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Red Eye™ multiphase metering systems (REMMS)

Combines compact separation technology with conventional liquid and gas metering to provide a complete multiphase measurement solution.

A REMMS flow computer controls process conditions within the system as well as interpreting and recording data and providing communications with external host systems.

The principle of the operation is based on inducing bulk separation of the liquid and gas phases by creating a cyclonic flow pattern. Once separated, the individual streams are measured with conventional liquid and gas meters. The separated phases are then recombined or transported in separate flowlines. Although this concept and its advantages have been known for some years, recent advances in technology have brought compact cyclonic separators to the forefront of multiphase metering in the oil and gas industry.

The multiphase meters are built to ANSI B31.3 piping code. This provides greater flexibility to design and build systems to handle any well head or process pressure and temperatures up to 450°F. It also eliminates the need for a pressure safety valve on the system. Depending on customer requirements the REMMS can also be built under ASME Section VIII, Division 1 vessel code specifications.

Key benefits

  • Real-time data for continuous mode monitoring
    • The separator and meters operate in continuous, rather than batch mode, giving the operator continuous production information. Real-time data creates the ability to optimize injection rates of water, steam, CO2 or natural gas as well as helping maximize/optimize production.
  • Compact
    • The REMMS has a small footprint and is lightweight, which makes it ideal for use on portable systems, offshore platforms, MOPUs, FPSOs, or anywhere there is a space or weight consideration. It is approximately 1/8 the wet weight of a vertical separator and 1/64 the wet weight of a horizontal separator.
  • Well optimization
    • Due to the low cost and simple design of eP’s REMMS, the system can be employed cost-effectively to perform real-time monitoring for individual wells or a production stream.
  • Lower operating cost
  • Self cleaning
  • Standard conventional controls
  • Can be fully automated
  • Slug handling capability
    • The cyclone separator has the ability to handle approximately four times maximum normal instantaneous liquid flow rate with a single inlet and up to ten times maximum normal instantaneous liquid flow rate with a dual inlet.
  • Large turndown
    • The REMMS system can be designed for high turndown ratios 100:1.
  • Custom programming not required