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Progressive Cavity Dosing Pumps for Multiphase Fluid Flow Experiment

20 August 2021
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What are multiphase booster pumps used for?

Multiphase booster pumps are used to transport a mixture of oil, gas, water, and solids from oil wells to processing facilities. They enable efficient extraction and transportation in oil and gas industries, even from marginal or aging fields.

What types of pumps are suitable for multiphase applications?

Progressive cavity pumps are commonly used for multiphase applications due to their ability to handle various mixtures of fluids and solids, enabling a 1 to 10 turn down ratio, and are often the most economical solution for separator feed. They maintain consistent flow and efficiency and are chosen in place of compressors due to their ability to handle gas and liquids.

Which industries use multiphase booster pumps?

The oil and gas industry primarily uses multiphase booster pumps to improve recovery rates and reduce the need for separate infrastructure for each phase of the extracted materials.

How do I choose the right multiphase booster pump?

Consider factors like the composition of the fluid mixture, required flow rate, and pressure. Consulting North Ridge Pumps ensures expert advice tailored to your specific application, ensuring optimal pump selection.

Multiphase Booster Pumps for Oil and Gas Recovery

Multiphase booster pumps are specifically designed to improve the recovery rates of oil and gas from old and marginal oil fields. These pumps, particularly progressive cavity pumps, allow for the simultaneous handling of gas and liquid, streamlining the recovery process across multiple fields. By pumping both fluids to a central processing facility rather than having separate setups for each field, these pumps significantly reduce the costs associated with oil recovery, making extraction from marginal locations more feasible.

Progressive cavity pumps offer several advantages for multiphase pumping. They can handle a wide range of fluids, including heavy oil, sand-laden liquids, high water content, and even poor gas slugs lasting 30 minutes or more. Additionally, their low shear movement means they disturb oil particles less, improving the efficiency of oily water separators, as more undamaged oil droplets are captured.

These pumps are known for maintaining a constant flow across varying viscosities and pressures, with a low Net Positive Suction Head Required (NPSHR), reducing the likelihood of operational issues. Multiphase booster pumps can be automated for remote operation with minimal maintenance, or they can be manually controlled depending on the application requirements.