The importance of having an accurate multiphase flow correlations program
In the petroleum industry, a suitable and an accurate vertical/directional multiphase flow correlation is normally required by the production engineer before completion and artificial lift design analysis can be performed with a reasonable degree of accuracy. Due to the repetitive step like nature o...
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| Language: | English |
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Coastal & Offshore Engineering Institute, UTM, Malaysia.
1993
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.utm.my/3731/2/SKMBT_60007062011360.pdf |
| Summary: | In the petroleum industry, a suitable and an accurate vertical/directional multiphase flow correlation is normally required by the production engineer before completion and artificial lift design analysis can be performed with a reasonable degree of accuracy. Due to the repetitive step like nature of the calculations in a multiphase flow correlation, a simulation program is required to compute flowing pressure along the production string and wellbore. It is a wise move to check the accuracy of a simulation program at the first place because an inaccurate multiphase flow correlations program may cause severe error in facilities design. |
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