multiphase fluid through a pipeline that includes a riser pipe with a choke valve comprises receiving multiple signals dependent on fluid flow properties from a plurality of sensors in the topside area of the riser pipe, analysing the signals to establish a vector of measurement weights, the product of the vector of measurement weights and a corresponding vector of the signal values of a given time being dependent on the severity of a slug flow forming in the system. Further signals dependent on fluid flow properties are received from the plurality of sensors in the topside area of the riser pipe. A set position for the choke valve is then determined from the product of the vector of measurement weights and further values of signals to restrict characteristics of the flow in the topside from moving towards a severely slugging flow regime.

Abstract translation: 控制多相流体通过管道流动的方法包括具有阻流阀的提升管包括从提升管顶部区域中的多个传感器接收取决于流体流动特性的多个信号，分析信号以建立 测量权重的向量，测量权重向量的乘积和给定时间的信号值的相应向量取决于系统中形成的段状流的严重性。 取决于流体流动特性的进一步信号从提升管的顶侧区域中的多个传感器接收。 然后，根据测量重量向量的乘积和信号的进一步值的乘积确定阻风门的设定位置，以限制顶部中的流动的特性，从而朝向严重的流动状态移动。

公开(公告)号：US20080264645A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-30

申请号：US11741523

申请日：2007-04-27

Applicant: Joseph J.S. Shen ,  Hoi Yeung

Inventor： Joseph J.S. Shen ,  Hoi Yeung

IPC: E21B43/36

CPC classification number: F16L43/001 ,  E21B43/01 ,  E21B43/12 ,  F16L9/00 ,  Y10S138/08

Abstract: A system for mitigating slugging in the conveyance of hydrocarbons in a flowline includes a first portion of flowline that extends substantially longitudinally along a declining surface. The first flowline portion carries multiphase hydrocarbons. A second portion of flowline extends upward from adjacent the first portion of flowline, and is in fluid communication with the first portion of flowline. A slug-mitigating region is between the first and second portions of flowline so slug-mitigating assembly receives the hydrocarbons from the first portion of flowline and conveys the hydrocarbons to the second portion of flowline. The slug-mitigating region has consecutively joined tubular segments that are each arcuate along a predetermined arcuate angle, with substantially uniform cross-sections. The first portion of flowline can be a subsea flowline extending along a sea floor, and the second portion of flowline can be a riser.

Abstract translation: 用于减轻流动线中的碳氢化合物输送中的堵塞的系统包括沿着下降的表面大致纵向延伸的流动线的第一部分。 第一流线部分携带多相烃。 流线的第二部分从流线的第一部分附近向上延伸，并且与流线的第一部分流体连通。 缓冲区域在流动管线的第一和第二部分之间，因此减塞组件从流动线的第一部分接收烃，并将烃输送到流线的第二部分。 减震区域连续地连接管状区段，每个管段沿着预定的弧形角度弧形，具有基本均匀的横截面。 流线的第一部分可以是沿着海底延伸的海底流线，流线的第二部分可以是提升管。