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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Purpose ......................................................................................................................................... 4
2. Abbreviations / Definitions........................................................................................................... 4
3. Revision history ............................................................................................................................ 6
4. Documentation.............................................................................................................................. 6
4.1 Standard documentation and records ...................................................................................... 6
4.2 Location and Precautions ........................................................................................................ 6
4.3 Storage time ............................................................................................................................ 6
5. System description ....................................................................................................................... 7
6. Software installation..................................................................................................................... 8
7. Service console .......................................................................................................................... 10
7.1 Configuration and communication setup of SCP .................................................................... 10
7.2 Starting the program .............................................................................................................. 10
7.3 Graphical user interface......................................................................................................... 12
7.3.1 Upper status panel ......................................................................................................... 13
7.3.2 Lower status panel.......................................................................................................... 14
7.3.3 Upper graph ................................................................................................................... 14
7.3.4 Lower graph.................................................................................................................... 14
7.3.5 Process and technical log ............................................................................................... 15
7.3.6 Process log ..................................................................................................................... 15
7.3.7 Technical log .................................................................................................................. 15
7.3.8 Standard Conditions or Actual Conditions....................................................................... 16
7.3.9 Accumulated flow volumes ............................................................................................. 16
7.3.10 Graph axes ..................................................................................................................... 17
7.3.11 Mass flow........................................................................................................................ 17
7.4 Data logging .......................................................................................................................... 18
7.4.1 Parameter logging .......................................................................................................... 19
7.4.2 Retrieve MPFM logfiles ................................................................................................... 20
7.4.3 Exporting data ................................................................................................................ 21
7.4.4 Printing the Graphical Display......................................................................................... 22
7.5 Well test ................................................................................................................................ 23
8. Setup and configuration............................................................................................................. 26
8.1 Roxar MPFM 2600 service console program configuration .................................................... 26
8.1.1 Password ........................................................................................................................ 26
8.1.2 Parameter files ............................................................................................................... 26
8.1.3 Units of measure ............................................................................................................ 27
8.1.4 Time constants ............................................................................................................... 28
8.1.5 Panel title ........................................................................................................................ 29
8.1.6 Language ....................................................................................................................... 29
8.2 Roxar MPFM 2600 system configuration ............................................................................... 30
8.2.1 DP, Pressure and Temperature Transmitter set – up ..................................................... 30
8.2.2 Roxar Multiphase Salinity system set up ......................................................................... 31
8.2.3 Communication between Flow Computer and Service Console PC ................................ 32
8.2.4 Sensor and Venturi geometry settings ............................................................................ 33
8.2.5 Sensor calibration ........................................................................................................... 33
8.2.6 Electronics calibration ..................................................................................................... 33
8.2.7 Roxar MPFM 2600 module set – up ............................................................................... 33

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8.2.8 Sensors software upgrade .............................................................................................. 34
8.3 Data acquisition configuration ................................................................................................ 35
8.3.1 COM 6 serial port ........................................................................................................... 35
8.3.2 MODBUS register – fixed values .................................................................................... 36
8.4 Clock synchronization ............................................................................................................ 36
9. Calibration ................................................................................................................................... 37
9.1 Sensor calibration .................................................................................................................. 38
9.1.1 Permittivity calibration ..................................................................................................... 38
9.1.2 Conductivity calibration ................................................................................................... 38
9.1.3 Densitometer unit calibration .......................................................................................... 39
9.2 Fluid calibration...................................................................................................................... 40
9.2.1 Fluid parameter sets ....................................................................................................... 40
9.2.2 Density calculation .......................................................................................................... 41
9.2.3 Permittivity and conductivity ............................................................................................ 43
9.2.4 Conversion to standard conditions .................................................................................. 44
10. Diagnostics ................................................................................................................................. 47
11. Roxar MPFM2600 wetgas mode (if applicable) ......................................................................... 48
11.1 Configuration of Wetgas functionality .................................................................................... 48
11.1.1 Activate Roxar MPFM 2600 wetgas mode. ..................................................................... 50
11.1.2 Configure Wetgas calculation ......................................................................................... 50
11.1.3 Configure Wetgas permittivity calibration ........................................................................ 52
11.2 Fluid data ............................................................................................................................... 53
12. Units ............................................................................................................................................ 54
13. Nomenclature .............................................................................................................................. 55

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1. PURPOSE
This document contains the standard operating instructions submitted with each Roxar Multiphase
meter 2600. Unless you are already familiar with the Meter, we recommend that you review these
instructions before using the Meter.

2. ABBREVIATIONS / DEFINITIONS
Acc Accumulate Perm. Permittivity of the multiphase flow
Avg. Average Press Pressure
dP Diferential preasure across the Venuri Ref. Reference
element of the Roxar Multiphase meter
FC Flow Computer Roxar MPFM2600 Roxar Multiphase meter 2600
GOR Gas- oil ratio Roxar MSS Roxar Multiphase Salinity System
GVF Gas volume fraction Roxar SAM Roxar Sand monitor
Inst Instantaneous Std. Standard conditions
GMF Gas Mass Fraction Tflow Temperature of the multiphase flow
through the multiphase flow meter
LGR Liquid Gas Ratio Temp. Temperature
Pline Pressure of the multiphase flow WLR Water Liquid Ratio
through the multiphase flow meter
PC Personal Computer WVF Water Volume Fraction
PVT Pressure Volume and Temperature Xlm Lockhart-Martinelli parameter

Data Acquisition System

A user-supplied system which transports measurement data from the Roxar MPFM 2600 flow
computer to the process management system at the installation site
Gas
Hydrocarbons in the gaseous state at the prevailing temperature and pressure
Gas-oil ratio (GOR)
The gas volume flow rate, relative to the oil volume flow rate, both converted to volumes at standard
pressure and temperature
Gas volume fraction (GVF)
The gas volume flow rate, relative to the multiphase volume flow rate, at the pressure and temperature
prevailing in that section; normally expressed as a percentage
Liquid
Non-gaseous fluid(s); in this document the liquid phases are oil and water
Lockhart-Martinelli parameter
A parameter that is defined as the ratio of the pressure gradient for the liquid to the pressure gradient
for the gas in a pipe under equilibrium flow conditions (an increasing LM parameter means an
increasing liquid content or wetness of the flow).
Mass flow rate
The mass of fluid flowing through the cross-section of a conduit per unit time
Mix density
The composite density of a multiphase flow; measured as an average either of the entire cross-section
of a conduit or a smaller sample through the center of the conduit

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Mix flow rate
The total amount of the two or three phases of a multiphase flow flowing through the cross-section of a
conduit per unit time; should be specified as either mix volume flow rate or mix mass flow rate

Mix velocity
The flow velocity of a multiphase flow; alternatively defined as multiphase volume flow rate divided by
conduit cross-section
Roxar MPFM Flow Computer
The heart of the Roxar Multiphase flow meter; controls sensor electronics, acquires sensor data and
calculates flow measurements
Multiphase flow
Two or more phases flowing simultaneously in a conduit. This document deals in particular with
multiphase flows of oil, gas and water.
Oil
Hydrocarbons in the liquid state at the prevailing temperature and pressure conditions
Oil-continuous multiphase flow
A multiphase flow of oil/gas/water characterized when the water is distributed as water droplets
surrounded by oil. Electrically, the mixture acts as an insulator.
Phase flow rate
The amount of one phase of a multiphase flow flowing through the cross-section of a conduit per unit
time, should be specified as either phase volume flow rate or phase mass flow rate
Phase volume fraction
The phase volume flow rate of one of the phases of a multiphase flow, relative to the multiphase
volume flow rate
Service Console PC
A personal computer which serves as the operator’s user interface to the Roxar MPFM flow computer
Volume flow rate
The volume of a fluid flowing through the cross-section of a conduit per unit time at the pressure and
temperature prevailing in that section
Water-continuous multiphase flow
A multiphase flow of oil/gas/water characterized when the oil is distributed as oil droplets surrounded
by water. Electrically, the mixture acts as a conductor.
Water cut (WC)
The water volume flow rate relative to the total liquid volume flow rate (oil and water), both converted to
volumes at standard pressure and temperature; normally expressed as a percentage
Wet gas
Gas that contains liquids, generally wet gas is defined as gas/liquid systems with a Lockhart-Martinelli
parameter smaller than approximately 0.3. Hydrocarbon gasses that contain heavy components that
will condensate during further processing (but at a particular p and T behaves as a pure gas) are not
considered to be a wet gas from a measurement point of view.

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3. REVISION HISTORY
Revision Issued Reason for issue Author Checker QA Checker Releaser
Sanjay Frode Hugo
A 12.11.2009 Original document Janne Saether
Srivastava Aase
Sara Frode Hugo
B 22.07.2011 New template
Paraschiv Aase
Updates in section: 2, 4.1, 7.3.2.
Iulia Geir Martijn
C 17.12.2013 Added section 8.2.2;
Isman Kristensen Tol
Included chapter 11

4. DOCUMENTATION
4.1 Standard documentation and records

Document name Type Doc. Reference

[1] Maintenance Instructions Manual ROX000091985
[2] Operating instructions for Roxar MPFM 2600 Manual ROX000091983
[3] Factory calibration of MPFM 2600 in wetgas mode Procedure ROX000185841
[4] Wetgas adjustment sheet and standard equation Manual ROX000185434

4.2 Location and Precautions

Doc. level: 4
Document Classification: Open
All records from this process shall be stored in the document system under relevant folder.

4.3 Storage time

The records shall be stored during the products life time or as specified in the clients’ contract, a
minimum of 20 years is required.

Note: If the client requires notification before records are discarded, this must be stated on the record itself.

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5. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The Roxar MPFM 2600 system has an embedded flow computer that acquires and processes data
from the sensor electronics and performs the necessary calculations in order to determine flow rates.
Since this embedded computer has no operator interface, a separate computer running the Roxar
MPFM 2600 service console software is used for calibration and configuration. The Roxar MPFM 2600
Service console software is the operator’s access point to the Roxar Multiphase flow meter. The Roxar
MPFM 2600 service console software has several options. Figure 1 shows a typical system installation
and available options.

Figure 1 : Roxar MPFM 2600 typical System installation

The Roxar MPFM 2600 flow computer is the heart of the system. The service console PC is a personal
computer that serves as an operator interface to the flow computer. The data acquisition system is a
customer supplied system which connects multiphase flow measurements to the process management
system at the installation site.
The service console software displays measurement data and instrument status from the meter unit.
The program may also function as a well test program and a data logging program where an external
data acquisition system is not available.
Under normal operations, the program displays flow parameters in real time, both numerically and
graphically. The graph axes may be easily changed to suit the needs of current flow conditions.
Measured data may also be logged in a buffer in the Roxar MPFM 2600 flow computer and/or to a file
on a PC.

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6. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
The entire system will normally be installed and properly configured by the Roxar engineer who installs
and commissions the flow meter. The Roxar MPFM 2600 service console software is installed by
running the installation program
which creates all of the necessary folders and shortcuts and copies all of the necessary files to their
appropriate locations. Follow instructions on screen (see Figure 2, Figure 3 and Figure 4) to complete
the installation.

Figure 2 : MPFM 2600 Service Console Installation Wizard

Figure 3 : Select a Folder Where Application will be Installed

Figure 4 : Service Console Software Installation Complete

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Restart computer by selecting “Yes” for the configuration changes made to Roxar MPFM 2600 service
console to take effect, as shown in Figure 5.

Figure 5 : Computer Restart Once Software Installation is Complete

It is recommended to save software on default locations in case of remote support in future.

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7. SERVICE CONSOLE

7.1 Configuration and communication setup of SCP

To establish communication between the service console and the flow computer for the first time after
installing the software, change inifile settings as shown in the Figure 6.

Figure 6 : Topside Configuration Settings

 By default, “Allow com detection” is ‘0’. Change it to ‘1’.

 Start the Topside program and wait for the communication to be setup between the service
console and the flow computer.
 Save & close the topside program by selecting file/exit once the communication has been
established.
 Change the “Allow com detection” to ‘0’ again.

7.2 Starting the program

The Roxar MPFM 2600 flow computer should already be running before starting the service console
program. To start the flow computer, simply turn the power switch to the ON position. The flow
computer will automatically initialize itself.
If not switched on, turn on the service console PC and wait for the operating system to initialize. The
Roxar MPFM 2600 service console software runs on Microsoft Windows operating systems and
applies a number of standard Windows operations.

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Once the Roxar MPFM 2600 flow computer is initialized, start the MPFM 2600 service console
software. First click the Start button in the lower right corner of the screen to open the Start menu.
Next, select Programs to open the Programs submenu and then select Roxar MPFM 2600 to open
the Roxar submenu. Finally, select the Roxar MPFM 2600 Service Console to start the program (see
Figure 7).

Figure 7 : Starting the Roxar MPFM 2600 Service Console Program.

To exit the program, execute the File|Exit command and confirm.

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7.3 Graphical user interface

The main window of the Roxar MPFM 2600 service console is shown in Figure 8. This window consists
of two graphs on the left and two status panels on the right. Below the lower graph is a text display
area where technical and process status or alarm messages are displayed.

Figure 8 : The Main Window of the Service Console Program

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Figure 9: Details of main window of the Service Console Program

7.3.1 Upper status panel

The upper status panel displays the name of the Parameter File currently in use, the Flow
Conditions whether oil-continuous or water-continuous phase, the Sensor Time which is the real date
and time of the clock in the Roxar MPFM 2600 flow computer, and the Acc. Reset which is the last
time the accumulation registers where reset to zero.

Date format [yyyy-mm-dd] and time format [hh:mm:ss]

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7.3.2 Lower status panel
The lower status panel displays real-time measurement values from the Roxar MPFM 2600 flow
computer.
This panel has four sections:
The phase volume flow rates are in real time and are indicated in different colors; oil in red, water in
blue and gas in green, see Figure 9 The accumulated values are always from the time the register was
last reset. The accumulation registers may be reset by executing the Options|Reset Accumulated
Volumes command. See section 7.3.9
The real time water cut, gas volume fraction, gas oil ratio (at standard conditions) and mix velocity are
displayed.
The real time transmitter values with flow temperature, pressure inside the meter and the differential
pressure across the Venturi are displayed. The real time mix density and the permittivity of the flow
are also displayed.
As an option, the Roxar MPFM 2600 can be installed together with a Roxar Sand monitor. The bottom
section displays the sand flow rate and accumulated sand mass, as well as the status of the Sand
meter. If no Sand meter is installed, this section displays the Roxar logo.

As another option, the Roxar MPFM 2600 can be installed together with a Roxar Multiphase Salinity
System (Roxar MSS). The bottom section displays the measured water conductivity (CondP) and
calculated water salinity (SalP%) that is submitted by the Roxar Multiphase Salinity System to the
MPFM 2600 flow computer if the Roxar MPFM 2600 is installed with the Roxar Multiphase Salinity
System connected.

7.3.3 Upper graph

The upper graph displays the volume flow rates over time for each phase. Each phase is drawn in the
same colour as displayed in the status panel to the right. The oil and water flow rates are drawn
according to the scale on the left side of the graph. The gas flow rate is drawn according to the scale
on the right side of the graph.

The graphs always display the most recent measurements. Once a graph is filled, new measurements
are added at the right edge and previous measurements are moved to the left. The horizontal and
vertical scales of this graph may be changed by executing the View|Graph Axis Span command. See
section 7.3.10.

7.3.4 Lower graph

The lower graph displays one of the additional flow parameters applying the same time scale as the
upper graph. To display the appropriate parameter, click on the Graph Select button to the right of the
graph and select one of the parameters from the menu (Figure 10). The lower graph displays water
cut, gas volume fraction (GVF) or mix velocity. If a sand meter is installed, the sand flow rate or sand
raw signal may also be displayed.

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Figure 10 : Choose the parameter to display in the lower graph via the graph select button

7.3.5 Process and technical log

The meter’s operational status is displayed continuously and all the messages are stored in the user
interface log files. Process and technical status will be reported in a small separate panel at the bottom
of the screen (see Figure 11). The panel will only show the latest message (scroll the bar at the right of
the panel to read the previous messages).

Figure 11 : The Process and Technical Alarm panels are located at the bottom of the main SCP window.

7.3.6 Process log

The process status panel shows the alarms where the flow conditions / behaviours are out of meter
specifications. By double clicking inside the panel, the panel will open to a larger window so that more
alarm messages can be viewed (Figure 12).

7.3.7 Technical log

The technical status panel shows the alarms triggered over eventual meter hardware / software
malfunction. By double clicking inside the panel, the panel will open to a larger window so that more
detailed alarm messages can be studied (Figure 13).

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Figure 12: Process Status Log Figure 13: Technical Status Log

7.3.8 Standard Conditions or Actual Conditions

Ref. 7.3.2 where flow rates are displayed in reference either to the actual temperature and pressure in
the flow meter (actual conditions) or to standard temperature and pressure (standard conditions). The
heading above the upper graph indicates which conditions are applied to calculate the flow rates.
Execute the View|Flow, Actual or View|Flow, Std. Cond. commands to change the display
conditions. Note that when changing between actual and standard conditions the graph is cleared
before data is presented with the most recent selected conditions.
The accumulated flow volumes are also displayed in reference either to the actual conditions or to
standard conditions. Changing between actual and standard conditions does not affect the
accumulated volumes, only the manner in which they are displayed.
The parameters for conversion between actual and standard conditions are specified via the
Fluid|Fluid Calibration Set command. See section 9.2.1

7.3.9 Accumulated flow volumes

The accumulated flow volumes are the total volumes of each phase which have passed through the
flow meter since the Roxar MPFM 2600 flow computer was turned on or the accumulation registers
were reset. The registers latest time and date reset values, are displayed in the upper status panel as
well as being included in each line of the log file.
The Options|Reset Accumulated Volumes command clears the accumulation registers and sets the
current flow computer time as the Acc. reset time.

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7.3.10 Graph axes
The scale of the upper and lower graphs may be changed by executing the View|Graph Axis Span
command. This command opens the dialog box shown in Figure 14.
In the Upper Graph Settings panel, enter the desired minimum and maximum values for the Y-axis of
the upper graph. The Flow Display Span is the Y-axis span for oil and water flow rates regardless of
whether actual or standard conditions are used. The Actual Gas rate Span is the Y-axis span for gas
flow rates displayed according to actual conditions. The Std. Gas rate Span is the Y-axis span for gas
flow rates displayed according to standard conditions.

Figure 14: Graph Axes Span dialog box used to change the scale of the upper and lower graphs displayed
in the Multiphase Flow Meter dialog box.

In the Lower Graph Settings panel, enter the desired minimum and maximum values for the Y
(vertical) axis of the lower graph. The values to be entered here will be dependent on which parameter
is selected to be displayed in the lower graph. In the Common Graph Settings panel, enter the time
span to be displayed across the X-axis of both graphs.
Once the desired settings have been entered, click on the OK button to close the dialog box. Note that
when changing graph scales, the graph is cleared before data is presented with the new scale(s).
The units in which the measured values are displayed may be changed by executing the
Options|Units command (described in section 8.1.3).

7.3.11 Mass flow

Instantaneous mass flow rates and accumulated mass flow may be viewed by executing the
View|Mass Flow command. This command opens a separate dialog box shown in Figure 15.
The mass flow displayed is calculated from the measured volume flow and the density calibration
information entered with the Fluid|Field Calibration Set command.

Mass flow data is shown numerically. The Service Console program does not display mass flow
graphically in this display.

As an alternative, mass flow can be displayed graphically and numerically on the normal display (see
Figure 8) by selecting Mass Flow rate instead of volumetric flow rates (described in section 8.1.3).

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Figure 15: Mass flow dialog box

7.4 Data logging

Data from the flow meter may be logged in a number of ways:

 in a local log file generated by the Service Console program

 in the log buffer in the Roxar MPFM 2600 flow computer
 by exporting recent data to another program
 by printing the current graphical display
 through a data acquisition system to the process management system at site

Since the data acquisition system is a customer supplied system, this document can only mention this
possibility for data logging. The other data logging methods are described below.

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7.4.1 Parameter logging
The parameter logging is enabled by executing the File|Parameter logging command, which opens
the log configuration dialog box shown in Figure 16.

Figure 16: Log Configuration dialog box.

In the upper part of the menu select the desired parameter to log from a scroll down menu.
In the log setup in the lower left corner logging data to the PC will be enabling and disabling
accordingly. It is not possible to disable internal logging within the flow computer.
In the text box “Log interval”, enter the desired number of minutes between each entry in the log files.
Click “OK” to save any changes.
Data is logged in the same units as those displayed by the program. If the units are changed while
data logging is enabled, new column headers with the new units are added to the log file.
The local log file may be easily imported into a spreadsheet, word processor or database. It is a text
file containing the selected parameters in addition to time and date.
The local log file is stored in the LogFiles subfolder of the program folder (typically C:\Program
Files\Topside\) with a filename in the form YY_MM_DD.LOG where YY, MM and DD are the year,
month and day of the current date1.

1
NOTE: The offline version of the Service Console program creates all logfiles in the folder named
Offline located under the Topside folder.

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7.4.2 Retrieve MPFM logfiles
Because the log buffer is stored in the flow computer, its contents must be retrieved in order to be
accessible in the service console PC (or other PCs). This is done by executing the File/Retrieve
MPFM Logfile command, which opens the dialog box shown in Figure 17.

Figure 17: Log buffer must be retrieved from the flow computer to be used in another program.

The retrieved log file will be stored in the MPFM 2600 files subfolder of the program folder (typically
C:\Program Files\Topside\). By default, the filename will have the form YY_MM_DD_A240 or
A241.BUF where YY, MM and DD are the year, month and day of the current date. The file name may
be changed by clicking on the Change Name button and entering the desired file name in the dialog
box which opens. It is not possible to change the folder to which the file will be saved.

The retrieved log file may be easily imported into a spreadsheet, word processor or database. It is a
tab-delimited text file containing the parameters specified in the log configuration dialog box in Figure
16.

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7.4.3 Exporting data

Data acquired by the Service Console program may be exported to Microsoft Excel using a DDE
2
(Dynamic Data Exchange) link . This data has a format similar to the local log file format, but includes
all data points rather than just those included in the log file.
Users which have access to the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet program, may export data to an Excel
spreadsheet directly by executing the File |Excel DDE command. This command opens the dialog
box shown in Figure 18.

Figure 18 : DDE to Excel dialog box to export data to Microsoft Excel.

The full path and file name of the Excel program file must be entered in the Excel Path text box. Click
on the Launch Excel button to run the program specified in the text box. The full path and file name of
the Excel file to be opened must be entered in the Excel File text box3. Click on the Open Excel Sheet
button to open the specified Excel file and transfer the specified number of lines of data to the file.
Status and error messages for the transfer are shown in the Conversation Status panel.
The Topside program has no limitation on the number of lines that may be transferred. However, the
maximum number of rows allowed in an Excel spreadsheet should not be exceeded. (Remember to
allow for 2 column header rows, plus an additional 2 rows for each time the display measurement units
are modified.)
Once the transfer is initiated, the dialog box may be closed. Once all transfers are completed, click on
the Close DDE connection button (execute the File|Export|Excel DDE command again, if
necessary) to close the connection to the Excel file, and then close the dialog box.
The following parameters may be transferred using the DDE functionality:

2
DDE: A form of interprocess communication (IPC) implemented in the Microsoft Windows family of operating
systems. Two or more programs that support dynamic data exchange (DDE) can exchange information and
commands.
3
NOTE: The DDE interface can only open existing Excel-files, not create new files.

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 Time and Reset Time (current time and time registers were last reset)
 Standard Volumes (Oil, Water and Gas)
 Standard Flow Rates (Oil, Water and Gas)
 Actual Volumes (Oil, Water and Gas)
 Actual Flow Rates (Oil, Water and Gas)
 Temperature
 Pressure
 Differential Pressure
 Alarms
Some of these parameters may also automatically be plotted in graphs:
 Standard Flow Rates (Oil, Water and Gas)
 Actual Flow Rates (Oil, Water and Gas)

7.4.4 Printing the Graphical Display

The File|Print| to Printer command may be used to print the program window in its current state, on the
default printer. The printed picture will be scaled to fill the sheet of paper (in landscape orientation).
This command prints one copy of the graphic display.
The File|Print| to File command may be selected to ‘print’ the program window in its current state, on
to a bitmap file. The picture/object can be opened applying an appropriate program. The dialog box
shown in Figure 19 is used to specify the name of the new bitmap file.

Figure 19 : The Print to File dialog box creates a bitmap file of the program window

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7.5 Well test
The well test panel is a data acquisition application that can run for one or more hours where data is
acquired and saved in a standard reporting format.
The well test window (Figure 20) is opened by executing the File|Well Test command. The well test
window is similar to the main window displaying flow rates both graphically and numerically.
Instantaneous and average flow rates as well as accumulated flow volumes are displayed at both
actual conditions and standard conditions. All values are shown in the same units which are currently
selected for the main window.

Figure 20 : The Well Test Program window presents results of the well test both graphically and
numerically.
A text box located below the lower graph may be used by the operator to enter any comments. This
text will be included in reports and printouts.

The well test window has a number of menu items. Unlike the main window, clicking on a menu in the
well test window executes the selected command immediately rather than opening a menu.

After first opening the well test window, the dialog box shown in Figure 21 is displayed. This dialog box
may also be opened by executing the Setup|Well Test Setup command. The well test duration and
the well identification number may be entered.

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Figure 21 The Well test Setup window is used to enter well names, assign parameter sets and choose
which well is to be tested.

To start a well test, click on the Start Well test button. When asked to confirm starting the well test,
click on the Yes button to start the well test. To stop a well test, click on the Stop Well test button and
confirm accordingly.

At the completion of a well test, the dialog box shown in Figure 22 opens. This dialog box may also be
opened by executing the Setup|Report Setup command. In this dialog box, the filename of the well
test report may be specified. By default, the filename will have the form YYMMDD_N.REP where YY,
MM and DD are the year, month and day of the current date and N is an index number for the well
test(s) carried out on this date. In the selected file dialog box, the file name may be changed by
clicking on the Change Name button and entering the desired file name in the filename text box. It is
not possible to change the folder to which the file will be saved. The report file will be stored in the Well
Tests subfolder of the program folder (typically C:\Program Files\Topside\).

In addition to saving the report file, it is also possible to:

 send the report file to the default printer
 print out the well test window on the default printer
 save a picture of the well test window as a Windows Bitmap (.BMP) file
by selecting the appropriate check boxes in the dialog box. If a picture of the Well Test window is
saved as a file, it will be saved in the same folder with the same filename as the report file.

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Figure 22 : The Well Test Reports dialog box, for specifying output of the well tests.

By executing the Setup View Completed Well test command, a table of data from the previous 50
well tests as shown in Figure 23 is displayed. This command is disabled during a well test.

Figure 23 : The Well test overview dialog box is for viewing well test results.

By executing the Setup|Close panel command, the well test window is closed and the main program
window returns control. This command is disabled during a well test. It is not possible to start a new
well test without closing and reopening the well test window.

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8. SETUP AND CONFIGURATION
The Roxar MPFM 2600 service console program allows data to be displayed in different units and
languages. In addition, the program may be used to configure communication with the Roxar MPFM
2600 flow computer and between the Roxar MPFM 2600 flow computer and a customer supplied data
acquisition system.
Access to all parameters which influences the set-up and configuration is password protected. It
should not be necessary to modify configuration parameters under normal operation, since the meter
and software will be properly installed and configured by Roxar personnel when commissioned.

8.1 Roxar MPFM 2600 service console program configuration

8.1.1 Password
Configuration and calibration parameters are password protected to prevent untrained personnel from
inadvertently setting the program in a state which would display incorrect measurement results.

The first level default user password is set by the manufacturer and is available to operators who have
completed the basic user training course. The configuration menu is protected with a second level
password. This menu contains settings that may affect the measurements and should only be used by
operators with detailed knowledge of the system, normally Roxar service engineers or operators with
MPFM advanced training.
The current user password may be changed by executing the Options|Change User Password
command. First enter the current password. Then, enter the new password twice. If the current
password is entered incorrectly, or there is any discrepancy between the two entries of the new
password, the user password will not be changed (see Figure 24).

Figure 24 : Enter the Password for access standard Operator Functionality

8.1.2 Parameter files

All of the configuration and calibration parameters are stored in a parameter file (.prm), which is
located in the Topside folder (generally C:\Program Files\Topside (version)\Parameter Files). It is
possible to create different parameter files for different measurement conditions e.g. different wells.
When the service console program is started it will automatically upload from the flow computer to the
PC the parameter file currently in use by the flow computer. The name of the parameter file will then
be displayed in the Parameter File panel located at the top right corner of the screen (see Figure 25).

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Figure 25 : The Parameter File in use by the flow computer is shown in the main SCP window.

To download a new set of parameters from the PC to the flow computer, execute the File|Change
Parameter File command and select an existing parameter file to download. To save the current
parameters in a new parameter file, execute the File|Save Parameter file command.

8.1.3 Units of measure

The units, in which measurement data are displayed, may be changed by executing the
Options|Units command which opens the dialog box shown in Figure 26.

Figure 26 : The Parameter Unit Setup dialog box is used to change the units of the measurement data.

The following units are available:

 Liquid flow rate m3/hr, m3/d, kl/d, kT/d, BPD, GPM (US)
3 3 3
 Gas flow rate m /hr, CFM, CFD, km /d, MMCFD, MCFD, m /d, kT/d
3
 Liquid volume m , BBL, Gal (US), kl, kT
3 3
 Gas volume m , CFT, km , MCFT, MMCFT, kT
 Flow pressure (Pflow) Bar (g), Bar (a), kPa (g), kPa (a), psi (g), psi (a)
 Flow temp. (Tflow) deg C, deg F
 Diff. Pressure (dP) mbar, psi, kPa, Inches H20
3
 Density kg/m , g/ml
 Mass Flow rate kg/hr, kg/d, kT/d
 Mass Volume kg, kT

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8.1.4 Time constants

The average time for the data may be changed by executing the Configuration|Time Constants
command which opens the dialog box shown in Figure 27.

Figure 27 : Configuration/Time Constants dialog box

There are two time constants that may be set. The Measurement average period specifies the
number of seconds over which the raw data is averaged before being applied in the multiphase
calculations.

Caution: If this value is specified incorrectly, the accuracy of flow measurements will
be compromised.

The Flow rate average period (if different from the Measurement average period) causes the
graphically displayed flow rates curves to be averaged over a different period than other
measurements. This averaging only affects the visual presentation of the curves and does not alter
the multiphase calculations.

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8.1.5 Panel title
In cases where more than one flow meter is installed, it will be desirable to indicate which MPFM 2600
service console program applies to which meter. Execute the Options|Panel Title command which
opens the dialog box shown in Figure 28, and add an additional text string to the window title. The text
string entered in this dialog box will be displayed to the right of the RFM MPFM 2600 Multiphase Flow
Meter text in the title bar of the main window. It is obligatory to save parameters and restart the
program before the text string is added to the title bar.

Figure 28 : The MPFM Panel Title dialog box is used to change the SCP window title.

8.1.6 Language
The Roxar MPFM 2600 service console program is normally supplied in English. If necessary, the
program can be supplied with an alternate language. In such cases, the Options|Language
command, which opens the dialog box shown in Figure 29, may be used to select a language. The
program must be restarted before the selected language will be applied. If an alternate language that
has not been installed is chosen, this command takes no action.

Figure 29 : The SCP language can be changed via the User Interface Language dialog box.

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8.2 Roxar MPFM 2600 system configuration
8.2.1 DP, Pressure and Temperature Transmitter set – up

The Options|Transmitter Inputs command opens the dialog box shown in Figure 30.

Figure 30 : Transmitter Inputs dialog box and RMSS Inputs dialog box
The service console program can raise an alarm if a pressure or temperature exceeds normal
operating limits. When a pressure or temperature is outside its specified alarm limits, the
corresponding text box in the main window will have a red background rather than a white, and a
description of the alarm condition is displayed in the message panel below the lower graph. To set the
high and low alarm limits, access the Transmitter Inputs dialog box via the Options/Transmitter
Inputs menu (see Figure 30, top of the screen).
Enter appropriate low and high alarm limits for each sensor. Click on the up or down arrow to the left
of a value to increase or decrease the currently specified value. Alternatively, the value may be
changed by selecting and entering a new value.
The Transmitter units (i.e. software settings, ref Figure 30) must be set to the same unit as the
transmitter unit itself (i.e. the unit in which the transmitter has been set using a HART communicator).

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The Transmitter units are specified by Roxar during meter installation. Therefore, it
is not required to make changes under normal operations.
Caution: If these parameters are specified incorrectly, the Service Console program
will not be able to obtain correct data from the transmitters.

The Alarm Limits button may be used to enable or disable alarms.

The Fixed values are used to manually over-ride the live transmitter reading. Activate by checking
this option and then enter the desired fixed value. This option can be used as a temporary setting if a
transmitter fails. After the transmitter has been replaced, the setting should be de-activated. The
Technical Alarm dialogue box will report any transmitter which is set to a fixed value.
The Venturi Zero Detection Lower Limit is achieved when the differential pressure across the
Venturi element reaches the set value of the lower cut-off limit. This is defined as no flow. For
example, when this value is set to 5 mbar as in the dialog box in Figure 30, the flow rates shown in the
main SCP window will be set to zero when dP drops to 5 mbar or below.

8.2.2 Roxar Multiphase Salinity system set up

Figure 29 on the bottom of the screen shows information about the Roxar MSS. To enable the Roxar
MPFM to use the Multiphase Salinity System readings instead of manual input of water conductivity,
the “use for flowcalc” box must be ticked.

The “conductivity input” “high limit” and “low limit” on the right hand side of the screen gives the
opportunity to define cut off values for valid conductivity reading from the Roxar MSS.

The conductivity average field indicates the value used in the flow calculations.

There are various alarms and statuses that can be read from the Roxar Multiphase Salinity system in
the MFPM service console. The most important ones are:

“Comtat”: The field turns yellow in case the communication between the Roxar MSS and the Roxar
MPFM flow computer is not up and running.

Alarms: “Process Pressure”, “Process temperature”, “Mix density”, “Venturi dP”, “microwave system”
indicate that one or more of these parameters that are exchanged between the Roxar MPFM flow
computer and the Roxar MSS are out of range or missing and the Multiphase Salinity System cannot
perform optimal.

Warnings: Indication a possible reason why the Roxar MSS is not able to give reliable water conductivity
readings. Interpretation of these alarms is to be done by a Roxar service engineer. These alarms do not
necessarily mean that the system is not working as designed, it just indicates why under certain
conditions there is no reliable output from the system, for example in oil continuous flow. There are also
temperature alarms (“interface card temp” and “microwave temp”) that may be used to initiate preventive
action in case of overheating of the electronics.

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8.2.3 Communication between Flow Computer and Service Console PC
The communications link between the Roxar MPFM 2600 flow computer and the service console PC is
specified by executing the File|PC Communication Setup command which opens the dialog box
shown in Figure 31.

Figure 31 : Communication link between the flow computer and the Service Console PC is set up by using
the PC Communication Setup dialog box

The communications link is specified by Roxar during meter installation. Therefore, it

is not required to make changes under normal operations. Caution: If these
parameters are specified incorrectly, the Service Console program will not be able to
obtain data from the multiphase flow meter.

The ComPort is the serial port of the service console PC which is connected to the Roxat MPFM 2600
flow computer.
The Protocol used for communication will normally be Modbus ASCII for RS-232 communication and
Modbus TCP for Ethernet communication.
The default Modbus Slave Address for the flow computer is 240. When the same service console
program accesses more than one flow computer, different slave addresses may be applied.
The connection between the service console PC and the Roxar MPFM 2600 flow computer may be
established in one of the following manners:

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RS232 to Ethernet
The specified serial port of the service console PC is connected to an external Ethernet adapter which
is connected to the local area network. The Roxar MPFM 2600 flow computer is also connected to the
local area network.
RS232
The specified serial port of the service console PC is connected directly to the COM1 serial port of the
Roxar MPFM 2600 flow computer.
Ethernet
The service console PC is directly connected to the local area network. The MPFM 2600 flow
computer is also connected to the local area network.
If an Ethernet or RS232 to Ethernet connection is applied, the IP address of the MPFM 2600 flow
computer must be specified in the lower part of the dialog box.
An Ethernet connection may be tested by clicking on the Connect to MPFM button. An attempt will be
made to communicate with the MPFM 2600 flow computer and the results of the test are displayed in
the Connection Status panel.

8.2.4 Sensor and Venturi geometry settings

The Sensor geometry settings are located in the Configuration|Sensor Geometry/Venturi menu.
This menu contains information about sensor inner diameter; Venturi beta and discharge factor in
addition to some other information regarding distance between measurement electrodes. These
settings should never be changed.

8.2.5 Sensor calibration

The Sensor calibration settings are located in the Configuration|Sensor Calibration menu. These
settings should never be changed.

8.2.6 Electronics calibration

The Electronics calibration settings are located in the Configuration|Electronics Calibration menu.
These settings should only be changed if the field electronics units are changed. This task can only
be performed by Roxar service personnel.

8.2.7 Roxar MPFM 2600 module set – up

The Roxar MPFM 2600 module set-up is located in the Configuration MPFM module menu. These
settings should only be changed if the Roxar MPFM 2600 system is changed by removing or adding
hardware modules. This task should only be performed by Roxar service personnel.

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8.2.8 Sensors software upgrade

The Roxar MPFM 2600 sensor software can be upgraded by selecting the Sensor V3.xx.exe file in the
Configuration|Update Flow computer SW menu. Downloading will start automatically. See Figure
32.

Figure 32 : Sensor V3.xx.exe file in the Configuration|Update Flow computer SW menu

A progress bar will indicate the downloading process. After downloading has been completed, the
system will automatically enter the parameter file menu where the correct parameter file is
downloaded. Also, it will automatically enter the Sensor Computer clock menu where the clock is
synchronized.

This procedure should only be carried out by trained MPFM specialist or by Roxar
service personnel.
Caution: If the incorrect code is downloaded, malfunction of the system may occur or
cause incompatibility between service console software and flow computer code.

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8.3 Data acquisition configuration

A user-supplied external data acquisition system may be connected to the Roxar MPFM 2600 flow
computer. This system is normally used to transfer measurement data from the multiphase flow meter
to a process management system at the installation site.

8.3.1 COM 6 serial port

The Roxar MPFM 2600 flow computer can transmit measurement data in Modbus format through its
COM 6 serial port. The Modbus and serial transmission configuration may be specified by executing
the Options|MPFM COM Setup command which opens the dialog box shown in Figure 33.

Figure 33 : Flow Computer Settings

Specify the Modbus address of the Roxar MPFM 2600 flow computer (slave address), Modbus protocol
type, parity, number format, request quantity and baud rate for the communication link.
In order for changes in the COM 6 communication setup to take effect, the Roxar MPFM 2600 flow
computer must be powered off and restarted.

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8.3.2 MODBUS register – fixed values
In order to ease the verification of the serial link, most Modbus registers can be set to a predetermined
fixed value. In this manner the operator can easily verify that the numbers are read correctly. This
command is activated by executing the Configuration|Set fixed values command (See Figure 34).

Figure 34 : Pre determined Fixed Values of MODBUS Registers

Check the Activated box in order to activate this function. Note that if the service console program or
flow computer are switched off and on, this function will be cancelled.

8.4 Clock synchronization

The Roxar MPFM 2600 flow computer has its own embedded clock which, among other things, is used
to create time stamps in the log buffer. Since the embedded clock runs independently of the clock in
the service console PC, there may be discrepancies between the two time bases. This can be
corrected by executing the Options|Sensor Computer Clock command which opens the dialog box
shown in Figure 35.

The current date and time of the service console PC is shown in the yellow text boxes in the upper part
of the dialog box. Clicking on the Transfer PC time to MPFM Flow Computer copies the current date
and time of the service console PC into the white text boxes in the lower part of the dialog box.
Clicking on the OK button resets the Roxar MPFM 2600 flow computer clock to the time shown in the
white text boxes, and closes the dialog box.

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Figure 35 : Use this dialog box to synchronize Flow computer & PC Clock

9. CALIBRATION
There are a number of parameters that affect the calibration of the multiphase flow meter. Calibration
of the field impedance sensors and densitometer are related to the meter hardware. Properties of the
fluids, such as permittivity, conductivity and density are related to the flow at the installation site. It is
important that these parameters are properly specified in order to obtain the most accurate and reliable
measurement results.
Access to calibration parameters are password protected. It should not be necessary to modify
calibration parameters under normal operation, since the meter and software will be properly installed
and configured by Roxar personnel when commissioned. Roxar makes the default user password
available to operators during training courses.

The calibration parameters are specified by Roxar during meter installation.

Calibration of the hardware or any other changes to calibration parameters should
only be carried out by trained personnel. Caution: If these values are specified
incorrectly, the accuracy of flow measurements will be compromised.

All of the configuration and calibration parameters are stored in a parameter file. It is possible to
create different parameter files for different measurement conditions. By default, the most recently
used parameter file is used when the program is restarted. To load the parameters from an existing
parameter file, execute the File|Change Parameter File command. To save the current parameters in
a new parameter file, execute the File|Save Parameter File command.

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9.1 Sensor calibration
9.1.1 Permittivity calibration

The Option|Capacitance Zero Calibration command opens the dialog box shown in Figure 36. The zero
calibration procedure for the impedance sensors is described in the Maintenance Instructions [1]. The
Update MPFM button stores the calibration results in the Roxar MPFM 2600 Flow Computer.

Figure 36 : Zero Calibration Dialog Box

This procedure should only be carried out by trained personnel.

Caution: If these values are specified incorrectly, the accuracy of flow measurements
will be compromised.

9.1.2 Conductivity calibration

Conductivity calibration is part of the production process at Roxar premises. No further calibration is
required on site unless the system hardware is repaired or replaced.

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9.1.3 Densitometer unit calibration
The densitometer calibration is required only when the hardware is installed. The Gamma source &
detector hardware is not installed in the Non-Gamma version of the Roxar MPFM 2600. The Non-
Gamma method is based on improved algorithms for time series analysis, and analyse the variation in
permittivity measurements combined with a characterisation of the signals over time.
When the gamma densitometer hardware is installed, the calibration procedure described in the
Maintenance Instructions [1] should be followed. The Options|Gammameter Calibration command
opens the dialog box shown in Figure 37. The OK button stores the calibration results in the Roxar
MPFM 2600 Flow Computer.

Figure 37 : Gamma meter Calibration Dialog Box

This procedure should only be carried out by trained personnel. Caution: If these
values are specified incorrectly, the accuracy of flow measurements will be
compromised.

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9.2 Fluid calibration
9.2.1 Fluid parameter sets
There are a number of parameters that affect the calibration of the Roxar Multiphase meter.
Calibrations of the gamma densitometer and capacitance units are related to the meter hardware.
Properties of the fluids, such as permittivity, conductivity and density are related to the flow at the
installation site.

The meter and software, including fluid properties, will be properly installed and configured by a Roxar
service engineer during the commissioning and start-up phase. Operators may notice after some time
what appears to be a change in the performance of the meter, this is not necessarily an indication of a
problem with the meter; it could simply mean that the properties of the well(s) have changed. A
possible solution is to update the fluid properties and the PVT tables.

Caution: If these values are specified incorrectly, the accuracy of flow measurements
will be compromised.

There are several types of fluid parameters that affect flow calculations: density, permittivity and
conductivity of the phases, as well as the relationship between standard and actual pressure and
temperature. Fluid parameter sets may be specified by executing the Fluid/Fluid Calibration Set
command, which opens the dialog box shown in Figure 38, Clicking on an Edit button opens the
appropriate dialog box for parameter entry. In the case of both density calculations and conversion to
standard conditions, the user will first be asked to specify which method of parameter entry (lookup
table or default equations) is to be used.

Figure 38 : Fluid Calibration dialog Box, which gives access to fluid property Data
Up to 5 different fluid parameter sets can be specified (called Well 1 – 5). Parameters for conversion to
standard conditions and for density may be entered as default equations or as lookup tables. Default
equations assume linear temperature and pressure coefficients. Lookup tables allow parameters to be
specified at 5 different pressures for each of 5 different temperatures.

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In general, there are three common situations where an operator may want to specify different fluid
sets:

Different wells have the same downhole pressure but significantly different GOR (gas-oil ratios).
Wells may be in the same reservoir but located at significantly different reservoir depths.
There are significant differences in the density of the crude being pumped up at different locations.

All five calibration parameter sets are stored in the Roxar MPFM 2600 flow computer as well as in the
current parameter file. The check mark under Well Selection indicates what set of calibration
parameters that are to be applied. Any parameter set may be edited, regardless of whether or not it is
currently selected for use.

9.2.2 Density calculation

Clicking on the Edit button by the Density Calculations column opens the dialog box shown in Figure
39. Densities may be calculated either based on a lookup table of values generated by an external
PVT package, or by using default equations. Select a calculation method and click on the OK button to
open the appropriate parameter entry dialog box.

Figure 39 : Dialog box to select the method of density calculation

9.2.2.1 Lookup table method

Caution: If these values are specified incorrectly, the accuracy of flow measurements
will be compromised.

If the lookup table method is selected, the dialog box shown in Figure 40 will open. This dialog box
has five panels: One for lookup table headers, one lookup table for each phase and one for densities
at standard conditions for mass flow calculations.
Normally, this lookup table is generated by an external program and stored as a text file which may be
imported by clicking on the Update table from file button and selecting the appropriate text file or
entering the numbers manually into the table.

A special version of the PVT software can be supplied with the Roxar MPFM 2600. The PVT software
will, based on composition data, generate a density table which can be imported into the service
console program. This manual does not describe how to operate the PVT software.

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Figure 40 : Lookup Table dialog box allows density parameters to be entered manually or from a file

Each lookup table consists of an array of 25 densities at each of 5 different temperatures and
pressures. The lookup table entries are specified in the Oil, Gas and Water density panels.
In the lower panel for mass flow calculations, enter the density of each phase at standard temperature
(15.0 °C) and pressure (1.01 bar (a)). Note that these three values are NOT updated when density
data are imported from file. These data must be manually updated when necessary. Clicking on the
Update MPFM button copies the lookup table data to the Roxar MPFM 2600 flow computer and closes
the dialog box. The Exit without update button closes the dialog box without making any changes to
the parameters in use.

9.2.2.2 Default equations method

Caution: If these values are specified incorrectly, the accuracy of flow measurements
will be compromised.

If the default equation method is selected, the dialog box shown in Figure 41 opens. This dialog box
has four panels: one for each phase and one for densities at standard conditions to be used for mass
flow calculations. The default equation is:
ρ = ρR + KP(p - pR) + KT(T - TR)
where:
Oil density ρR density of the phase in the process flow
Density calibration temperature TR temperature at which the density was measured
Density temperature coeff. KT linear temperature compensation coefficient
Density calibration pressure pR pressure at which the density was measured
Density pressure coeff. Kp linear pressure compensation coefficient

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Figure 41 : Default density Calculations dialog box

In the panel for mass flow calculations, enter the density of each phase at standard temperature
(15.6 °C) and pressure (1 bar(a)).
Clicking on the OK button copies the data to the Roxar MPFM 2600 flow computer and closes the
dialog box. The Cancel button closes the dialog box without changing any of the parameters in use.

9.2.3 Permittivity and conductivity

Clicking on the Edit button in the Permittivity and Conductivity column opens the dialog box shown
in Figure 42.

Figure 42 : Reference Permittivity and Conductivity

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Caution: If these values are specified incorrectly, the accuracy of flow measurements
will be compromised.
In the upper panel, the permittivity of the oil is specified. The equation used for calculating permittivity
is:  = R + KP(p - pR) + KT(T - TR) where:
Oil Permittivity R permittivity of the oil in the process flow
Oil calibration temperature TR temperature at which the permittivity was measured
Oil cal. temperature coeff. KT linear temperature compensation coefficient
Oil calibration pressure pR pressure at which the permittivity was measured
Oil cal. pressure coeff. Kp linear pressure compensation coefficient

In the lower panel, the conductivity of the water is specified.

Ref. water cond. conductivity of the water in the process flow
Ref. temp. temperature at which the conductivity was measured
Clicking on the OK button copies the data to the Roxar MPFM 2600 flow computer and closes the
dialog box. The Cancel button closes the dialog box without changing any of the parameters in use.

9.2.4 Conversion to standard conditions

To achieve the best possible conversion from actual measured volumes to volumes at standard
temperature and pressure, a number of parameters must be specified.
Clicking on the Edit button in the Conversion to standard conditions column, opens the dialog box
shown in Figure 43. Conversion to standard conditions may be calculated either based on a lookup
table of values generated by an external PVT package or by using default equations. Select a
calculation method and click on the OK button to open the appropriate parameter entry dialog box.

Figure 43 : PVT Selection dialog Box

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9.2.4.1 Lookup table method

Caution: If these values are specified incorrectly, the accuracy of flow measurements
will be compromised.

If the lookup table method is selected, the dialog box shown in Figure 44 opens. This dialog box has
six panels: one for lookup table headers and one lookup table for each of the coefficients used in the
conversion to standard conditions.

Normally, these lookup tables will be generated by an external program and stored in a text file which
may be imported by clicking on the Update table from file button and selecting the appropriate text
file or entering the numbers manually into the table.

A special version of the PVT software can be supplied with the Roxar MPFM 2600. Based on
composition data the PVT software will generate a black oil table which can be imported into the
service console program. This manual does not describe how to operate the PVT software.

Figure 44 : Look up Table

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9.2.4.2 Lookup table for conversion from actual to standard conditions
Each lookup table consists of a 5x5 array of 25 coefficient values at 5 temperatures and pressures
each. The lookup table entries are specified in the Bo, Rs, Bg, Rv and Bw panels. Clicking on the
Update MPFM button copies the lookup table data to the Roxar MPFM flow computer and closes the
dialog box. The Exit without update button closes the dialog box without making any changes to the
parameters in use.

9.2.4.3 Default equations method

Caution: If these values are specified incorrectly, the accuracy of flow measurements
will be compromised.

If the default equations method is selected, the dialog box shown in Figure 45 opens. There are 14
coefficients to be specified which are used in the following five default equations:

Oil shrinkage factor Bo = A0 + A1*T + (B0 + B1*T)*P

GOR in solution: Rs = D0 + D1*T + (E0 +E1*T)*P
Bubble point: Pb = C0 + C1*T
GOR at bubble point: GORmax = D0 + D1*T + (E0 +E1*T)*Pb
Gas compressibility: Z = F0 + F1*T + (G0 +G1*T)*P

Table 1: Default equations used to convert actual data to standard conditions.

Figure 45 : Standard Conditions dialog box used to specify the parameters needed to convert actual data
to standard conditions.

Clicking on the OK button copies the coefficients to the Roxar MPFM 2600 flow computer and closes
the dialog box. The Cancel button closes the dialog box without changing any of the parameters in
use.

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10. DIAGNOSTICS
Roxar Multiphase meters are extremely robust and contain redundant systems to protect against
failure. If a meter malfunctions or if the operator experiences a problem which he is not able to correct
himself, then a diagnostics test should be performed. For example, the measurement data from the
meter may be inaccurate, the measurement data may be completely wrong, or there may be no data at
all (all zero). Normally, a malfunctioning meter would be checked and diagnosed by Roxar service
personnel, but some of the situations above might be caused by incorrect set-up or calibration of the
meter. To check these possibilities, the user can create diagnostics files that can be sent to the Roxar
service department for diagnostics.
The diagnostics is enabled by executing the Options|Create Dignostics Files command. This
function will perform a diagnostic of the Roxar MPFM 2600 system.
Before starting the diagnostic test, you will be prompted to name the file Figure 46.

Figure 46 : Dialog box for the name of the diagnostic file

A number of relevant files will be collected. Among these files are technical alarm logs, process alarm
logs, parameter settings, reset logged data files and several other files. All files will be stored in a
folder which will be generated automatically (normally C:\Topside\Diagnostics\). After completing the
diagnostics, you will be asked if the files are to be stored onto a floppy disk. Press YES to copy data
to the floppy disk (See Figure 47).

Figure 47 : Storage Path for Diagonstic File

NOTE : Whenever Diagnostics is run, it creates files & overwrites if any diagnostic file is already
exisitng in the path shown in Figure 46. So, prior to running a second set of diagnostics, please copy
the earlier diagnostic files to a safe location.

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11. ROXAR MPFM2600 WETGAS MODE (IF APPLICABLE)

11.1 Configuration of Wetgas functionality

If the meter is operated in the multiphase mode the service console will appear as seen in Figure 48.
When the meter is operated in the wetgas mode the service console displays the flow rates and related
information as shown in Figure 49.

Figure 48 : Multiphase Service console

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Figure 49 : Wetgas Service console

The service console report actual mass flow rates and visualize these in graphical trend lines. The
volumetric flow rates at standard condition are also reported.

The steps needed to configure wetgas operation will be described in the following chapters. Operation
of the meter in the multiphase region is covered in the operating instructions for the Roxar MPFM 2600
[2]

Note that to access the screens to configure the wetgas functionality both user and configuration
password is required.

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11.1.1 Activate Roxar MPFM 2600 wetgas mode.
To enable the wetgas functionality the first step is to enter the configuration menu and select sensor
calibration. Then the window tab CapSens conf found under the configuration menu must be selected,
shown in Figure 50.

Figure 50 : Sensor Calibration menu

To activate wetgas calculation the Fraction Model selector must be set to 5 (Wetgas) and then press
the Update MPFM button to update the FC with the new setting. Finally press the Exit button to close
the menu and return to the service console. After a FC update (approximate 10 seconds) the service
console will change to show wetgas readings as shown in Figure 49.

11.1.2 Configure Wetgas calculation

Setup of the calculation method to be used is found in the Wetgas tab in the Sensor Calibration menu,
Figure 51. The graphical presentation shows the permittivity and voltage/capacitance readings for Ch1
(6-electrode section), Ch2 (2-electrode section) and Ch3 (between two adjacent electrodes in 6-
electrode section).

If the meter is equipped with a density system this must be ticked on. Currently the measured density
is only used as an inspection value, the density used in calculations is from PVT-tables. The CapCal
selection should not be ticked on, since this is only used during factory calibration of the meter.

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Figure 51 : Wetgas Calculation Setup menu

If the meter is operated with manual WLR input the selector must be set to WLR from manual input
and the current WLR must be entered.

If the meter is to be operated with use of the capacitive sensor to measure the WLR the selector must
be set to WLR measurement mode. To enable the meter to calculate correct WLR it depends on a
separate set of wetgas calibration coefficients normally in place from factory. If the gas permittivity is
possible to measure with shut in of dry gas at operating pressure this will provide a good reference
point otherwise use the default value 1 and pressure factor. The oil/condensate permittivity is also
preferred to be found by the meter, but it is normally difficult to achieve this and an inline calibration
during flow is necessary. This is done by adjusting the permittivity for oil until waterfraction match a
fluid sample taken at the same time.

Flow calibration equations for gas and liquid mass flow rates are also available if needed. This is
normally not needed, but if a good reference system enables improvement of flow rates, a third order
equation is available. In Table 2 an explanation of the setup parameters is listed.

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Table 2 Wetgas Calculation Setup parameters

Parameter name Explanation

Gas RefPerm Permittivity of the gas.
Ref Pressure Pressure for the entered gas permittivity.
Press Coeff Pressure compensation coefficient for the gas permittivity.
Oil RefPerm Permittivity of the oil.
Ref Pressure Pressure for the entered oil permittivity.
Press Coeff Pressure compensation coefficient for the oil permittivity.
LoPermCalAdj Offs Not used (handled in the pressure coefficient, only for development tests)
LoPermCalAdj C1 Not used (handled in the pressure coefficient, only for development tests)
HiPermCalAdj Offs Not used (handled in the pressure coefficient, only for development tests)
HiPermCalAdj C1 Not used (handled in the pressure coefficient, only for development tests)
Gas3 Not used (Gas mass correction, only to be used with qualified reference systems)
Gas2 Not used (Gas mass correction, only to be used with qualified reference systems)
Gas1 Not used (Gas mass correction, only to be used with qualified reference systems)
Liq3 Not used (Liquid mass correction, only to be used with qualified reference systems)
Liq2 Not used (Liquid mass correction, only to be used with qualified reference systems)
Liq1 Not used (Liquid mass correction, only to be used with qualified reference systems)

Note! The use of mass correction equations demands use of calculation tools and additional training.

11.1.3 Configure Wetgas permittivity calibration

Setup of the permittivity sensor calibration is found in the Permittivity Calibration tab in the Sensor
Calibration menu, Figure 52.

Figure 52 : Wetgas Permittivity Calibration menu

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The capcal equation is made at factory and only needs to be verified against certificate. The wetgas
calibration is completed at factory if the meter is bought with wetgas mode. If this is a meter where the
wetgas functionality is added post-factory the coefficients for this meter has to be calculated and
entered at site. Document [4] contains calibration equation for different sized meters and the
corresponding has to be entered. Procedure [3] explains how to adjust this equation to compensate for
any offset between empty (gas filled) permittivity. Please note that in field the gas point for empty
sensor is set equal to air in the adjustment document [4]. So the procedure is not fully completed as
only the “air” point is recorded and used to adjust the default equation. It is important that the meter is
bypassed and contains steady gas at a given pressure and temperature. The gas reference permittivity
will also have to be updated according to the measured permittivity @P&T after the adjusted equation
is implemented into the meter. The Roxar MPFM 2600 should then measure and show 100% GVF,
even if no flow.

11.2 Fluid data

When the steps described in the previous chapter are performed the next step is to input fluid data
information. The compositional data retrieved for the current fluid has to be entered into Roxar
Tempest PVTx and tables covering the actual pressure and temperature have to be made. Three files
stating actual density (named xxxx_dens.txt), black oil tables (named xxxx_bo.txt) and wetgas (named
xxxx_2pf.txt) is needed. These must be downloaded into the FC, according to the description found in
the operating instructions for the Roxar MPFM 2600, [2]. In Figure 53 tables stating actual densities
and gas fraction is shown, the conversion to standard condition tab contains the black oil tables.

Figure 53 Fluid data tables

Then the MPFM is ready to measure wetgas flow.

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12. UNITS
Bar bar
BBL barrels
BPD barrels per day
CFD cubic feet per day
CFM cubic feet per minute
CFT cubic feet
deg C degrees Celsius
deg F degrees Fahrenheit
g/ml grams per milliliter
Gal (US) U.S. gallons
GPM (US) U.S. gallons per minute
Inches H2O inches of water
kg kilograms
kg/d kilograms per day
kg/hr kilograms per hour
kg/m3 kilograms per cubic meter
kl kiloliters
kl/d kiloliters per day
km3 thousand cubic meters
km3/d thousand cubic meters per day
kPa kiloPascals
kT metric kilotons
kT/d metric kilotons per day
m3 cubic meters
3
m /d cubic meters per day
m3/hr cubic meters per hour
mbar millibar
MCFD thousand CFD
MCFT thousand CFT
MMCFD million CFD
MMCFT million CFT
psi pounds per square inch
Sunit unit at standard conditions
(a) absolute pressure (including atmospheric pressure)
(g) gauge pressure

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13. NOMENCLATURE
VGAC Gas volume at AC (actual/meter conditions)
V AC
G Measured gas volumetric flow rate at AC (actual/meter conditions)
VOAC Oil volume at AC (actual/meter conditions)
V AC
O Measured oil volumetric flow rate at AC (actual/meter conditions)
V W
AC
Water volume at AC (actual/meter conditions)
V AC
W Measured water volumetric flow rate at AC (actual/meter conditions)
V G
SC
Gas volume from AC gas phase at SC (standard conditions)
V SC
G in O Gas volume from AC oil phase at SC (standard conditions)
V SC
G Measured gas volumetric flow rate at SC (standard conditions)
V O
SC
Oil volume from AC oil phase at SC (standard conditions)
VOSCin G Oil volume from AC gas phase at SC (standard conditions)
V SC
O Measured oil volumetric flow rate at SC (standard conditions)
V W
SC
Water volume at SC (standard conditions)
V SC
W Measured water volumetric flow rate at SC (standard conditions)

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