Title :
The optimal X-ray energy problem in multi-phase flow metering
Author :
Bom, Victor R. ; Clarijs, Martijn C. ; Van Eijk, Carel W E ; Kolar, Zvonimir I. ; Scheers, Lex M.
Author_Institution :
Radiat. Technol. Group, Delft Univ. of Technol., Netherlands
fDate :
6/1/2003 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
When using X-rays in multiphase flow meters operating according to the DEGRA principle, the number of energy values as well as the X-ray energies can in principle be chosen freely. This report assesses the problem of optimization of both the number of energies and the energies themselves for application in the oil industry, where oil, water, and gas mixtures flow through pipes.
Keywords :
X-ray absorption; X-ray imaging; flowmeters; multiphase flow; optimisation; pipe flow; DEGRA principle; multiphase flow metering; optimal X-ray energy problem; optimization; pipes; Attenuation; Differential equations; Electromagnetic wave absorption; Fluid flow measurement; Inductors; Licenses; Nondestructive testing; Petroleum industry; Production; X-ray applications;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.2003.811279
