Abstract: In some implementations, a method is disclosed that may include operating the Coriolis meter on a process fluid where the process fluid may include a liquid continuous process fluid with particles. The method may include measuring a measured speed of sound of the process fluid, deriving a first correlation input parameter from the measured speed of sound the process fluid, determining at least one correlation output parameter utilizing an optimized Coriolis correction correlation between the correlation output parameter and the first correlation input parameter and at least a second correlation input parameter. Also, the method may include where the optimized Coriolis correction correlation is determined utilizing a training data set which relates the correlation input parameters to the correlation output parameters at a plurality of operating conditions and correcting the at least one measured Coriolis output parameter utilizing the at least one correlation output parameter.

Abstract: A fluid monitoring system is disclosed that may include a piping network having a flexible hydraulic hose having a first end portion and a second end portion including an acoustic array having a first acoustic pressure sensor operatively coupled to the piping network at a first location, the first acoustic pressure sensor being configured to be coupled either within a port proximate the first end portion or to an exterior surface of the flexible hydraulic hose. The device may include a second acoustic pressure sensor operatively coupled to the piping network at a second location, the second acoustic pressure sensor being configured to be coupled either within a port positioned proximate the second end portion or to an exterior surface of the flexible hydraulic hose. The fluid monitoring system may include a processing unit that determines a speed of sound of a process fluid within the piping network.

Abstract: A fluid monitoring system is disclosed that may include a piping network having, a flexible hydraulic hose having a hose length, a hose diameter a first end portion and a second end portion. In addition, the fluid monitoring system may include a first fitting coupled to the first end portion and a second fitting coupled to the second end portion. The fluid monitoring system may include an acoustic array having a first acoustic pressure sensor positioned proximate the first fitting, a second acoustic pressure sensor positioned proximate the second fitting, and an acoustic aperture that spans an aperture length between the first acoustic pressure sensor and the second acoustic pressure sensor. The fluid monitoring system may include a processing unit that determines a speed of sound of a process fluid within the piping network and within acoustic aperture using the first acoustic pressure sensor and the second acoustic pressure sensor.

Abstract: A fluid monitoring system is disclosed that may include a piping network having, a flexible hydraulic hose having a hose length, a hose diameter a first end portion and a second end portion. In addition, the fluid monitoring system may include a first fitting coupled to the first end portion and a second fitting coupled to the second end portion. The fluid monitoring system may include an acoustic array having a first acoustic pressure sensor positioned proximate the first fitting, a second acoustic pressure sensor positioned proximate the second fitting, and an acoustic aperture that spans an aperture length between the first acoustic pressure sensor and the second acoustic pressure sensor. The fluid monitoring system may include a processing unit that determines a speed of sound of a process fluid within the piping network and within acoustic aperture using the first acoustic pressure sensor and the second acoustic pressure sensor.

Abstract: In some implementations, a flow measuring device may include a piping network having a region of interest, an inlet region, and outlet region, where the region of interest is configured to provide fluid communication between the inlet region and the outlet region. In addition, the flow measuring device may include a first sensor positioned within the inlet region and a second sensor positioned within the outlet region. The flow measuring device may include a processing unit that determines a speed of sound of a process fluid within the region of interest using the first sensor and the second sensor.

Abstract: A method may include disposing an array of at least two sensors responsive to pressure perturbations within the process fluid along at least a portion of the length of a conduit and determining a first speed of sound of the process fluid associated with a first frequency range utilizing an output of the array of sensors. The method may include determining a second speed of sound of the process fluid associated with a second frequency range, where the second frequency range is at or above of a first acoustic cross mode frequency where the second frequency range is higher than the first frequency range and is lower than a bubble resonant frequency. Also, the method may include determining the parameter of the process fluid utilizing the first speed of sound of the process fluid and the second speed of sound of the process fluid in an optimization model.

Abstract: A method is disclosed that may include measuring a measured fluid density of a process fluid using a vibrational frequency of a fluid-conveying flow tube of the Coriolis meter where a density of a liquid phase of the process fluid is unknown. In addition, the method may include measuring at least one of an excitation energy metric of the Coriolis meter and a vibrational amplitude metric of the Coriolis meter. The method may include determining a Coriolis Mass Flowmeter Damping (CMFD) parameter using at least one of the excitation energy metric and the vibrational amplitude metric. Moreover, the method may include determining the density of the liquid phase of the process fluid using the measured fluid density and the CMFD parameter. Systems employing such methods are further disclosed.

Abstract: A method is disclosed including providing a process fluid that can be described as having a plurality of components where each of the plurality of components has a respective mass fraction. In addition, the method includes providing an initial estimate of a compositional description for the plurality of components of the process fluid, measuring an ultrasonic sound speed of the process fluid, predicting a predicted sound speed of a liquid phase of the process fluid using an equation of state model, generating an error function using the ultrasonic sound speed of the process fluid and the predicted sound speed of a liquid phase of the process fluid, minimizing the error function and updating the respective mass fractions of the plurality of components and determining an optimized compositional description of the process fluid. Also disclosed are corresponding computer systems, apparatus, and computer programs configured to perform the actions of the methods.

Abstract: A flow measuring device capable of measuring at least parameters of a multiphase flow and to quantify an effect of decoupling on an interpretation of the parameters based on at least one characteristic of the multiphase fluid is disclosed. The flow measuring system includes various augmentations and enhancements to a Coriolis meter. The flow measuring system is capable of determining decoupling parameters that can be used to improve the output of a Coriolis meter. A method of retrofitting a Coriolis meter is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method is disclosed that may include measuring a measured fluid density of a process fluid using a vibrational frequency of a fluid-conveying flow tube of the Coriolis meter where a density of a liquid phase of the process fluid is unknown. In addition, the method may include measuring at least one of an excitation energy metric of the Coriolis meter and a vibrational amplitude metric of the Coriolis meter. The method may include determining a Coriolis Mass Flowmeter Damping (CMFD) parameter using at least one of the excitation energy metric and the vibrational amplitude metric. Moreover, the method may include determining the density of the liquid phase of the process fluid using the measured fluid density and the CMFD parameter. Systems employing such methods are further disclosed.

Abstract: A method is disclosed including providing a process fluid that can be described as having a plurality of components where each of the plurality of components has a respective mass fraction. In addition, the method includes providing an initial estimate of a compositional description for the plurality of components of the process fluid, measuring an ultrasonic sound speed of the process fluid, predicting a predicted sound speed of a liquid phase of the process fluid using an equation of state model, generating an error function using the ultrasonic sound speed of the process fluid and the predicted sound speed of a liquid phase of the process fluid, minimizing the error function and updating the respective mass fractions of the plurality of components and determining an optimized compositional description of the process fluid. Also disclosed are corresponding computer systems, apparatus, and computer programs configured to perform the actions of the methods.

Abstract: A method is disclosed that may include measuring a measured fluid density of a process fluid using a vibrational frequency of a fluid-conveying flow tube of the Coriolis meter where a density of a liquid phase of the process fluid is unknown. In addition, the method may include measuring at least one of an excitation energy metric of the Coriolis meter and a vibrational amplitude metric of the Coriolis meter. The method may include determining a Coriolis Mass Flowmeter Damping (CMFD) parameter using at least one of the excitation energy metric and the vibrational amplitude metric. Moreover, the method may include determining the density of the liquid phase of the process fluid using the measured fluid density and the CMFD parameter. Systems employing such methods are further disclosed.

Abstract: In some implementations, a flow measuring device may include a piping network having a region of interest, an inlet region, and outlet region, where the region of interest is configured to provide fluid communication between the inlet region and the outlet region. In addition, the flow measuring device may include a first sensor positioned within the inlet region and a second sensor positioned within the outlet region. The flow measuring device may include a processing unit that determines a speed of sound of a process fluid within the region of interest using the first sensor and the second sensor.

Abstract: A method is disclosed including providing a process fluid that can be described as having a plurality of components where each of the plurality of components has a respective mass fraction. In addition, the method includes providing an initial estimate of a compositional description for the plurality of components of the process fluid, measuring an ultrasonic sound speed of the process fluid, predicting a predicted sound speed of a liquid phase of the process fluid using an equation of state model, generating an error function using the ultrasonic sound speed of the process fluid and the predicted sound speed of a liquid phase of the process fluid, minimizing the error function and updating the respective mass fractions of the plurality of components and determining an optimized compositional description of the process fluid. Also disclosed are corresponding computer systems, apparatus, and computer programs configured to perform the actions of the methods.

Abstract: In accordance with example embodiments of the present disclosure, a method for determining parameters for, and application of, models that correct for the effects of fluid inhomogeneity and compressibility on the ability of Coriolis meters to accurately measure the mass flow and/or density of a process fluid on a continuous basis is disclosed. Example embodiments mitigate the effect of multiphase fluid conditions on a Coriolis meter.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed utilizing a low-order parametric model for decoupling in conjunction with an optimization procedure to improve the ability to determine the density of the liquid phase of a bubbly mixtures within Coriolis meters by characterizing the effect of decoupling in the presence of bubble coalescence.

Abstract: A vibrating plate densitometer system and methods are disclosed that can provide information related to the density of a fluid in a vessel. Also disclosed are apparatus and methods to determine the speed of sound of the fluid and methods for designing such apparatus. Embodiments of the present disclosure include systems and methods to measure such parameters including the density, or the density and the entrained air, of wet concrete within a vessel. The present disclosure also provides means for maintaining accurate measurement that exploits the rotating nature of many vessels that contain concrete.

Abstract: In accordance with example embodiments of the present disclosure, a method for determining parameters for, and application of, models that correct for the effects of fluid inhomogeneity and compressibility on the ability of Coriolis meters to accurately measure the mass flow and/or density of a process fluid on a continuous basis is disclosed. Example embodiments mitigate the effect of multiphase fluid conditions on a Coriolis meter.

Abstract: A flow measuring device capable of measuring at least parameters of a multiphase flow and to quantify an effect of decoupling on an interpretation of the parameters based on at least one characteristic of the multiphase fluid is disclosed. The flow measuring system includes various augmentations and enhancements to a Coriolis meter. The flow measuring system is capable of determining decoupling parameters that can be used to improve the output of a Coriolis meter. A method of retrofitting a Coriolis meter is also disclosed.

Abstract: In accordance with example embodiments of the present disclosure, a method for determining parameters for, and application of, models that correct for the effects of fluid inhomogeneity and compressibility on the ability of Coriolis meters to accurately measure the mass flow and/or density of a process fluid on a continuous basis is disclosed. Example embodiments mitigate the effect of multiphase fluid conditions on a Coriolis meter.