Optimum Metering

Abbon provides a range of Optimum Metering to meet different demands and applications.

Real-time measurements enable proactive petroleum production
Abbon has developed different multiphase flow meters to meet the demands of different operators, markets and applications. Abbon's Acoustic Flow Meter  is based on acoustic recognition technology and is calibrated prior to operation. Optimum C400 (OC400) utilizes capacative  recognition of the flowing medium and is does not require calibration prior to operation. The main principles of Abbon's Optimum Metering solutions are competitive price/performance ratio, compact design and flexibility of applications.

Acoustic Flow Meter Optimum C400
Acoustic Flow Meter product sheet (one-page PDF) Optimum C400 product sheet (two-page PDF)

Abbon’s Acoustic Flow Meter (AFM) provides real-time measurements of oil, gas and water flow rates for use in well testing, production allocation, reservoir management and well diagnostics applications.

The AFM is used for both multiphase and wet gas applications. Acoustic sensors feed the analog and digital signal processing electronics which combined with a venturi is used to predict flow rates and fractions through a proprietary modelling technique. An optional capacitance sensor can be used to improve the water cut accuracy at low water cuts.

Optimum C400 measures the flow rates of oil, gas and water at high speed in real-time. The meter works reliably both in oil- and water continuous liquid phases, enabling stable operation over the full lifespan of a typical well. OC400 is a small and compact multiphase meter with flexible installation options (the 4" version is 320mm long including flanges).
The electrical characteristics of the oil, gas and water mixture is measured through an advanced electrical impedance sensor system. The sensor signal is sampled more than 1 million times per second and advanced signal processing algorithms are used to extract velocity information as well as the phase fractions of the flow.