What is it about?
This study considered the flow of sand and crude oil in a horizontal petroleum pipe. A two phase transport model whose Origin is in the Doan et al. (1996 and 200 models) was developed and applied to quantify the quantity of crude oil recovered from the line under specified boundary conditions; the established level of accuracy was in the range of 85-97%.
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Why is it important?
The two phase model established in the work will help determine the quantity of crude oil that can be obtained when some basic fluid properties are known. Furthermore, the findings therein will serve as a predictive tool for oil quantification and sand volume flowing through a conduit carrying a mixture of both components.
Perspectives
This model is a very useful tool for the oil and gas industry. The upstream petroleum engineer can carry out the necessary simulation in order to stay armed with relevant information for successful field operation. It will also serve as a tool to save the costs incurred from work over operations and maintenance owing to the model's ability to quantify and abate sand deposition problems based on the results from validation.
Dr Samuel Eshorame Sanni
Covenant University
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This page is a summary of: Modeling of Sand and Crude Oil Flow in Horizontal Pipes during Crude Oil Transportation, Journal of Engineering, January 2015, Hindawi Publishing Corporation,
DOI: 10.1155/2015/457860.
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