An optimised and novel capacitance-based sensor design for measuring void fraction in gas–oil two-phase flow systems
Nondestructive Testing And Evaluation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
39(8), P. 2450 - 2466
Published: Jan. 9, 2024
This
study
explores
a
new
electrode
configuration
for
measuring
the
void
fraction
of
two-phase
flows
using
capacitance-based
sensors.
The
proposed
method
is
considered
'skewed'
because
its
unique
geometric
shape,
and
performance
sensor
was
evaluated
improved
via
multiple
simulations
COMSOL
Multiphysics
software.
encompass
three
different
flow
patterns,
stratified,
annular
homogeneous,
whose
themselves
were
verified
in
previous
study.
influences
properties
parameters
on
sensitivity
to
determine
an
optimal
configuration.
Furthermore,
distribution
fractions
analysed
various
patterns.
Additionally,
also
compared
alongside
double-ring
concave
sensors
overall
sensitivity.
At
2.11
pF,
significantly
higher
than
that
other
It
worth
mentioning
measurement
precision
multiphase
meters
high
importance,
particularly
petroleum
industry
oil
price
amount
transported
products.
Language: Английский
Measuring volume fractions of a three-phase flow without separation utilizing an approach based on artificial intelligence and capacitive sensors
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(5), P. e0301437 - e0301437
Published: May 16, 2024
Many
different
kind
of
fluids
in
a
wide
variety
industries
exist,
such
as
two-phase
and
three-phase.
Various
combinations
them
can
be
expected
gas-oil-water
is
one
the
most
common
flows.
Measuring
volume
fraction
phases
without
separation
vital
many
aspects,
which
financial
issues.
methods
are
utilized
to
ascertain
volumetric
proportion
each
phase.
Sensors
based
on
measuring
capacity
so
popular
because
this
sensor
operates
seamlessly
autonomously
necessitating
any
form
segregation
or
disruption
for
process.
Besides,
at
present
moment,
Artificial
intelligence
(AI)
nominated
useful
tool
several
fields,
metering
no
exception.
Also,
three
main
type
regimes
found
annular,
stratified,
homogeneous.
In
paper,
fractions
three-phase
homogeneous
regime
measured.
To
accomplish
objective,
an
Neural
Network
(ANN)
capacitance-based
utilized.
train
presented
network,
optimized
was
implemented
COMSOL
Multiphysics
software
after
doing
lot
simulations,
231
data
produced.
Among
all
obtained
results,
70
percent
(161
data)
awarded
data,
rest
(70
considered
test
data.
This
investigation
proposes
new
intelligent
system
Multilayer
Perceptron
network
(MLP)
that
estimate
water-oil-gas
fluid’s
water
precisely
with
very
low
error.
The
Mean
Absolute
Error
(MAE)
equal
1.66.
dedicates
predicting
method’s
considerable
accuracy.
Moreover,
study
confined
cannot
measure
void
other
fluid
types
future
works.
temperature
pressure
changes
highly
temper
relative
permittivity
density
liquid
inside
pipe
another
idea.
Language: Английский
A novel metering system consists of capacitance-based sensor, gamma-ray sensor and ANN for measuring volume fractions of three-phase homogeneous flows
Nondestructive Testing And Evaluation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 27
Published: July 7, 2024
Measuring
the
volume
fraction
of
different
types
fluids
with
two
or
three
phases
is
so
vital.
Among
all
available
methods,
them,
capacitance-based
and
gamma-ray
attenuation,
are
popular
widely
used.
Moreover,
nowadays,
AI
which
stands
for
Artificial
Intelligence
can
be
seen
almost
in
areas,
measuring
section
no
exception.
In
this
paper,
main
goal
to
predict
a
three-phase
homogeneous
fluid
contains
water,
oil,
gas
materials.
To
opt
an
optimised
method,
combination
sensors,
attenuation
sensor
Neural
Networks
(ANN)
utilised.
train
proposed
metering
system
MLP
type,
inputs
considered.
For
first
input,
concave
simulated
COMSOL
Multiphysics
software
combinations
(different
fractions)
applied.
Then
through
theoretical
investigations
sensor,
Barium-133
radiates
0.356
MeV
This
way,
second
required
input
generated.
Finally,
implement
new
accurate
system,
number
networks
characteristics
run
MATLAB
software.
The
best
structure
had
Mean
Absolute
Error
(MAE)
equal
0.33,
3.68
3.75
oil
phases,
respectively.
accuracy
presented
illustrated
by
received
outcomes.
novelty
study
proposing
combined
method
that
measure
fluid's
fractions
containing
precisely.
Language: Английский
MLP ANN Equipped Approach to Measuring Scale Layer in Oil-Gas-Water Homogeneous Fluid by Capacitive and Photon Attenuation Sensors
Journal of Nondestructive Evaluation,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
44(2)
Published: April 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Multiphase Flow’s Volume Fractions Intelligent Measurement by a Compound Method Employing Cesium-137, Photon Attenuation Sensor, and Capacitance-Based Sensor
Energies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(14), P. 3519 - 3519
Published: July 18, 2024
Multiphase
fluids
are
common
in
many
industries,
such
as
oil
and
petrochemical,
volume
fraction
measurement
of
their
phases
is
a
vital
subject.
Hence,
there
lots
scientists
researchers
who
have
introduced
methods
equipment
this
regard,
for
example,
photon
attenuation
sensors,
capacitance-based
so
on.
These
approaches
non-invasive
reason,
very
popular
widely
used.
In
addition,
nowadays,
artificial
neural
networks
(ANN)
attractive
lot
fields
because
accuracy.
Therefore,
paper,
to
estimate
proportion
three-phase
homogeneous
fluid,
new
system
proposed
that
contains
an
MLP
ANN,
standing
multilayer
perceptron
network,
sensor,
sensor.
Through
computational
methods,
capacities
mass
coefficients
obtained,
which
act
inputs
the
network.
All
these
were
divided
randomly
two
main
groups
train
test
presented
model.
To
opt
suitable
network
with
lowest
rate
mean
absolute
error
(MAE),
number
architectures
different
factors
tested
MATLAB
software
R2023b.
After
receiving
MAEs
equal
0.29,
1.60,
1.67
water,
gas,
phases,
respectively,
was
chosen
be
paper.
based
on
outcomes,
approach’s
novelty
being
able
predict
all
flow
low
error.
Language: Английский
Utilizing Artificial Neural Networks and Combined Capacitance-Based Sensors to Predict Void Fraction in Two-Phase Annular Fluids Regardless of Liquid Phase Type
IEEE Access,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11, P. 143745 - 143756
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Assessing
the
void
fraction
in
diverse
multiphase
flows
across
industries,
including
petrochemical,
oil,
and
chemical
sectors,
is
crucial.
There
are
multiple
techniques
available
for
this
objective.
The
capacitive
sensor
has
gained
significant
popularity
among
these
methods
been
extensively
utilized.
Fluid
properties
have
a
substantial
impact
on
performance
of
capacitance
sensors.
Factors
such
as
density,
pressure,
temperature
can
introduce
errors
measurements.
One
approach
to
address
issue
meticulous
laborious
routine
calibration
process.
In
current
study,
an
artificial
neural
network
(ANN)
was
developed
accurately
Assess
proportion
gas
biphasic
fluid
motion,
irrespective
variations
phase
form
or
variations,
eliminating
need
frequent
recalibration.
To
achieve
objective,
novel
combined
capacitance-based
sensors
were
specifically
designed.
simulated
by
employing
COMSOL
Multiphysics
application.
simulation
encompassed
five
distinct
liquids:
diesel
fuel,
gasoline,
crude
water.
input
training
multilayer
perceptron
(MLP)
came
from
data
gathered
through
Multiphysics,
simulations
estimating
Percentage
content
annular
two-phase
with
specific
liquid
form.
MATLAB
software
utilized
construct
model
proposed
network.
utilization
precise
apparatus
measuring
intended
MLP
demonstrated
ability
prognosticate
volume
percentage
mean
absolute
error
(MAE)
0.004.
Language: Английский
Comparison of backscattered and transmitted gamma rays spectra for prediction of volume fraction of three-phase flows using machine learning model
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 14, 2024
Abstract
Estimation
of
volume
fraction
percentage
the
multiple
phases
flowing
in
pipes
with
limited
access
is
a
challenge
oil,
gas,
chemical
processes,
and
petrochemical
industries.
In
this
research,
gamma
backscattered
spectra
together
machine
learning
model
were
used
to
predict
precise
percentages
water-gasoil-air
three-phase
flows
solve
aforementioned
challenge.
The
detection
system
includes
single
energy
137Cs
source
NaI(Tl)
detector
measure
rays.
MCNPX
code
was
simulate
setup
produce
required
data
for
artificial
neural
network.
calculated
mean
relative
error
13.60%
root
square
2.68,
respectively.
Then,
results
compared
acquired
transmitted
gamma-ray
spectra.
proposed
design
suitable,
safe,
low-cost
choice
Language: Английский
Comparison of Backscattered and Transmitted Gamma Rays Spectra for Prediction of Volume Fraction of Three-Phase Flows Using Machine Learning Model
S. Z. Islami rad,
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R. Gholipour Peyvandi
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Journal of Nondestructive Evaluation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
43(4)
Published: Sept. 21, 2024
Language: Английский
AI-Based Evaluation of Homogeneous Flow Volume Fractions Independent of Scale Using Capacitance and Photon Sensors
ARO-The Scientific Journal of Koya University,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(2), P. 167 - 178
Published: Nov. 9, 2024
Metering
fluids
is
critical
in
various
industries,
and
researchers
have
extensively
explored
factors
affecting
measurement
accuracy.
As
a
result,
numerous
sensors
methods
are
developed
to
precisely
measure
volume
fractions
multi-phase
fluids.
A
significant
challenge
fluid
pipelines
the
formation
of
scale
within
pipes.
This
issue
particularly
problematic
petroleum
industry,
leading
narrowed
internal
diameters,
corrosion,
increased
energy
consumption,
reduced
equipment
lifespan,
and,
most
crucially,
compromised
flow
paper
proposes
non-destructive
metering
system
incorporating
an
artificial
neural
network
with
capacitive
photon
attenuation
address
this
challenge.
The
simulates
thicknesses
from
0
mm
10
using
COMSOL
multiphysics
software
calculates
counted
rays
through
Beer
Lambert
equations.
simulation
considers
10%
interval
variation
each
phase,
generating
726
data
points.
proposed
network,
two
inputs—measured
capacity
rays-and
three
outputs—volume
gas,
water,
oil—achieves
mean
absolute
errors
0.318,
1.531,
1.614,
respectively.
These
results
demonstrate
system’s
ability
accurately
gauge
proportions
three-phase
gas-water-oil
fluid,
regardless
pipeline
thickness.
Language: Английский