Multiphase hydrate induction experiment in a subsea pipeline

Dinesh Herath, Samith Rathnayaka, M. A. Rahman, Faisal Khan

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Abstract

Formation of hydrates is one of the many challenges faced in the offshore oil and gas industry. It may result in blockage of subsea pipelines and equipment, which may result in flow line rupture and process accident. Although extensive experiment study is conducted to better understand the nucleation of hydrates and their slug flow behavior in gas-water/oil systems. However, there is limited understanding regarding the effects of multiphase fluid dynamics and geometric scales on the formation/growth of hydrates in subsea pipelines. In this paper a multiphase lab scale flow loop set-up is proposed to study the effects of pipe diameter, wall roughness, solid particles and hydrodynamic properties. The multiphase development length of a pipe for varying geometric and flow parameters is also analyzed considering three phase mixture properties. This study will help in identifying the accurate development length for gas/liquid/solid multiphase flow.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPetroleum Technology
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ISBN (Electronic)9780791856581
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015
Externally publishedYes
EventASME 2015 34th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering, OMAE 2015 - St. John's, Canada
Duration: 31 May 20155 Jun 2015

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering - OMAE
Volume10

Conference

ConferenceASME 2015 34th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering, OMAE 2015
Country/TerritoryCanada
CitySt. John's
Period31/05/155/06/15

Keywords

  • Development length
  • Hydrate flow loop
  • Induction time
  • Threephase Reynolds number

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