Tests show differences in cyclones

Journal Article · Mon Oct 25 04:00:00 EDT 1982 · Oil Gas J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5991172

White, D L

Demonstrates that flow-rate has a direct bearing on the efficiency of a desilter or desander, except when in the Newtonian region (which in itself requires low viscosity and higher flow rates). With results of these analyses and information such as changes in viscosity, flow rate or pressure, and percent solids, comparisons of hydrocyclones could easily be made and correlation of these different effects derived. Emphasizes that flocculating in hydrocyclones is not recommended because flocculants will increase the viscosity of muds for a very short time before shearing back to a lower viscosity.

• Research Organization: Amoco production Co. (Int.) Houston, TX
• OSTI ID: 5991172
• Journal Information: Oil Gas J.; (United States), Journal Name: Oil Gas J.; (United States) Vol. 80:43; ISSN OIGJA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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42 ENGINEERING
420206* -- Engineering-- Mining & Drilling Equipment & Facilities-- (1980-1989)
420400 -- Engineering-- Heat Transfer & Fluid Flow
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
CONCENTRATORS
CYCLONE SEPARATORS
DRILLING FLUIDS
EQUIPMENT
FLOCCULATION
FLOW RATE
FLOWMETERS
FLUID FLOW
FLUIDS
INERTIAL SEPARATORS
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
METERS
POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT
PRECIPITATION
PRESSURE DEPENDENCE
SEPARATION EQUIPMENT
SEPARATION PROCESSES
TESTING
VISCOSITY