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Downhole Multiphase Flowmeter Specifications

Performance Data
Volumetric flow rate accuracy ±1% (of measurement)
Flow rate accuracy, oil-water ±5% (0 to100% WLR)
Flow rate accuracy, liquid-gas ±5% (<30% or >90% GVF)
±20% (30 to 90% GVF)
Turndown ratio (maximum/minimum flow rate) >20
Minimum flow velocity Liquid: 3 ft/sec (0.9 m/sec)
Gas: 10 ft/sec (3 m/sec)
Pressure rating 10,000 PSI (690 bar)a
Operating temperature - Standard 77° to 257°F (25° to 125°C)
Operating temperature - High Temp 77° to 302°F (25° to 150°C)
Storage temperature - Standard –58° to 257°F (–50° to 125°C)
Storage temperature - High Temp –58° to 302°F (–50° to 150°C)
Vibration 15 g rms, random
10 to 2,000 Hz (Nav Mat)
Shock 100 g, 10 ms half sine
Material INCONEL® 718
Super Duplex 25 Chrome
Maximum tension and compression load Contact Weatherford
Connections (pin x pin) Premiumb
Maximum fiber step-out length 31 mi (50 km)c
Fiber-optic connector 3-pin dry-mate

a Pressure rating depends on flowmeter size, material, and options. Contact Weatherford for pressure rating of a specific design.
b Premium connections are manufactured to client specifications.
c Maximum step-out length depends on well design.

Dimensions and Dataab
Sizec Weight Minimum
ID
Maximum
ID
Standard
ODd
Minimum Flow Ratee
in. (lb/ft) in.
mm
in.
mm
in.
mm
bbl/d
m³/d
2-3/8 4 to 5.8 1.867
47.4
2.041
51.8
4.375
111.1
1,000
159
2-7/8 6.4 to 8.6 2.259
57.4
2.441
62.0
4.875
123.8
1,500
239
3-1/2 9.2 to 10.2 2.922
74.2
2.992
76.0
5.500
139.7
2,150
342
4-1/2 12.75 to 15.1 3.758
95.5
3.958
100.5
6.500
165.1
3,500
557
5-1/2 17 to 20 4.778
121.4
4.892
124.3
7.500
190.5
6,000
954

a Flowmeter dimensions are designed to client specifications.
b Other sizes are available on request.
c Standard ODs without cable bypass or integrated pressure/temperature gauge.
d Minimum flowrate assumes liquid flow at flowmeter conditions. For gas or multiphase, contact Weatherford for a detailed analysis.

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