Multiphase Flow Theory in Oil and Gas Gathering and Transportation Process

Submission Deadline: 30 June 2023 (closed)

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Summary

Multiphase flow theory is widely used in the field of oil and gas exploitation and transportation engineering, especially in the surface gathering and transportation system. Multiphase pipeline,  refers to the pipeline that transports the mixture of oil, gas and water (sometimes with solid impurities such as mud and sand) produced by one or more oil (gas) wells, is widely used. In addition to all the characteristics of a two-phase mixing pipeline, it also has the following features: 1. It will hasten the deterioration of the pipeline's inner wall. 2. The light components in water and natural gas may form hydrate and obstruct the pipeline under high pressure and low temperature. To prevent hydrate formation in multiphase mixed transmission pipelines, solvents such as methanol or ethylene glycol are frequently introduced into the fluid. Many academics have spent a lot of time and money researching mixed transportation technology and related equipment up to now. The purpose of this special issue is to collect the latest achievements in the research and application of multiphase flow theory in oil and gas gathering and transportation process. Potential topics include but are not limited to:

· Thermophysical properties of multiphase flow

· Mathematical model of multiphase flow

· Process calculation method of multiphase mixed transmission pipeline

· Multiphase flow measurement and testing technology

· Analysis of multiphase flow in gas-liquid-solid pipeline

· Common equipment and automation technology in multiphase pipeline

· Multiphase flow erosion and corrosion

· Control of severe slug flow in multiphase riser

· Diagnosis and control of multiphase flow thermophysical processes

· Hydrate formation and flow guarantee

· Leakage and detection of multiphase pipeline

· Heat transfer issues in Natural gas liquefaction

· Multiphase flow in oil and gas treatment unit

· Multiphase flow in carbon dioxide and hydrogen pipeline

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