Mechanistic Modeling of Dynamic Zero-Net Liquid Holdup (ZNLH) in Gas-Liquid Cylindrical Cyclone (GLCC©) Separator

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Srinivas Swaroop Kolla ◽  
Megharaj Praneeth Karpurapu ◽  
Ram S. Mohan ◽  
Ovadia Shoham
Keyword(s):  
Gas Flow ◽  
Mechanistic Model ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Mechanistic Modeling ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Liquid Holdup ◽  
Technical Performance ◽  
The Past ◽  
Carry Over ◽  
Static Conditions

Over the past 2 decades, GLCC© compact separators have been replacing the conventional vessel type separators in the Oil & Gas Industry, because of its numerous advantages. Despite these advantages, GLCC separators face two critical problems affecting the performance under extreme operating conditions, namely, Liquid Carry Over (LCO) into the gas leg and Gas Carry Under (GCU) into the liquid leg. This study focuses on the LCO phenomenon. Having a deeper insight into the LCO flow phenomenon helps us to enhance the technical performance of GLCC at these extreme conditions. Several studies were presented in the past on experimental investigations and mechanistic modeling of LCO. In the above cases, mechanistic modeling of LCO was based on Zero Net liquid Holdup (ZNLH) parameter. The liquid holdup in the upper part of the GLCC before it is blown out by gas flow is referred to as ZNLH. ZNLH is an important phenomenon affecting the GLCC pressure behavior and performance characteristics. Above mentioned experimental investigations performed to calculate ZNLH were carried out under static conditions where the effects of superficial liquid velocities were neglected. Investigations have been carried out in this study under dynamic conditions to evaluate the effect of superficial liquid velocities on ZNLH. We found that Dynamic ZNLH results are different from static ZNLH data as they show lower liquid holdup for the same gas velocities. A mechanistic model is proposed in this study to predict dynamic ZNLH and this model is validated against the dynamic ZNLH experimental data. It may be noted that a suitable ZNLH model will help in improving the predictions of the LCO mechanistic model considerably.

Experimental Inverstigations On the Pressure Fluctuations in the Sealing Gap of Dry Gas Seals with Embedded Pressure Sensors

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jingjing Luo ◽  
Dieter Brillert
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Gas Flow ◽  
Static Pressure ◽  
Pressure Sensors ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Test Facility ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Mechanical Seals ◽  
Process Gas ◽  
Sealing Gap

Abstract Dry gas lubricated non-contacting mechanical seals (DGS), most commonly found in centrifugal compressors, prevent the process gas flow into the atmosphere. Especially when high speed is combined with high pressure, DGS is the preferred choice over other sealing alternatives. In order to investigate the flow field in the sealing gap and to facilitate the numerical prediction of the seal performance, a dedicated test facility is developed to carry out the measurement of key parameters in the gas film. Gas in the sealing film varies according to the seal inlet pressure, and the thickness of gas film depends on this fluctuated pressure. In this paper, the test facility, measurement methods and the first results of static pressure measurements in the sealing gap of the DGS obtained in the described test facility are presented. An industry DGS with three-dimensional grooves on the surface of the rotating ring, where experimental investigations take place, is used. The static pressure in the gas film is measured, up to 20 bar and 8,100 rpm, by several high frequency ultraminiature pressure transducers embedded into the stationary ring. The experimental results are discussed and compared with the numerical model programmed in MATLAB, the characteristic and magnitude of which have a good agreement with the numerical simulations. It suggests the feasibility of measuring pressure profiles of the standard industry DGS under pressurized dynamic operating conditions without altering the key components of the seal and thereby affecting the seal performance.

Experimental and numerical investigation on single dent with marginal bump in EHL point contacts

2017 ◽  
Vol 69 (5) ◽  
pp. 798-807
Author(s):  
Xue-feng Wang ◽  
R.F. Hu ◽  
Weiyan Shang ◽  
Fuzhou Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Applied Load ◽  
Surface Defects ◽  
Contact Region ◽  
Point Contact ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Point Contacts ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Entrainment Velocity ◽  
Static Conditions

Purpose The dent is one of typical surface defects on the surfaces of the machine elements and it is not in fact inerratic. This work aims to investigate the effect of a single dent with a marginal bump on the film shape in elastohydrodynamic lubrication (EHL) point contacts. Design/methodology/approach The experimental investigations of a single dent with marginal bump were carried out using multi-beam interferometry in EHL point contacts. In the meantime, its numerical simulation was also finished using multi-level method and multilevel multi-integration method. The effects of the entrainment velocity and the applied load as well as the slide-roll ratio on the film were chiefly discussed. Meanwhile, the comparison of films between smooth and dented surfaces was conducted under simple sliding conditions. Findings Under pure sliding conditions, the minimum film thickness presents itself near the marginal bump at lower entrainment velocity. The inlet dimple before the marginal bump is subjected to the operating conditions. Under pure rolling conditions, the shape of the dent is almost unchanged when it is passing through the contact region at lower entrainment velocity. The dent depth hardly depends on the applied load under static conditions. However, larger load enhances the inlet dimple and the elastic deformation of the dent with the marginal bump under pure sliding conditions. Originality/value This work is helpful to understanding the effect of the marginal bump before the single dent on point contact EHL films.

scholarly journals Influence of Combined Empirical Functions on Slug Flow Predictions of Pipelines With Variable Inclinations

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hossein Zanganeh ◽  
Victoria Kurushina ◽  
Narakorn Srinil ◽  
Omar K. Matar
Keyword(s):  
Steady State ◽  
Slug Flow ◽  
Gas Flow ◽  
Mechanistic Model ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
High Mass ◽  
Momentum Balance ◽  
Liquid Holdup ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Slug Flows

Abstract Prediction of internal multiphase flows in subsea pipelines is an integral part of the oil and gas production system design. High mass and pressure fluctuations are often encountered during the operation with a liquid-gas slug flow regime exhibiting a sequence of long gas bubbles and aerated liquid slugs. It is important for industry to realistically identify the slug flow occurrence and predict slug flow characteristics, depending on several multiphase flow-pipe parameters. These may be achieved using a one-dimensional, steady-state, mechanistic model accounting for a mass and momentum balance of the two liquid-gas fluids within a controlled volume often referred to as a slug unit. By reducing a 3-D flow problem to a 1-D one, several empirical or closure correlations and associated empirical coefficients have been introduced in the literature and used in commercial software predicting slug flows in subsea jumpers, pipelines and risers with variable inclinations. This study aims to investigate the influence of combined 25 closure functions on the predictions of slug flows in horizontal and inclined pipes based on a steady-state mechanistic model for a wide range of superficial liquid and gas velocities. The model with studied closures is implemented by the authors of this study as the numerical tool iSLUG. The model performance is verified with respect to the estimated film liquid holdup, film length and pressure drop per length of a slug unit for an empirically specified translational velocity, slug liquid holdup, slug liquid length and pipe wall wettability. Closure combinations are analyzed using the relative performance factors and compared against available experimental data in order to identify a set of functions suitable for upward, downward and horizontal flows, and the effect of diameter and inclination on the model prediction is considered. The present method and analysis outcomes may further contribute to the improvement of transient liquid-gas flow models to predict more practical cases.

Experimental Investigations on the Pressure Fluctuations in the Sealing Gap of Dry Gas Seals With Embedded Pressure Sensors

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jingjing Luo ◽  
Dieter Brillert
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Gas Flow ◽  
Static Pressure ◽  
Pressure Sensors ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Test Facility ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Mechanical Seals ◽  
Process Gas ◽  
Sealing Gap

Abstract Dry gas lubricated non-contacting mechanical seals (DGS), most commonly found in centrifugal compressors, prevent the process gas flow into the atmosphere. Especially when high speed is combined with high pressure, DGS is the preferred choice over other sealing alternatives. Even though the non-contacting seal is proved reliable; the ultra-thin gas film can still lead to a host of potential problems due to possible contact. In order to investigate the flow field in the sealing gap and to facilitate the numerical prediction of the seal performance, a dedicated test facility is developed to carry out the measurement of key parameters in the gas film. Gas in the sealing film varies according to the seal inlet pressure, and the thickness of gas film depends on this fluctuated pressure. In this paper, the test facility, measurement methods and the first results of static pressure measurements in the sealing gap of the DGS obtained in the described test facility are presented. An industry DGS with three-dimensional grooves on the surface of the rotating ring, where experimental investigations take place, is used. The static pressure in the gas film is measured, up to 20 bar and 8,100 rpm, by several high frequency ultraminiature pressure transducers embedded into the stationary ring. The experimental results are discussed and compared with the numerical model programmed in MATLAB [1], the characteristic and magnitude of which have a good agreement with the numerical simulations. It suggests the feasibility of measuring pressure profiles of the standard industry DGS under pressurized dynamic operating conditions without altering the key components of the seal and thereby affecting the seal performance.

Tangential Wall Jet Flow and Gas Entrainment in Gas-Liquid Cylindrical Cyclone Compact Separator

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Srinivas Swaroop Kolla ◽  
Ram S. Mohan ◽  
Ovadia Shoham
Keyword(s):  
Liquid Film ◽  
Mechanistic Model ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Wall Jet ◽  
Velocity Change ◽  
Gas Entrainment ◽  
Cylindrical Cyclone ◽  
Wall Jet Flow ◽  
Carry Over ◽  
Operational Envelope

Abstract Gas Carry-Under (GCU) is one of the undesirable phenomena that exist in the Gas-Liquid Cylindrical Cyclone (GLCC) separators even within the liquid carry-over Operational Envelope (OE). In order to quantify the GCU, it is important to understand the cause of gas entrainment that occurs in the GLCC other than the incoming entrained gas within the liquid medium. The tangential inclined inlet of 27° with reduced area allows the stratified liquid flow to exit the inlet nozzle tangentially along the wall into the vertical lower part of the GLCC, whereby the liquid film spreads along the wall in an asymmetrical shape. The gas moves to the center of the GLCC and escapes through the gas leg. The liquid film flow is complex and turbulent exhibiting unevenness of the film thickness and asymmetrical velocity distribution. Experimental investigations show that the magnitude of liquid wall jet film tangential and axial velocity change as a function of length along the GLCC below the inlet of the GLCC. This wall jet film flowing down along the wall is the cause for gas entrainment and GCU. The experimental results show that the gas entrainment mechanism is not like the conventional jet entrainment as expected to be occurring in GLCC. The change in velocities of the wall jet film at various liquid heights maintained below the inlet results in varying gas entrainment at various inlet liquid levels and for fluid properties. The wall jet phenomena that takes places at the inlet has been discussed in detail and a mechanistic model capable of predicting the wall jet parameters has been presented in this paper. Further, a novel mechanistic model that is developed for the first time is also presented which can predict the gas entrainment at various liquid levels and flow conditions using the wall jet parameters as an input condition.

An Experimental Research of Gaseous Flow in Rough Microchannels

2011 ◽  
Vol 411 ◽  
pp. 442-446
Author(s):  
Taian Ren ◽  
Lan Chang ◽  
Jing Yun Zhao ◽  
Ge Qin
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Research ◽  
Gas Flow ◽  
Anodic Bonding ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Silicon Substrates ◽  
The Past ◽  
Mems Technology ◽  
Bonding Method ◽  
Mems Process

With the development of MEMS technology and its increasing applications in many engineering fields, the experimental research on micro-scale fluidic theory has become a spotlight topic in the past decade. In this paper, numerical and experimental investigations on the effects of roughness, compressibility and gas rarefaction on the nitrogen flow in rough microchannels had been investigated. Microchannels based on silicon substrates were fabricated by the MEMS process. Roughness surfaces of the microchannels had been obtained by KOH and TMAH solutions with different solubility etching on (100) silicon wafer. The quality of the microchannels was performed with a SEM and the measurements and the overall size of the microchannels were carried out with a step profiler. The Pyrex® 7740 and silicon wafers were packaged using the anodic bonding method. The testing platform was designed and fabricated, and checked for the gas sealing. Finally, the experimental device was constructed, and the results of gas flow in rough microchannels were measured.

Toward a Mechanistic Model of Stress Corrosion Cracking in PHWR Fuel Sheaths

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Oussoren ◽  
Paul Chan ◽  
Diane Wowk ◽  
Andrew Prudil
Keyword(s):  
Stress Corrosion ◽  
Stress Corrosion Cracking ◽  
Failure Time ◽  
Mechanistic Model ◽  
Corrosion Cracking ◽  
Performance Model ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Mechanistic Modeling ◽  
Release Rates ◽  
Hoop Strain

Abstract This work builds on the iodine-induced stress corrosion cracking (ISCC) model of Lewis and Kleczek by integrating the fuel performance model fuel and sheath modeling tool (FAST) to provide thermal and mechanical analysis of the fuel sheath, which was previously required as input parameters. The iodine transport methodology of the Lewis–Kleczek model has been modified to utilize the more mechanistic diffusion model in FAST, and an empirical surface multiplier term has been derived to predict iodine release rates under normal operating conditions based on measured release rates from in-reactor sweep gas tests. A fracture mechanics analysis is implemented using threshold stress intensity values and crack growth rates reported in literature. A correlation to predict crack initiation has been derived by analysis of a database of power histories with known ISCC defects. This correlation is based on the change in sheath hoop strain during a power ramp and is shown to be more accurate at discerning failure versus nonfailure than the correlations used in the previous Lewis–Kleczek model and FUELOGRAMS. Failure time prediction of the model is compared against power ramp test FFO-104 performed at the National Research Experimental (NRX) reactor. Fuel failure is predicted to occur 27% faster than experimentally measured; failure time is explored in a series of sensitivity studies to suggest areas for further development. The model improvements represent a step forward in the mechanistic modeling of stress corrosion cracking (SCC) in pressurized heavy water reactor (PHWR) nuclear fuel.

Effect of Liquid Level on Gas Carry-Under in GLCC Compact Separators

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Srinivas Swaroop Kolla ◽  
Ram S. Mohan ◽  
Ovadia Shoham
Keyword(s):  
Swirling Flow ◽  
Flow Behavior ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Liquid Level ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Level Control ◽  
Oil Flow ◽  
Control Configuration ◽  
Carry Over ◽  
The Stability

Gas Carry-Under (GCU) is one of the two undesirable phenomena that occurs in the GLCC©1 (Gas-Liquid Cylindrical Cyclone) separators. Initial studies have shown that maintaining liquid level below the inlet of the GLCC© under control configuration affects the GCU in GLCC©. Also, it has been hypothesized that effective formation of vortex that is formed in the lower part of the GLCC©, or a stable gas core enhances the separation of gas entrained in the liquid. However, there has not been a systematic study on the effect of liquid level and the stability of the vortex on the GCU. This detailed and extensive experimental study attempts to fill that gap, investigating the effect of different liquid levels maintained below the inlet on the GCU. These studies are performed under the NOC (Normal operating Conditions) below the OPEN for liquid carry-over using control configuration to maintain the liquid level in the GLCC©. This study focuses on measuring the cumulative GCU in the liquid leg of the GLCC© over a period of time. The experimental investigations for GCU are conducted in a state of the art experimental facility for air-water and air-oil flow incorporating pressure and level control configurations. The experiments were carried out using a 3″ diameter GLCC© equipped with gas trap sections to measure simultaneously the GCU in the liquid leg of the GLCC©. The equilibrium liquid level is controlled at 4 different settings starting at 6″ below the GLCC© inlet and increasing to 2 feet below the inlet. It has been observed that the liquid level has tremendous effect on the complex swirling flow behavior in the lower part of the GLCC© and vortex stability, which in turn affects the GCU in the liquid leg of the GLCC©. Also, it has been noted that the liquid level has a significant effect on the Gas Void-Fraction in the liquid leg of the GLCC©, which is a critical parameter for multiphase pump operations.

Mechanistic Modeling of Liquid Carry-Over for 3-Phase Flow in GLCC© Compact Separators

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Srinivas Swaroop Kolla ◽  
Ram S. Mohan ◽  
Ovadia Shoham
Keyword(s):  
Mechanistic Model ◽  
Pressure Control ◽  
Mechanistic Modeling ◽  
Phase Flow ◽  
Fluid Properties ◽  
Control Configuration ◽  
Carry Over ◽  
Water Cut ◽  
Operational Envelope ◽  
Proper Operation

Gas-Liquid Cylindrical Cyclone (GLCC©) Separators have been in use in petroleum and other related industries for over two decades. Prediction of Liquid Carry-Over Operational Envelope (LCO-OE) is essential for designing and proper operation of GLCC©. Earlier mechanistic models for predicting LCO-OE were based on gas-liquid phase flow. A new mechanistic model has been developed for the prediction of the LCO-OE incorporating the effect of watercut and fluid properties for a GLCC© under liquid level and pressure control configuration. The new model captures the effect of viscosity and surface tension on the LCO-OE and the effect of water cut on the onset of annular mist velocity. Comparison between the developed mechanistic model predictions for LCO-OE with the experimental data show a good agreement.

scholarly journals Modeling Bacterial Regrowth and Trihalomethane Formation in Water Distribution Systems

Water ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 463
Author(s):  
Gopinathan R. Abhijith ◽  
Leonid Kadinski ◽  
Avi Ostfeld
Keyword(s):  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Water Distribution ◽  
Mechanistic Model ◽  
Water Distribution Systems ◽  
Sensitivity Study ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Growth Rate Constant ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Bacterial Regrowth ◽  
The Impact

The formation of bacterial regrowth and disinfection by-products is ubiquitous in chlorinated water distribution systems (WDSs) operated with organic loads. A generic, easy-to-use mechanistic model describing the fundamental processes governing the interrelationship between chlorine, total organic carbon (TOC), and bacteria to analyze the spatiotemporal water quality variations in WDSs was developed using EPANET-MSX. The representation of multispecies reactions was simplified to minimize the interdependent model parameters. The physicochemical/biological processes that cannot be experimentally determined were neglected. The effects of source water characteristics and water residence time on controlling bacterial regrowth and Trihalomethane (THM) formation in two well-tested systems under chlorinated and non-chlorinated conditions were analyzed by applying the model. The results established that a 100% increase in the free chlorine concentration and a 50% reduction in the TOC at the source effectuated a 5.87 log scale decrement in the bacteriological activity at the expense of a 60% increase in THM formation. The sensitivity study showed the impact of the operating conditions and the network characteristics in determining parameter sensitivities to model outputs. The maximum specific growth rate constant for bulk phase bacteria was found to be the most sensitive parameter to the predicted bacterial regrowth.

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