2-Phase Flow Technology – Introduction

Marine Pipelines – Hydraulics – 2 Session Objectives

Understand the potential of Multi-phase Transport Systems & the
associated Complexity

Topics
Status of Multiphase Flow
2-phase Flow Technology - Introduction

Two-phase parameters
Gert van Spronsen - Principal Technical Expert – Multiphase Systems & Flow Assurance
Models & validation
Projects & Technology - Rijswijk
Email : Gert.vanSpronsen@shell.com
Tel : +31 70 447 3427

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Two-phase Flow Definition Multiphase Applications in Production Systems

Simultaneous Flow of Hydrocarbon Liquid & Gas

through a Single Conduit

Crude oil - below bubble point

Natural gas – below dew point (Retrograde condensation) • Extent Limits of Application
• Production system modelling
• Transient simulations
• Transport untreated wellstream
3-Phase flow - HC Liquid, Water & Gas • Reduce costs
• Improve integrity / safety
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 Two-phase Flow - the Key issues Den Helder – WGT Slugcatcher 1000 m3

Two-phase flow
Simultaneous flow of Hydrocarbon Gas & Liquid
Why bother
Centralize /reduce processing facilities
Key problem
Liquid arrival pattern (rate & quantity)
Technical Objective

Minimise liquid storage capacity at minimum operational constraints

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Woodside – NWS Slugcatcher - 5000 m3 Nigeria – OGGS Slugcatcher, 1100 m3

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