Theoretical and experimental investigation of liquid and gas flow pressure drop through different sections of a partially closed piping system
Joint Authors
al-Sharafi, Mahmud O.
Susi, Abd al-Nasir O.
Alexis, Christopher J.
Antoine, Trevon
Ahmad, Muhammad M.
Source
The International Journal of Engineering and Information Technology
Issue
Vol. 10, Issue 1 (31 Dec. 2022), pp.7-26, 20 p.
Publisher
Misurata University Faculty Engineering
Publication Date
2022-12-31
Country of Publication
Libya
No. of Pages
20
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Multiphase flow is found in various places in nature and practice.
However, multiphase flow is prevalent in the petroleum production industry.
This phenomenon gives rise to a significant issue of pressure loss within piping systems, resulting in a loss in production.
Multiphase flow has been studied for decades; however, with the increase in unconventional engineering methods, there is now a greater need for its study.
This study investigates phenomena related to multiphase flow, such as flow regimes and pressure loss produced by friction, pipe orientation, and various fluid phase properties.
An experimental system was designed, and different fluid phases were used to represent varying situations in piping systems.
The system included sections of horizontal, inclined, and vertical pipe orientations experienced during hydrocarbon migration from the reservoir to the surface.
To replicate industry multiphase flow in the experimental system, we used water to represent the oil and compressed air to represent gas.
The pressure differences throughout the system were calculated using the Beggs and Brill Correlation, the Lockhart-Martinelli Parameter, and the Chisholm Equation.
Experimental pressure differences and the effect of the choke valve positions were also recorded for the different sections of the system while observing the flow regimes produced by multiphase fluid interaction.
Through the research methods, we found that most pressure losses occurred in the elbows, and most frictional pressure loss occurred in the vertical 3ft pipe, while the 45° and 90° downhill pipes experienced increased pressure
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Sharafi, Mahmud O.& Alexis, Christopher J.& Antoine, Trevon& Ahmad, Muhammad M.& Susi, Abd al-Nasir O.. 2022. Theoretical and experimental investigation of liquid and gas flow pressure drop through different sections of a partially closed piping system. The International Journal of Engineering and Information Technology،Vol. 10, no. 1, pp.7-26.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1529725
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ahmad, Muhammad M.…[et al.]. Theoretical and experimental investigation of liquid and gas flow pressure drop through different sections of a partially closed piping system. The International Journal of Engineering and Information Technology Vol. 10, no. 1 (Dec. 2022), pp.7-26.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1529725
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Sharafi, Mahmud O.& Alexis, Christopher J.& Antoine, Trevon& Ahmad, Muhammad M.& Susi, Abd al-Nasir O.. Theoretical and experimental investigation of liquid and gas flow pressure drop through different sections of a partially closed piping system. The International Journal of Engineering and Information Technology. 2022. Vol. 10, no. 1, pp.7-26.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1529725
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Record ID
BIM-1529725