Viscous liquid-gas flow in horizontal pipelines: Experiments and multiphase flow simulator assessment

A. Archibong-Eso, W. Van, Y. Baba, S. Kanshio, H. Yeung

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Abstract

Viscous liquid-gas two-phase flow experiments with liquid viscosity ranging from 1000 - 5000 cP (1.0 - 5.0 Pa.s) and air as the gas phase were compared with the point model simulations obtained from OLGA, a multiphase flow simulator. Flow patterns, pressure gradient, mean liquid holdup and slug frequency were obtained through experimental observations and measurements using high speed video camcorders, differential pressure transducers and Electrical Capacitance Tomography (ECT). Results show that OLGA gave a good prediction of the measured pressure gradient however with decreasing capabilities as liquid viscosity increased. OLGA point model over predicted the slug flow pattern and under predicted the liquid holdup in this study.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBHR Group - 17th International Conference on Multiphase Technology 2015
PublisherBHR Group Limited
Pages283-296
Number of pages14
ISBN (Electronic)9781510811447
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2015
Event17th International Conference on Multiphase Technology 2015 - Cannes, France
Duration: 10 Jun 201512 Jun 2015

Publication series

NameBHR Group - 17th International Conference on Multiphase Technology 2015

Conference

Conference17th International Conference on Multiphase Technology 2015
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityCannes
Period10/06/1512/06/15

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Geochemistry and Petrology
  • Mechanical Engineering

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