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A probabilistic approach for predicting average slug frequency in horizontal gas/liquid pipe flow

Kadri, Usama ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5441-1812 2014. A probabilistic approach for predicting average slug frequency in horizontal gas/liquid pipe flow. Oil & Gas Science and Technology - Rev. IFP Energies Nouvelles 69 (2) , pp. 331-339. 10.2516/ogst/2012070

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Abstract

In this paper, we present a model for predicting the average slug frequency in horizontal gas/liquid pipe flow. The model considers the probability of slug formation if slugs are triggered at the antinodes of a sinusoidal perturbation, along the pipe at the frequency of oscillation of the interface. A slug is assumed to form if and only if triggered at a space-time far enough from existing slugs. The probability of forming slugs is found to decrease with distance from the inlet, since the downstream passage of existing slugs prevents the formation of new slugs. Predictions by the model are compared with air/water, freon/water and air/oil measurements found in literature, with a satisfactory agreement. However, a deviation from measurements is observed when considering high viscosity liquid. The model contributes to the prediction of slug flow regime and can act as a guideline toward the design of gas/liquid horizontal pipe flow.

Item Type: Article
Date Type: Publication
Status: Published
Schools: Mathematics
Publisher: IFP Energies nouvelles
Date of First Compliant Deposit: 5 March 2019
Last Modified: 11 May 2023 23:51
URI: https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/95630

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