Multiphase Xpress
OVERVIEW
What are Multiphase Xpress Products ?
Multiphase Xpress is IPS's advanced solution for multiphase pumping, designed to handle oil, gas, and water mixtures efficiently. It boosts production and reduces operational costs with reliable, field-proven technology tailored for challenging environments.
Multiphase Xpress vs Conventional Multiphase Pump Features
| Feature | Multiphase Xpress | Conventional Multiphase Pump |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Source | Wellhead Gas | Imported Diesel |
| Driver Power | 150 kW | 480kW |
| Am3/hr | ~200 | ~350 |
| Max differential Pressure | 80 bar | 50 bar |
| Capital Cost | 50 to 60% higher than AMX | Low |
| Diesel Running Cost (@0.19 USD/L) | $0 | $300 to 500 USD/d |
| Max Gas Volume Fraction (GVF) | 100% | 98% |
| Solids Tolerance | High | Minimal to None. |
| Mobile Unit / rig-up time | Yes – Containerised and Highly Mobile / 3 to 5 day Rig Up Time. | Not Mobile. Requires Permanent Foundations /3 to 6 Month Rig-up Time |
| Multiphase Metering | Yes. Oil /Water & Gas Measurement To ± 0.5% | None |
| Well Test Capability | Yes | No |
| Diesel Generator Required During Normal operation | No – (1 x 100kVA Diesel Generator Only Necessary On Start-up) | Yes (2 or 3 x 500kVA Diesel Generator Required for Normal Operation) |
| Additional cooler required for high differential pressure | No. Comes With Inbuilt Discharge Cooler - Discharge Cooled to <70oC | Yes |
| Spare parts available | Yes – Held In Stock at IPS Yard | Limited & Long Delivery |
| Operational Support | Yes – Worldwide Support Available | Very Limited |
| Oil/Water Emulsion forming Potential | Very Low (Low Shear Technology) | Extremely High (High Shear Technology) – Strong Possibility to Form Stable Oil/Water Emulsion |