Red Eye® Multiphase Metering Systems (REMMS)

The Red Eye multiphase metering system (REMMS), combines partial separation technology with conventional liquid and gas metering to provide a complete multiphase measurement solution. An advanced controller governs the operation of the system as well as interpreting and recording data and providing communications with external host systems. The REMMS unit can be used for automated well testing at a manifold or on an individual well.

The main components of these multiphase metering systems are a gas-liquid cylindrical cyclone (GLCC) separator, flow metering instruments, and level control valves. The principle of operation is based on inducing bulk separation of the liquid and gas phases by creating a cyclonic flow pattern. Once separated, individual streams are measured with conventional liquid and gas meters, giving the unit a distinct advantage over more complicated non-separation 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 GLCC separators to the forefront of multiphase metering in the oil and gas industry.

Weatherford’s REMMS well testing systems are built to ANSI B31.3 piping code. This provides greater flexibility for designing and building systems to handle any well head or process pressure and temperatures up to 450°F (232°C). It also eliminates the need for a pressure safety valve on the system. Depending on customer requirements, production well testing systems can also be built under ASME Section VIII, Division 1 vessel code specifications.

Features

• Non-nuclear
• Conventional instrumentation
• Compact design
• Real-time data for well optimization
• 0 to +95% GVF operating range
• High accuracy
  • ±2% volumetric gas measurement*
  • ±2% volumetric liquid measurement*
  • ±2% water cut over full measurement range*

*For standard well testing systems under normal flowing conditions.