Abstract: A system, process, and apparatus are disclosed for use with remote sensors. A universal translator is disclosed that communicates with a sensor or related device. The universal translator stores data, converts data to a standardized form, transmits data to a cloud-based operating system, and receives updates and instructions from the cloud-based operating system. The cloud-based operating system allows remote sensor/universal translator pairs and remote users to interact in a variety of ways. A number of processes are performed by the universal translator, other processes are performed by the cloud-based operating system, and some processes are performed jointly by the universal translator and the cloud-based operating system. In addition, an application for smart phones, tablets, or the like is disclosed for use during the installation of a remote sensor and/or universal translator.

Abstract: A system, process, and apparatus are disclosed for use with remote sensors. A universal translator is disclosed that communicates with a sensor or related device. The universal translator stores data, converts data to a standardized form, transmits data to a cloud-based operating system, and receives updates and instructions from the cloud-based operating system. The cloud-based operating system allows remote sensor/universal translator pairs and remote users to interact in a variety of ways. A number of processes are performed by the universal translator, other processes are performed by the cloud-based operating system, and some processes are performed jointly by the universal translator and the cloud-based operating system. In addition, an application for smart phones, tablets, or the like is disclosed for use during the installation of a remote sensor and/or universal translator.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for imparting an angularly rotational movement. The apparatus includes a cylinder having an internal portion, a rod operatively positioned within the internal portion of the cylinder, a first bearing operatively positioned about rod; a second unidirectional bearing operatively positioned about the rod and a motion program for selectively inputting incremental radial motion to the rod. The apparatus may also include a force generator for linearly moving the rod in a linear axial motion along an axis of the cylinder.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for imparting an angularly rotational movement. The apparatus includes a cylinder having an internal portion, a rod operatively positioned within the internal portion of the cylinder, a first bearing operatively positioned about rod; a second unidirectional bearing operatively positioned about the rod and a motion program for selectively inputting incremental radial motion to the rod. The apparatus may also include a force generator for linearly moving the rod in a linear axial motion along an axis of the cylinder.

Abstract: A method of measuring a density of two liquid phases in a mixture with a gas phase. The three phase mixture is fed into an inlet vertical column of a flow loop where the gas phase is separated from a liquid mixture of the two liquid phases. The gas phase rises to an upper section of the inlet vertical column, while the liquid mixture flows to a lower section. A differential pressure of the liquid mixture is measured in the lower section. A density of the liquid mixture is calculated using the measured differential pressure of the liquid mixture. A volume or mass percentage is determined for each of the liquid phases in the liquid mixture. A volumetric flow rate is measured. A volumetric flow rate and accumulated volume of each liquid phase is calculated based on the volume or mass percentage of that liquid phase in the liquid mixture.

Abstract: A method of measuring a dry gas flow from hydrocarbon wells. The hydrocarbon wells produce a stream which contains liquids and natural gas. The method comprises providing an differential flow measurement device (orifice) located at a well site containing the hydrocarbon wells. The method further includes testing the stream for gas composition and physical characteristics. Additionally, the method comprises measuring a static temperature (T) of the stream, measuring a static pressure (Ps), and measuring a pressure differential (dP) in the differential flow measurement device (orifice). The method includes computing the liquid-gas ratio (LGR) of the stream, computing the wet gas flow rate (Qw) of the stream, computing a first dry gas flow rate (Qd1) and a second dry gas flow rate and utilizing a iterative process to correct and obtain the dry gas flow rate. The data may be transmitted to another location.

Abstract: A method of measuring a dry gas flow from hydrocarbon wells. The hydrocarbon wells produce a stream which contains liquids and natural gas. The method comprises providing a differential flow measurement device (orifice) located at a well site containing the hydrocarbon wells. The method further includes testing the stream for gas composition and physical characteristics. Additionally, the method comprises measuring a static temperature (T) of the stream, measuring a static pressure (Ps), and measuring a pressure differential (dP) in the differential flow measurement device (orifice). The method includes computing the liquid-gas ratio (LGR) of the stream, computing the wet gas flow rate (Qw) of the stream, computing a first dry gas flow rate (Qd1) and a second dry gas flow rate and utilizing a iterative process to correct and obtain the dry gas flow rate. The data may be transmitted to another location.

Abstract: A method of measuring a dry gas flow from hydrocarbon wells. The hydrocarbon wells produce a stream which contains liquids and natural gas. The method comprises providing a differential flow measurement device (orifice) located at a well site containing the hydrocarbon wells. The method further includes testing the stream for gas composition and physical characteristics. Additionally, the method comprises measuring a static temperature (T) of the stream, measuring a static pressure (Ps), and measuring a pressure differential (dP) in the differential flow measurement device (orifice). The method includes computing the liquid-gas ratio (LGR) of the stream, computing the wet gas flow rate (Qw) of the stream, computing a first dry gas flow rate (Qd1) and a second dry gas flow rate and utilizing a iterative process to correct and obtain the dry gas flow rate. The data may be transmitted to another location.

Abstract: A method of measuring a dry gas flow from hydrocarbon wells. The hydrocarbon wells produce a stream which contains liquids and natural gas. The method comprises providing an differential flow measurement device (orifice) located at a well site containing the hydrocarbon wells. The method further includes testing the stream for gas composition and physical characteristics. Additionally, the method comprises measuring a static temperature (T) of the stream, measuring a static pressure (Ps), and measuring a pressure differential (dP) in the differential flow measurement device (orifice). The method includes computing the liquid-gas ratio (LGR) of the stream, computing the wet gas flow rate (Qw) of the stream, computing a first dry gas flow rate (Qd1) and a second dry gas flow rate and utilizing a iterative process to correct and obtain the dry gas flow rate. The data may be transmitted to another location.