Pertamina Geothermal introduces Flow2Max for real-time measurement of two-phase fluid stream (supply: PT Pertamina Geothermal Vitality)
PT Pertamina Geothermal Vitality has formally launched Flow2Max, a know-how that enables for real-time measurement of two-phase fluid stream in geothermal wells.
State-owned PT Pertamina Geothermal Vitality has formally introduced launched Flow2Max, a technological breakthrough that enables for the real-time measurement of two-phase fluid streams in geothermal services.
Flow2Max is the world’s first stream meter able to offering extra dependable, simple, real-time, correct, versatile, and reliable measurement of two-phase (liquid and vapor) fluid stream. It permits corporations to judge nicely efficiency extra repeatedly, predict manufacturing nicely productiveness, and detect technical issues in wells early.
“We consider that Flow2Max might be a game-changer within the international geothermal trade. This innovation is a testomony to our dedication to drive technological development and supply sustainable options to the world’s vitality challenges,” stated Julfi Hadi, President Director of PT Pertamina Geothermal Vitality Tbk.
As a strategic step to speed up the adoption of Flow2Max globally, PGE has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ecolab, a US-based firm, to additional develop, manufacture and distribute Flow2Max® to the worldwide market, thereby offering broader advantages to the worldwide geothermal trade.
A product of years of innovation
This innovation is the results of intensive analysis and improvement by PGE, and is believed to convey vital adjustments within the administration of geothermal reservoirs globally.
As we first reported again in 2021, Flow2Max was developed by Mohamad Husni Mubarok PhD (Husni), Supervisor of Manufacturing and Operational Excellence at PGE. It is likely one of the outcomes of his doctoral research at The College of Auckland, New Zealand.
In his analysis, Husni developed a way and gear mixed with a particular algorithm, now known as the Mubarok Equation, which permits correct measurement of two-phase fluid stream parameters, particularly mass stream and enthalpy, in geothermal wells. Husni has revealed a number of papers on the subject.
This know-how has obtained a patent certificates from america Patent and Trademark Workplace (USPTO) for “Actual-time Measurement of Two-phase Mass Circulate Price and Enthalpy Utilizing Stress Differential Gadgets” with Patent Quantity: 11,698,281. As well as, a number of patents in Iceland, Turkey, the Philippines, and New Zealand have additionally been issued certificates.
In Indonesia, this know-how has additionally been registered for a patent whose certificates was issued by the Directorate Normal of Mental Property, Ministry of Legislation and Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia.
Pertamina as a pioneer in geothermal innovation
PGE’s dedication to proceed innovating can also be demonstrated by way of the event of Geoflowtest, a conveyable geothermal nicely manufacturing check system additionally invented by Husni. Geoflowtest is used to check nicely manufacturing capability in real-time, producing quick and correct information.
Husni said the each Flow2Max and Geoflowtest applied sciences are additionally helpful in different industrial sectors, reminiscent of oil and gasoline, utilities, and processing industries.
“Technological improvements reminiscent of Flow2Max and Geoflowtest contribute to higher geothermal nicely administration which in the end will increase the effectivity and reliability of geothermal energy plant operations,” stated Husni.
“The appliance of this know-how may be very broad to assist numerous industrial sectors obtain operational excellence.”
The event of Flow2Max is a manifestation of PGE’s dedication to driving innovation in geothermal vitality improvement. By vital funding in analysis and improvement, PGE not solely performs a job as a clear vitality producer, but additionally as a pioneer in sustainable vitality innovation.
