Real-time enthalpy measurement of two-phase geothermal fluid flow using load cell sensors: Field testing results

• Published in: Geothermics Vol. 89; p. 101930
• Main Authors: Mubarok, Mohamad Husni, Zarrouk, Sadiq J., Cater, John E., Mundakir, Ali, Bramantyo, Eko Agung, Lim, Yoong Wei
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford Elsevier Ltd 01.01.2021; Elsevier Science Ltd
• Subjects: Cross correlation; Data analysis; Enthalpy; Estimation; Field study; Field testing; Fluid dynamics; Fluid flow; Geothermal fluid; Geothermal power; Liquid phases; Load cell sensor; Load cells; Measuring enthalpy; Noise measurement; Phase velocity; Real-time; Sensors; Two-phase; Velocity; Void fraction; Geothermal fluid; Two-phase; Load cell sensor; Field testing; Measuring enthalpy; Real-time

•Measuring the real-time flowing enthalpy is crucial when operating geothermal wells.•Extensive field-testing was carried out using Load Cell sensors in different setups.•Two different methods were investigated for the estimation of real-time enthalpy.•Some promising result was obtained but with rel...