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ProLabNL: New Gas Flow Meter Boosts Testing Accuracy
Exciting news from ProLabNL! We've recently installed a new gas flow meter in our high-pressure multiphase test flowloop, thanks to the customers who supported us with this upgrade. This will provide substantially lower uncertainty and better accuracy as a reference...
New! Containerized Analytical Labs!
We are proud to introduce a new offering in our portfolio: Containerized Analytical Labs! ProLabNL is proud to announce a versatile and cost-effective solution for your analytical needs – mobile, containerized laboratories available for rent, with optional on-site...
Exciting News from ProLabNL! Our Test Flow loop Just Got an Upgrade!
We're thrilled to announce an enhancement to our test capabilities at ProLabNL. The main separator and feed pumps of our Test Flow loop have undergone a powerful upgrade, enabling the flow loop to tackle even more challenging test conditions without compromising on...
Recertification of the ProLabNL HP Loop
The ProLabNL High Pressure Test Flowloop has just been recertified by a Notified Body for a 6-year term, reaffirming our commitment to maintaining and continuously improving safety, quality, integrity, and excellence in process equipment and instrument testing...
A New Feature of ProLabNL HP Flowloop – Ultra-Low Gas Feed Flow
ProLabNL High Pressure (HP) flowloop is well renowned in the industry for its capability in testing process equipment (e.g. Separators) and instrumentation (e.g. Multiphase Meters) at high flowrates and pressures using crude oils, hydrocarbon gases and ultra-high...
Successful Re-certification of ISO 9001, 14001, 45001
We are pleased to announce that following an audit by an external certifying authority, ProLabNL has recently achieved ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 re-certifications successfully. This achievement is evidence that ProLabNL has established...
Testing with Ultra-High Salinity Brine and Hydrocarbon fluids is possible at ProLabNL
Testing with ultra-high salinity (> 23%wt) brine and hydrocarbon fluids poses a technical challenge to the oil industry. When stainless steel is exposed to an environment rich in chlorides, it can result in pitting corrosion. This represents a problem in technology...
Testing 5 multiphase flowmeters in multiple configurations
We are delighted to show the very impressive test setup at our High Pressure Multiphase Flowloop, dedicated for testing FIVE (5) Multiphase Flowmeters in multiple configurations. Thank you TechnipFMC (TechnipFMC: Overview | LinkedIn) for choosing ProLabNL to be part...
New ownership at ProLabNL through successful management buy-out
As a valued Customer of ours, Process Laboratories Netherlands (ProLabNL) BV and Sulzer AG are glad to inform you that a successful management buyout became effective on April 9th, 2021. Located in Arnhem (The Netherlands), ProLabNL provides state of the art, large...
ProLabNL, an ISO 9001 – ISO 14001 – ISO 45001 certified company
We are pleased to announce that following an audit by an external certifying authority, ProLabNL has recently achieved ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certifications. In addition, ProLabNL has also achieved ISO 9001:2015 re-certification. This achievement is...
Technology Days Materials
The materials for the 2018 Technology Days have been removed from the website. If you require the materials used please contact us on info@prolabnl.com.
Technology days at ProLabNL – 2018
The event provides a forum to exchange knowledge, experiences, views of technology development, qualification and testing requirements in the field of Multiphase Metering and Separation Systems. Importantly, the purpose of the event is also to encourage discussions...
Unique High-Pressure Flow Loop Enables Realistic Simulation
The accuracy of a multiphase flow meter is highly dependent on the conditions under which it operates. ProLabNL’s HP flow loop is uniquely equipped to simulate the highly variable characteristics of an oil well. Because of this, many manufacturers and end-users choose...
Design and Performance Testing of a SUBSEA COMPACT SEPARATION SYSTEM for Deepwater Applications
ProlabNL appeared in an article about technology development and qualification program of ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company, which included performance tests on an integrated subsea compact separation system for ultradeepwater applications. The article is published...
ProLabNL upgrades High Pressure Flow Loop for full scale testing of multiphase and wet gas flow meters
ProlabNL has recently upgraded its HP multiphase flow loop in order to allow testing of (subsea) multiphase flowmeters at realistic conditions. The upgrades consist of new low flow reference flow metering lines in parallel to the existing high flow reference liquid...
Sulzer completed acquisition of ProlabNL BV
On 30 September 2014, Sulzer completed the acquisition of ProlabNL B.V. located in Arnhem, The Netherlands. ProLabNL is an independent company, which has unique capabilities to test equipment in actual oil field conditions This acquisition expands the offering of the...
ProLabNL obtains ISO 9001 certification
The Process Laboratories Netherlands BV (ProLabNL) Management is committed to operate every aspect of the business to those standards that offer the highest possible quality of service to all clients. This is supported by a progressive management style that encourages...
ProLabNL: HP Flowloop Facility Update, November 2013
In January 2013 ProLabNL was unfortunately overtaken by a fire incident. The fire incident was caused by the failure of one of the two main electrical heaters. This incident was out of the hands of ProlabNL. Fortunately, nobody got hurt in the incident and there was...
ProLabNL in ExxonMobil’s Annual Report
ProlabNL appeared in an article about high-impact technologies in ExxonMobil’s annual report 2012.
ProLabNL: HP Flowloop Facility Update, February 2013
ProLabNL has steadily recovered after the fire incident occurred on Friday January 18, 2013. ProlabNL’s HP flowloop complies with the highest safety standards. However, unfortunately a certified pipe bursted, and a fire followed straight after. This was the worst...
Information about incident on friday January 18th 2013
On Friday January 18th early in the evening a short, intense fire occurred at ProLabNL in Arnhem, the Netherlands. Fortunately neither injuries were suffered nor did any environmental damage occur. The cause of the accident was the unexplainable rupture of a heat...
ProLabNL: unique test facility for process equipment in oil&gas industry
An article published by ExxonMobil in REFLEX, Customer magazine of ExxonMobil in the Benelux, edition 2013 – number 1