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Drying gas pipelines. Part 1. Determining volume and concentration to dry gas pipelines

Journal Article · · Oil Gas J.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6069581
The procedure for drying a pipeline after hydrostatic testing involves pushing a slug of methanol or glycol through the line between two pigs or spheres. Factors to consider in optimizing this procedure include the (1) initial and final methanol concentrations, (2) thickness of methanol film left by the slug, and (3) pipe length. Mathematical equations relating these factors aid in sizing the slug in terms of volume and concentration.
OSTI ID:
6069581
Journal Information:
Oil Gas J.; (United States), Journal Name: Oil Gas J.; (United States) Vol. 81; ISSN OIGJA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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