Christmas tree with internally positioned flowmeter
View Patent ↗A measurement device is disclosed which includes a structure adapted to be removably coupled to a Christmas tree, a sleeve operatively coupled to the structure and a flowmeter positioned at least partially within the sleeve.
1. An apparatus, comprising:
a Christmas tree;
a flowmeter positioned at least partially within a production passage of said Christmas tree; and
a sleeve disposed within the production passage and coupled to the flowmeter.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said flowmeter is a multi-phase flowmeter.
3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said flowmeter is positioned entirely within said production passage of said Christmas tree.
4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said sleeve further comprises at least one recess in an outer surface of said sleeve that is adapted to receive a conduit positioned therein for transfer of measurement signals.
5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein said conduit comprises tubing.
6. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a tree cap adapted to be removably coupled to said Christmas tree, wherein said sleeve is operatively coupled to said tree cap.
7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein said tree cap further comprises a bore and an electronics cap that is sealingly engaged with said bore.
8. The apparatus of claim 7 , further comprising at least one opening in said electronics cap that is adapted to receive a conduit therein for transfer of measurement signals.
9. The Apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a flow diverter positioned within said sleeve above said flowmeter.
10. The Apparatus of claim 9 , wherein said flow diverter is a plug.