Q1-2018
R&D contract with Fraunhofer IKTS Unproven Concept
Next level monitoring of solids and fluids in pressure vessels
We have developed accurate non-intrusive technology for separator level measurement based on Guided Ultrasonic Waves. Our sensors detect liquids and solids level. Measurement of emulsion and foam interface layers is under development.
Get in touch with us to discuss opportunities for collaboration!
Our prototype has undergone extensive lab/pilot testing and is ready for field testing offshore!
Technology
Based on 20 years of applied research at Fraunhofer IKTS and an innovation challange by Equinor.
Features
Non-intrusive, based on Guided Ultrasonic Waves
No radioactive source
Fast and accurate measurement
No downtime during installation and testing
Scalable for different vessel geometries
Measurement of solids, oil and water levels
Detection of foam and emulsions (under development)
Potential added value: integrity monitoring (corrosion, wall thickness, cracks)
Journey
TRL 1
Q2-2018
Preliminary test at Kårstø (Equinor) Proven Concept
TRL 2
2019-2020
R&D and lab testing at Fraunhofer IKTS Concept Validated
TRL 3
2021
Pilot trials and first prototype Prototype Tested
TRL 4
Q4-2022
Ready for testing offshore Tested at Conditions
Team
Jan Biti
CEO
Jan is a successful serial enterpreneur who has spent the last 25 years building and investing in tech companies. He is a managing partner at CoFounder Management.
Jarle Haugness
COO
Jarle has been working with offshore instrumentation since 1989 and has broad international oil & gas project experience. His background is automation and he is a Prince2 Certified Project Manager.
Dmitri Gorski
VP Sales & Marketing
Dmitri has spent 15 years working offshore, mostly for Equinor, and managing technology development in start-up companies. He has a PhD in process technology and an MBA in technology management.
Uwe Lieske
VP Technology
Uwe is an expert in condition monitoring hardware and software. He has spent 15 years doing condition monitoring R&D at Fraunhofer IKTS in Germany.
Advisory Board
Bjørn Atle Øverland
Equinor – Senior Advisor
Bjørn Atle has been working with instrumentation and automation offshore since 1992. He also previously co-founded and built a company that produces analyzers for environmental monitoring.
Sergio Zubelli
Devinco – Senior Advisor
Sergio has 25+ years of international experience, mainly in well testing. He has been leading operations, business development and having executive management roles in major O&G service companies.
Contact us
Do you have a need for an accurate non-intrusive separator level measurement? Or liquids and solids level measurement in any other vessel with pressurized contents and/or explosive/dangerous atmosphere?
Have you experienced issues with level measurement in separators?
Get in touch with us to discuss opportunities for collaboration! Our prototype has undergone extensive lab/pilot testing and is going to be deployed for its first field test offshore in 2023!
Address:
Falkenborgvegen 36b
7044 Trondheim
Norway
