Carbic (Previously FlowCommand) provides NON-INTRUSIVE FLOW METER that works in multiphase environments based on sonic principles and a proprietary Artificial Intelligence architecture with integrated pipe wall TEMPERATURE sensor (UltraFlow) and the option of adding PRESSURE gauge (TriSense).

The self powered unit through solar panel and environmentally friendly, includes a standardized transducer, dual and hybrid telemetry (cellular and Satellite for outgoing and incoming communications), resulting in a plug & play solution, 30 mins installation and without need of physical maintenance after installation. Same equipment can be installed on pipelines from 1.5" to 180" OD.

Measurements are calculated using cloud-based processing—taking advantage of the learnings derived from historical data of more than 1,000 installs.

Sensors as a Service

~$500/sensor/month for 24 consecutive months, Ex-Works Houston or San Francisco. Is all inclusive (no need to pay any addtional fee).

Acquisition

• Buy the hardware with 24 months of service included.
• Buy the hardware and pays a fee every month they use it.

To get maximum flexibility around installation and flow conditions making these sensors being installed on places no other sensors can go. These sensors use high-frequency sampling chips developed out of the autonomous vehicle supply chain (FPGA) to sample acoustic waves with 100,000x the data rate of previous technologies (6 Mhz vs 60hz). That data is filtered and compressed to fit into a custom 250 byte packet--which can then be affordably sent to the cloud even in absence of traditional cellular coverage (via Iridium satellites). The system uses algorithms to intelligently and dynamically manage its power system. This system allows the sensor to automatically manage its own power usage and supply with a solar panel the size of a tablet.

• Carbic (Previously FlowCommand) proprietary CPU uses spectral frequency analysis to help determine flow profiles
• This also involves a machine learning algorithm that calculates ultrasonic (i.e. soundwave) data in the cloud to deliver combined measurement results; backed by historical data and corroboration from 1,000+ installations
• Solar power (i.e. low-energy resources) is effective for constant monitoring and enabled by an algorithmically managed power edge software (200 hours of working time with loss of power)
• Auto-switch modem manages both power consumption and data transmission
• For satellite communications, data packets can be compressed to provide near-real-time monitoring

Anyone who needs to:

• Reduce Opex related to testing units and/or field crew.
• Reduce Carbon emissions when testing wells.
• Improve production through reducing deferred production.
• Monitor field maneuvers and direct impact on field production.
• Monitor water injection.
• Understand the balance and & imbalances of fluids on surface almost in real time.
• Requires "real" daily production reports.

This applies for:

• Upstream: wellheads for oil producers and water injectors, oil station pipelines, as waste streams, water management, flowback, etc.

• Downstream: Pipelines up to 180" OD.

• The UltraFlow (flow and temperature) and the TriSense (flow, temperature and pressure) systems are used to calculate flow measurements in locations where installation of other real-time sensors and requisite shut-downs would not be cost justified; clamp-on ability removes need to cut spool piece on flow lines.

• The CARBIC technology allows, in addition to monitor the flow, pipe-wall temperature & pressure, to connect to VFD and transmit the variables with the same CPU.

• Other ideal locations include areas of field where radio telemetry is unavailable (offshore, jungle, desert, etc); cost to expand is too high.

• Daily reports and customizable alarms can be used to notify users when flow and/or pressure profiles indicate problems (e.g. if a well is seeing sudden production declines)

• UltraFlow has been used to monitor drift of Coriolis meters placed further upstream and to detect possible leaks between wells and gathering facilities.

• Could also be used to confirm salt-water disposal tickets are accurate, to prevent over-charging

• VoluSense is the firm’s radar-based level sensor that also relies on solar panel and CPU unit to relay fluid status in remote or unconnected locations