Liquid Metal Transportation Facility

Heavy metals like mercury often migrate from natural sources—such as source rocks, metal-rich fluids, and oil-producing organisms—and accumulate within oil and gas pipelines, especially in complex terrains. This build-up poses serious challenges including corrosion, flow assurance risks, and environmental hazards. Our Liquid Metal Transportation Facility enables a deep dive into these issues through controlled, pilot-scale multiphase flow experiments that simulate real-world pipeline conditions. These tests focus on entraining and transporting heavy liquid metals like mercury within the gas phase to support pipeline cleaning and operational safety.

Explore Full-Scale Testing and Terrain-Based Simulation
This brochure provides an in-depth overview of our facility's capabilities, including the replication of undulating or hilly terrain pipeline scenarios where liquid metal settling in the lower sections is a major concern. Learn how our cutting-edge setup allows researchers and engineers to evaluate entrainment behaviors, optimize flow conditions, and develop safe, effective remediation strategies. Download now to discover how your team can mitigate corrosion, extend asset life, and ensure regulatory compliance through data-driven experimentation.