Predicting multiphase flow behavior in a deviated well
Conference
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OSTI ID:7199784
In deviated wells of an offshore producing environment, flow of two- or three - phase mixtures are invariably encountered. While large number of investigators have studied vertical multiphase flow behavior, there are few studies, often entirely empirical, that deal with deviated well systems. The main objective of this work is to present a model that predicts both flow regime and pressure gradient in a deviated wellbore. In modeling flow pattern transition and void fraction, an approach similar to that for vertical flow is taken; that is, four principal flow regimes are recognized - bubbly, slug, churn and annular.
- Research Organization:
- Univ. of North Dakota
- OSTI ID:
- 7199784
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-861080-
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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