TITLE

Radioisotope technology helps ensure pipeline flow

AUTHOR(S)

Wilson, Matt

PUB. DATE

February 2011

SOURCE

Offshore;Feb2011, Vol. 71 Issue 2, p104

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article focuses on the application of different radioisotope technologies to assist offshore operators accomplish effective pipeline flow assurance of oil and gas. It notes that the use of radioisotope technologies provides an accurate measurement of the amount and location of pipeline contents such as waxes or hydrate deposits. It also points that utilizing radioactive tracer can offer online and real-time results, permitting optimization and troubleshooting to be executed in-situ.

ACCESSION #

58666936

Tags: RADIOISOTOPES -- Industrial applications;  RADIOACTIVE tracers;  OFFSHORE oil well drilling -- Equipment & supplies;  NATURAL gas in submerged lands -- Equipment & supplies;  RADIOGRAPHY, Industrial;  UNDERGROUND pipelines -- Equipment & supplies

 

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