I am currently investigating a problem in which sand erosion is occuring in a multiphase (oil/water/gas & sand) pipeline.
Essentially sand is causing erosion in the body and downstream of a dual plate check valve. I am looking for an alternative check valve design with a good record of erosion...
I am looking at the intensity of erosion generated by the jet of steam and condensate released when a steam trap opens.
Is anyone aware of any test data or calculation methods for estimating -
1. The velocity of steam jets generated by condesnate depressurising through a small orifice
2. The...
Are any rules of thimb for sizing pipework for heavy oil applications.
I know that in general liquid flows pipes are usually sized to keep the flow velocity between 2 and 4 m/s. Does this still hold for high viscosity fluids (up to 8000 cP!)
Cheers,
Neil
I am currently doing a review of steam flow metering systems. I know a reasonable amount about flowmeters but I'm a relative novice on the subject of steam systems. I believe that one of the primary sources of flowmetering error is that steam quality is rarely known. This is obviously not an...
I am currently doing a review of tseam flow metering systems. I know a reasonable amount about flowmeters but I'm a relative novice on the subject of steam systems. I believe that one of the primary sources of flowmetering error is that steam quality is rarely known. This is obviously not an...
I am looking into the implications of using triple offset 20 inch butterfly valves as alternatives to chokes in a hydrocarbon production system.
Two particular issues we are interested in -
1. Is slug flow more damaging to butterfly valves than multi-orifice control valves? Do butterfly valves...
I am performing a government sponsored review of steam flow metering technology and how it is applied in the UK. I'd be grateful if anyone out there would be willing to share their experiences. Specifically, I am trying to get a handle on the metering methods used and information available to...
I am performing a government-sponsored review of steam flow metering technology and how it is applied in the UK. I'd be grateful if anyone out there would be willing to share their experiences. Specifically, I am trying to get a handle on the metering methods used and information available to...
