Flowrox Deposition Watch Reduces Pipeline Damage
Melissa Larson | April 30, 2015
The Flowrox Deposition Watch is of instrumental value to energy companies seeking to reduce or eliminate pipeline damage by monitoring and controlling the buildup of asphaltene depositions and paraffin wax that can create choke points that reduce the flow of heavy oils.
Beyond the instrument’s ability to monitor deposition in the pipeline, the Flowrox Deposition Watch also has the ability to provide multi-phase flow images, such as percentages of oil, sea water or sand.
Additional problems related to asphaltene and paraffin depositions in pipelines include adding stress to equipment such as pumps, which in turn leads to increased energy consumption. Flowrox’s patented algorithm monitors depositions with a 3D view of the pipe, tracks data on buildup growth rates and reports the available volume within the pipe—all leading to a proactive maintenance approach, rather than having to repair or replace a pipe after the damage.
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