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Use of fiber optics in deviated flows

  • US 7,240,730 B2
  • Filed: 11/17/2005
  • Issued: 07/10/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/17/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for determining the cross-sectional distribution of fluids along a pipeline, comprising:

  • measuring a temperature profile along at least two levels of a vertical axis of a pipeline using at least one fiber optic line; and

    comparing the temperature profiles to determine whether different fluids are present in each of the levels; and

    communicating the result of the comparison.

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