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extraction process since it has been
determined that reinjection of water
can exert stress on fault lines and
potentially cause earthquakes.
of produced water, potentially
transforming it from a cost center to a
potential asset. Some companies are
exploring innovative ways to convert
the water's constituents into valuable
products or for reuse in operational
processes.
Increasingly, in the USA and
elsewhere around the world,
federal, state or local governments
endeavor to effectively manage
produced water to safeguard surface
and groundwater resources while
alleviating the future demand for
fresh water. By pursuing the pollution
prevention hierarchy of " Reduce,
Reuse, and Recycle, " the industry is
exploring traditional and innovative
approaches including the reuse of
treated produced water for irrigation
of non-edible agriculture, such as
cotton or biofuel crops.
In addition to protecting freshwater
resources, regulators seek to
mitigate seismicity risks by imposing
stringent production limits and
requiring strict monitoring and
precise measurement of the water
injected as part of the oil and gas
METICULOUS MONITORING
Therefore, accurate measurement
of water is crucial at every stage.
The quantities must be reconciled
to ensure no loss occurs at any point
of the process. This meticulous
monitoring helps maintain water
integrity and sustainability
throughout its lifecycle.
Moreover, accurate flow
measurement is essential for
controlling costs and ensuring
optimal operational efficiency.
This is particularly evident in the
transportation and treatment of
produced water. Transportation,
especially when done by truck,
represents a significant expense
and requires effective flow
management. The treatment of
produced water, removing the
cocktail of organic and inorganic
compounds, also necessitates
precise flow measurement to
maintain cost-efficiency and
operational effectiveness.
MAGMETERS: IDEAL FOR
MEASURING PRODUCED
WATER
The operational principle of
electromagnetic flowmeters makes
them particularly well-suited to
flow measurement in produced
water applications in the oil and gas
industry due to the saline nature of
the water.
Magmeters function based on
Produced water lifecycle: Accurate, reliable flow
measurement is needed at every stage to operate
at optimal efficiency and control costs and to
ensure that water is not lost into the environment.
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Faraday's Law of electromagnetic
induction, where the voltage induced
is directly proportional to the speed
of the fluid, the magnetic field's
strength, and the length of the
conductor. In a magmeter, the salty
water serves as the conductor. Since
produced water is high in salinity, it
enhances the electrical conductivity
of the water, leading to highly
accurate measurement.
Moreover, the non-intrusive design
of magmeters enables them to
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Magmeters have no moving parts, making them
more robust and less prone to wear and tear. As a
result, they have an exceptionally long lifespan.
operate efficiently even in corrosive
saline water environments, without
experiencing degradation. As a
result, they provide a cost-effective
and dependable solution for
managing and monitoring produced
water systems.
A LOOK AHEAD
Next month, we'll walk through
some of the details for and benefits
of transitioning from mechanical
flowmeters. Not only do magmeters
offer higher accuracy, more
reliability, and ease of maintenance,
but they also open the door for smart
meter capabilities that include leak
detection, online diagnostics, and
data collection and analytics. Lastly,
we'll also include a quick guide for
selecting the right magmeter for your
application needs.
Ron Garcia is strategic business
director for Krohne, a worldleading
manufacturer and supplier
of solutions in industrial process
instrumentation. Krohne offers
supporting products and services
for one-stop-shopping and in
industries as widespread as oil
and gas, water and wastewater,
chemical and petrochemical, food
and beverage, power, minerals,
and mining and marine. For more
information, visit www.krohne.com.
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