Simulation of a major oilfield gas-gathering pipeline system

Conference · Tue Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1983 · Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5498552

Brill, J P; Ariachakaram, S; Samaroo, B; Sifferman, T R

Diameters from 30 to 40 in. (76.2 to 101.6 cm) were evaluated for two pipelines planned for a gas gathering system in a major offshore oilfield in Saudi Arabia. The dew point gas from separators will undergo retrograde condensation in the pipelines with reduction of pressure and temperature. Calculations required for sizing the pipelines include phase behavior, pressure drop, temperature profiles, liquid volumes, flow pattern predictions, liquid flow rates and the minimum gas velocity required to continuously remove liquid from the risers.

• Research Organization: University of Tulsa
• OSTI ID: 5498552
• Report Number(s): CONF-830397-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States) Journal Volume: SPE 11461
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

02 PETROLEUM
022000* -- Petroleum-- Transport
Handling
& Storage
ASIA
CALCULATION METHODS
DESIGN
DEW POINT
DIMENSIONS
FLOW RATE
FLUID FLOW
FLUIDS
GASES
GEOLOGIC DEPOSITS
MINERAL RESOURCES
OFFSHORE OPERATIONS
OIL FIELDS
PETROLEUM DEPOSITS
PIPELINES
PLANNING
PRESSURE DROP
RESOURCES
SAUDI ARABIA
TEMPERATURE DEPENDENCE
VAPOR CONDENSATION