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Flow patterns in vertical two-phase flow

Journal Article · · Int. J. Multiphase Flow; (United States)
This paper is concerned with the flow patterns which occur in upwards gas-liquid two-phase flow in vertical tubes. The basic flow patterns are described and the use of flow patter maps is discussed. The transition between plug flow and churn flow is modelled under the assumption that flooding of the falling liquid film limits the stability of plug flow. The resulting equation is combined with other flow pattern transition equations to produce theoretical flow pattern maps, which are then tested against experimental flow pattern data. Encouraging agreement is obtained.
Research Organization:
Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford.
OSTI ID:
5331610
Journal Information:
Int. J. Multiphase Flow; (United States), Journal Name: Int. J. Multiphase Flow; (United States) Vol. 11:2; ISSN IJMFB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English