Abstract
In this paper, a mechanistic model is developed to evaluate drift velocity for high viscosity oils in horizontal pipes. The model is based on mass and energy balance equations which are solved explicitly. An experimental program has been carried out using a 50.8-mm (2-in.) inner diameter indoor flow loop. The experimental results are used to validate the proposed model. The model could be easily implemented into translational velocity equation. It improves the existing two-phase flow models in the development and maintenance of heavy oil fields.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 207-214 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| State | Published - 2008 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering