The effect of inclination on flow regime boundaries and slug flow characteristics

Journal Article · Fri Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1989 · Journal of Energy Resources Technology; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3231421· OSTI ID:5237218

Wood, D G ^[1]

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1. British Petroleum Co. Ltd., Sunbury-on-Thames (UK)

Multiphase schemes for oil and gas production systems are becoming more common as the development of marginal fields necessitates a reduction in capital costs. Prediction of flow regime within these pipelines and the characteristics of the flow, especially within the slugging regime is required in order to design the pipeline and the downstream separation and processing facilities. Test rig studies have been carried out on the effect of small changes in pipeline inclination on both the flow regime and the characteristics of slug flow. Results from tests on a 2-in. rig are presented.

• OSTI ID: 5237218
• Journal Information: Journal of Energy Resources Technology; (USA), Journal Name: Journal of Energy Resources Technology; (USA) Vol. 111:3; ISSN 0195-0738; ISSN JERTD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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