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EPSRC Reference: EP/E013031/1
Title: Multiphase velocity profile measurement using induced electromagnetic sensor array
Principal Investigator: Tian, Professor G
Other Investigators:
Lucas, Professor G
Researcher Co-Investigators:
Project Partners:
BP
Department: Electrical, Electronic & Computer Eng
Organisation: Newcastle University
Scheme: Standard Research
Starts: 30 August 2007 Ends: 27 February 2009 Value (£): 110,620
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:
Electromagnetics Instrumentation Eng. & Dev.
Multiphase Flow
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:
Manufacturing
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This project is to undertake a feasibility study using AC and pulsed electromagnetic fields to induce voltages for measuring the continuous phase velocity profile in multiphase flows where the continuous phase is an electrical conductor and the dispersed phase(s) has relatively low electrical conductivity. It is envisioned that such a device could ultimately be used, for example, in conjunction with a dual-plane Electrical Resistance Tomography (ERT) system to enable velocity profile measurements of both (all) phases to be made in two (or three) phase flows. Recent numerical simulation work at Huddersfield has demonstrated that induced voltage electromagnetic flow meters can be used for velocity profile measurement of the conducting continuous phase and that the influence of the mixture conductivity is relatively small. An 18-month research associate will be required for a theoretical and experimental study of electromagnetic flow measurement using an electrode sensor array. The proposal seeks to achieve the generation of a new type of electromagnetic multiphase flowmeter with the novel capability of a high performance dynamic response on velocity profile measurement, together with a proof-of-concept prototype.
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