Advancing Multiphase Flow Measurement: Machine Learning Vs. Traditional MPFM in Flow Loop Testing
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Abstract A Physics-Informed Neural Network (PINN) was developed to solve the complex Navier-Stokes (N-S) equations for multiphase flow measurement including flowrates of individual phases in the multiphase mixture, and phase ratios. The results were compared against a mathematical based multiphase flow measurement approach and validated through a controlled loop test using oil, water, and gas. The PINN embeds fundamental fluid dynamics principles into its learning process, ensuring that the neural network adheres to the governing physical laws of motion, continuity, and conservation. Unlike traditional neural networks that rely solely on data-driven learning, PINNs incorporate fluid dynamics driven differential equations, to enhance model accuracy and reliability. This study evaluates the accuracy, efficiency, and repeatability of PINNs by comparing their results against traditional mathematical-based multiphase flow measurement (MPFM) technology and controlled test cases. The developed PINN successfully solved the Navier- Stokes (N-S) equations in their closest approximation to the original form, with minimal assumptions and simplifications, to estimate multiphase flow rates, integrating fundamental fluid dynamics principles into its learning process. The results demonstrated that the PINN-based approach achieved accuracy comparable to traditional mathematical multiphase flow measurement (MPFM) technologies, while significantly improving computational efficiency. During controlled loop tests with oil, water, and gas, the PINN model consistently captured flow dynamics with high precision, validating its effectiveness under real-world conditions. Moreover, the PINN method exhibited strong generalization capabilities, adapting to various flow regimes without the need for extensive empirical calibration. Compared to conventional MPFM technologies, PINN reduced reliance on predefined correlations and offered greater adaptability to changing fluid properties. The repeatability of results confirmed the model's reliability, positioning PINNs as a promising alternative for complex multiphase flow measurement applications. These findings highlight the potential of PINNs as an innovative, physics-guided, and data-efficient solution, effectively bridging the gap between traditional physics-based methods and modern machine learning techniques. This paper presents an innovative application of Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINNs) for multiphase flow measurement, offering a data-driven yet physics-guided alternative to traditional mathematical MPFM technologies. By embedding fundamental physical laws into the neural network training process, the proposed approach enhances accuracy, computational efficiency, and adaptability, while minimizing reliance on extensive empirical calibration. This advancement significantly improves real-time flow monitoring, equipping practicing engineers with a more reliable, data-efficient, and scalable solution for complex multiphase flow measurement in industrial applications.
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