X-ray spectrum generation for a multiphase flow meter

This paper describes the design of a geometry for the generation of X-rays to measure the relative amounts of oil, water, and gas in a flow. The measurement principle is based on the attenuation of X-rays in the mixture. The X-rays are generated by fluorescence in slanted foils placed in front of an...

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Published in:IEEE transactions on nuclear science 2003-06, Vol.50 (3), p.713-717
Main Authors: Clarijs, M.C., Bom, V.R., van Eijk, C.W.E., Kolar, Z.I., Scheers, L.M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anodes
Attenuation
Attenuation measurement
Computer simulation
Electromagnetic wave absorption
Electrons
Fluid flow
Fluid flow measurement
Geometry
Inductors
Measuring instruments
Monte Carlo methods
Multiphase flow
Natural gas
Petroleum
Production
X-ray tubes
X-rays
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Summary:This paper describes the design of a geometry for the generation of X-rays to measure the relative amounts of oil, water, and gas in a flow. The measurement principle is based on the attenuation of X-rays in the mixture. The X-rays are generated by fluorescence in slanted foils placed in front of an end-window X-ray tube. EGS4 Monte Carlo simulations have been used to determine an optimum geometry. We conclude that with an X-ray tube power in the order of only /spl sim/ 2.5 W, successful multiple energy X-ray absorption analysis should be possible.
ISSN:0018-9499
1558-1578
DOI:10.1109/TNS.2003.811278