Method of analyzing a two-phase flow in a hydrocarbon well

Details Method of analyzing a two-phase flow in a hydrocarbon well Method of analyzing a two-phase flow in a hydrocarbon well

1992-06-03

1994-11-01

Hayes, Gail O.

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G01V 318

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ABSTRACT:
A method of analyzing the flow in an inclined well, which flow comprises both oil and water is described. For a depth at which at least one flow parameter measurement is available, and given the inclination and the diameter of the well at that depth, the measured value is used to establish a profile for the variation of the flow parameter. The profile of the flow parameter is established along an axis defined by the diameter of the well cross-section that lies in a vertical plane using a model that assumes a layer comprising a turbulent mixture of water and oil.

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patent: 4974446 (1990-12-01), Vigneaux
"Oil/Water Flow Structure Measurements in Inclined Pipes", SPE article 18217, 2-5 Oct. 1988 by P. Vigneaux et al.

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