Comparison of two phase liquid holdup and pressure drop correlations across flow regime boundaries for horizontal and inclined pipes
During the last decade the interest in two-phase flow through horizontal and inclined pipes has increased considerably,. Design engineers are primarily concerned with the calculation of pressure drop in two-phase lines and prediction of liquid holdup (in-situ liquid volume fraction), in order to size flow lines and calculate slug catcher size. These calculations are also important for the design of surface facilities such as pumps, compressors and separators. The correlations tested in this study first predict the flow pattern in the pipeline at the specified physical conditions with the help of a flow pattern map. After determining the flow pattern, the corresponding holdup and friction factor correlations are used to calculate pressure drop. 7 refs.
- Research Organization:
- INTERCOMP Inc
- OSTI ID:
- 6497972
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-811023-
- Journal Information:
- Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States), Journal Name: Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States); ISSN SEAPA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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