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Design of a Geothermal Downhole Magnetic Flowmeter

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OSTI ID:1185139
This paper covers the development of a 300°C geothermal solid-state magnetic flowmeter (or magmeter) to support in situ monitoring of future EGS (enhanced geothermal system) production wells. Existing flowmeters are simple mechanical spinner sensors. These mechanical sensors fail within as little as 10 hrs, while a solid-state magmeter has the potential for months/years of operation. The design and testing of a magnetic flow sensor for use with existing high-temperature electronics is presented.
Research Organization:
Perma Works LLC
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Geothermal Technologies Office (EE-4G)
DOE Contract Number:
FG36-08GO18185
OSTI ID:
1185139
Report Number(s):
PW10185-5
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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