Non-intrusive level measurement for solids and fluids in pressure vessels

We are developing accurate non-intrusive technology for separator level measurement based on Guided Elastic Waves (GEW). 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 been through extensive lab/pilot testing and is currently undergoing field testing on an offshore oil & gas platform Snorre A (Equinor). Our R&D effort is supported by 6 operator companies through an ongoing Joint Industry Project (JIP). We accept late JIP participants.

HONEST – COMPLIANT – RESULT ORIENTED

Technology

Based on 20 years of applied research at Fraunhofer IKTS
and an innovation challenge by Equinor.

Features

Non-intrusive, sensors are mounted on the outside of the tank wall

No radioactive source, based on Guided Ultrasonic Waves

No downtime during installation, testing and maintenance

Measurement of solids, interface and water levels (ongoing offshore trial)

Joint Industry Project (2024-2026)

Measurement of emulsions (ongoing R&D)

Measurement of foam (ongoing R&D)

Industrial hardware and software

Potential added value: integrity monitoring

Industry Partners

Research Partners

With support from

Journey (TRL 0-7)

TRL 0

Q1-2018

R&D contract with Fraunhofer IKTS
Unproven Concept

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

2023

Ready for field trials
Tested at Conditions

TRL 5

2024

Offshore trial on Snorre A platform (Equinor) has started in April 2024.
System Tested

TRL 6

System proven

TRL 7

Field Proven

Team

Dmitri Gorski

CEO

Dmitri has spent 15 years working offshore, and managing technology development in start-ups. He has a PhD in process technology and an MBA in technology management.

+47 418 47 928
dmitri@nicoustic.com

Morten Frøseth

CFO

Morten has over 20 years of experience from developing and leading research-heavy startups. He is a partner at CoFounder Management.

+47 402 26 551
morten@nicoustic.com

Jarle Haugness

COO

Jarle has been working with offshore instrumentation since 1989 and has broad international oil & gas project experience. He is a Prince2 Certified Project Manager.


jarle@nicoustic.com

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.


uwe@nicoustic.com

Isak Swahn

Senior Software Engineer

Isak has been developing new software for 25 years in industries ranging from banking to O&G. Core interest is to extract knowledge from data using sensor fusion and AI.

Vlad Trotsenko

Senior Software Developer

Vlad is employed by Microsoft and works for Nicoustic part-time. He has 20 years of experience within software development, also for offshore O&G industry.

Erlend Magnus Viggen

Scientific Advisor

Erlend has an MSc in physics and a PhD in acoustics. He works for Nicoustic part-time while also writing a textbook on Guided Acoustic Waves.

Sergei Johansen

Software Developer

Sergei has a bachelor’s degree in programming from NTNU and has been working as a full-stack web developer for the past two years.

Naseh Amini

Ultrasound Data Analysis Specialist

Naseh holds an MSc in Mechanical Engineering and has over six years of experience in ultrasound technology development, including work for a tech start-up company.

Board of Directors

Leiv Låte

Chair of the board

Leiv is Yard Director for Aker Solutions Verdal and has 25+ years of experience in O&G and renewable industries. He holds a PhD in process technology from NTNU.

Jan Biti

Board director

Jan has over 25 years of experience with developing, financing, and leading technology companies. He is a managing partner at CoFounder Management.

Technical Advisory Board

Thomas Sperle

Diligence

Thomas chairs the board and has 20+ years of experience from O&G within R&D, production, projects and international business development. He holds a PhD in process technology from NTNU.

Bjørn Atle Øverland

Equinor

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

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 process vessels?

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 trial!

Address: 

Falkenborgvegen 36b
7044 Trondheim
Norway  

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