METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING AND MEASURING SOLIDS FROM MULTI-PHASE WELL FLUIDS

摘要

A method and an apparatus for separating and measuring solids from multi-pha se well fluids. The apparatus comprises a separator; an upper solids level and a low er solids level sensor, both connected to the separator; a dump valve operatively connected to the separator; and a control module operatively connected to the dump valve to move the dump valve between an open and a closed position. The upper solids level sensor generates a first signal when the upper level of accumulated solids within t he separator reaches a pre-determined upper level. The lower solids level sensor generate s a second signal when the upper level of accumulated solids within the separator reach es a predetermined lower level. The control module receives the first and second generated signals such that upon receipt of the first signal the control module causes the dump valve to open and upon receipt of the second signal the control module cause s the dump valve to close.