Q1-2018
R&D contract with Fraunhofer IKTS
Unproven Concept
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 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
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.
Morten Frøseth
CFO
Morten has over 20 years of experience from developing and leading research-heavy startups. He is a partner at CoFounder Management.
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.
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.
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.
Marlon G. Mathisen
Development Assistant
Marlon works for Nicoustic part-time, performing lab investigations. In parallell, he is pursuing a M.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering at NTNU with focus on robotics.
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
