Modelling the effect of pipeline inclination on the multiphase flow regime
https://doi.org/10.31660/2782-232X-2022-1-88-95
Abstract
The paper investigates the effect of an inclination angle of a straight pipeline on the gas-liquid two-phase flow regime at the same inlet conditions. The homogeneous Volume of Fluid (VOF) model in Ansys Fluent is used in this study for simulating the spread of the gas phase, changes in the entrance region and establishing of the multiphase flow regime. The authors consider a horizontal, vertical and inclined (60 degrees) pipelines where the stratified, bubbly and churn flow regimes are formed respectively, and the results are presented in terms of the gas phase distribution in the volume of the carrying liquid and the velocity field.
Supporting agencies: Authors would like to acknowledge the National Project "Science and Universities" of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation (grant No. FEWN-2021-0012) for supporting this research.
About the Authors
N. V. Serov
JSC «Gaspromneft-NNG»
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Nikita V. Serov, Leading Specialist
Noyabrsk
V. A. Kurushina
Industrial University of Tyumen
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Victoria A. Kurushina, PhD in Engineering, Head of Laboratory of Vibration and Hydrodynamics Modelling, Associate Professor at the Department of Transport of Hydrocarbon Resources
Tyumen
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Serov N.V., Kurushina V.A. Modelling the effect of pipeline inclination on the multiphase flow regime. Architecture, Construction, Transport. 2022;(1):88-95. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.31660/2782-232X-2022-1-88-95
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