CFD Simulation of Oilfield Separators: A Realistic Approach - Softcover

Pourahmadi Laleh, Ali; Svrcek, William Y.; Monnery, Wayne D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3845403519 ISBN 13: 9783845403519

Verlag: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2012

Inhaltsangabe

Multiphase separators are one of the most prevalent unit operations in any chemical process. They are generally the first process equipment in an oil production platform, and their efficiency influences the performance of all downstream equipment, such as heaters, compressors, and distillation columns. Thus, oilfield separators play a key role in the production capacity of entire facility. In this book, a realistic simulation approach based on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is developed to provide high-quality visualization of the multiphase separation process. Furthermore, classic separator design methodologies are evaluated and improved design criteria are proposed. A useful method is presented for estimation of the droplet sizes used to calculate realistic separation velocities for various oilfield conditions. The velocity constraints associated with re-entrainment phenomenon are also discussed and novel correlations are provided. This book, also demonstrates the benefits that CFD analyses provide in optimizing the design of new separators and solving problems with existing designs.

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A Pourahmadi Laleh, PhD: Studied Chem. Eng. at UofC. Research Engineer in the Reservoir Simulation Group, Calgary. WY Svrcek, P.Eng., PhD: Studied Chem. Eng. at UofA. Professor Emeritus at UofC, President of Virtual Materials Group Inc., Calgary. WD Monnery, P.Eng., PhD: Studied Chem. Eng. at UofC. President of Chem-Pet Process Tech Ltd., Calgary.

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• Verlag: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2012
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 3845403519
• ISBN 13: 9783845403519
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 252
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