Optoelectrical Flow
Instrumentation
Patent-Protected Technology
The first industrial technology with direct flow sensing by video image processing, a revolutionary advancement more than 40 years after Coriolis flowmeters
How It Works
Direct, non-invasive in-line measurement using advanced optoelectrical sensing
Accuracy Tested by TUVSUD
ISO 9001:2015
Certified
EX ECM
Certified
Complete System
Architecture:
From Pipeline to
Control Room
High-Speed Camera
Captures real-time flow visualization with exceptional clarity
Laser Illumination
Precision lighting system for optimal flow pattern detection
Algorithm Processor
Image-processing algorithms calculate flow velocity, flow rate, and flow quality in real time.
SCADA Integration
Real-time data and video streaming to control room
System Operation Flow
1
Pipeline Cross
Section
Laser illuminates flow, camera captures images
2
Video
Stream
Real-time video of actual flow patterns transmitted
3
Algorithm
Processor
Analyzes video for flowrate and quality
4
Control Room
SCADA
Data and alerts displayed to operators
High-Accuracy Flowrate
Optical determination of flow velocity - accuracy tested by TUVSUD
Detection >1mm/sec
Wide rangeability
±0.1% velocity sensing accuracy
Quality Control
Real-time contamination and particle detection
Particles from ~0.5 micron
Contamination alarms
Phase segregation
Innovation & Functionality and Potential Use
Opening a "window" to a wide range of potential applications and AI technology
Leak Detection
Advanced detection in both static and dynamic operation
Static mode monitoring
Operating mode alerts
Minimal leak detection
Flow Visualization
Direct visual monitoring of pipeline operation
Real-time video
Flow profile analysis
Multi-phase flow
Major Advantages
Overcoming the limitations of traditional flow measurement technologies
1
Optical signal provides raw data for multiple analyses
2
AI ready - raw data derived from the actual streaming media
3
Cost-effective scaling to large diameters
4
Off-the-shelf components for reliability
5
Calibration-free field operation
6
Long-lifetime electronic components
7
Hot-tapping installation possible
8
Ready for extended functionality
