This document describes simulation software that models the performance of downhole gas separators under different well conditions. The software aims to help operators select and design separators to maximize pump fillage and production while reducing costs. It summarizes the basic operation of gravity-driven gas separators and defines a "Separator Pump Fillage Factor" metric. The software provides a quantitative animation of separator operation to determine the liquid flow rate that maintains over 95% pump fillage for a given separator design.
The document discusses multiphase flow that occurs in oil and gas wells, which involves the simultaneous flow of two or more fluid phases. It describes the different flow regimes that can occur in upward two-phase vertical flow in wells, including bubble, slug, churn, and annular flow. It also discusses methods for predicting flow regimes, calculating pressure drops, and determining phase holdup and slip velocities in two-phase gas-liquid flow in wells. The modified Hagedorn and Brown method and Beggs and Brill method are two commonly used correlations for calculating pressure drops in two-phase flow.
This document provides information and equations for calculating the flow capacity (Cv) of control valves for liquid, gas, and two-phase flow. It defines Cv as the flow in gallons per minute through a valve with a one psi pressure drop. It describes how to calculate Cv for liquids and gases using factors like pressure recovery, critical pressure ratio, Reynolds number, and piping geometry. Guidelines are given for maximum recommended flow velocities depending on the type of fluid.
Oil separators are designed to treat stormwater runoff from areas where hydrocarbons are handled or spilled. They work by allowing oil to rise to the surface while sediment sinks. This summary discusses their:
- Design as three chambers to separate oil, sediment, and treated water
- Sizing based on treating droplets larger than 60 microns to achieve 10-20 mg/L effluent quality
- Typical treatment of 90-95% of runoff from a maximum 1000m2 catchment area
Valves control fluid flow by varying the pressure applied to the valve stem. A valve's characteristic describes the relationship between stem position and flow rate. For a given fluid and temperatures, flow is a function of stem lift, upstream pressure, and downstream pressure. Valves can have linear, decreasing sensitivity, or increasing sensitivity characteristics. A linear valve has constant sensitivity where flow is directly proportional to lift. An equal percentage valve's sensitivity increases with lift, maintaining an equal percentage change in flow for equal percentage changes in lift. This compensates for line losses and produces a nearly linear effective characteristic.
The document discusses various topics related to continuous distillation processes including:
1) Material balance diagrams for continuous distillation columns and individual plates within the column. Different sections of the column like the rectifying and stripping sections are identified.
2) Common tray designs for distillation columns including bubble cap trays and sieve trays. Operation of these trays and factors influencing liquid-vapor contact are explained.
3) Operating parameters that can impact column performance are reviewed such as feed conditions, pressure drop across the column, flooding, weeping, entrainment, reboiler temperature control and vacuum maintenance. Column diameter is also noted as an important design factor.
molecular distillation and packed columm distillationkuldeepp4652
Theory of molecular distillation:-
The mean free path of a molecule is defined as the average distance through which a molecule can move without coming into collision with another. For material that are regarded as non volatile under ordinary conditions of temperature and pressure are generally removed by this by increasing the mean free path.
Characteristics of the molecular distillation process:-
Very high vacuum
Evaporating surface must be close to the condensing surface
The liquid area is large to avoid boiling and evolution of the vapors is from surface only.
Packed distillation columns
Packed columns are used for distillation, gas absorption and liquid-liquid extraction.
The gas-liquid contact in a packed column is continuous, not stage-wise, as in a plate column.The liquid flows down in the column over a packing surface and the vapor (or the gas) movescounter-currently, up the column. The performance of a packed column is very dependent onthe maintenance of good liquid and gas distribution through the packed bed, and this is animportant consideration in packed column design
The document discusses multiphase flow that occurs in oil and gas wells, which involves the simultaneous flow of two or more fluid phases. It describes the different flow regimes that can occur in upward two-phase vertical flow in wells, including bubble, slug, churn, and annular flow. It also discusses methods for predicting flow regimes, calculating pressure drops, and determining phase holdup and slip velocities in two-phase gas-liquid flow in wells. The modified Hagedorn and Brown method and Beggs and Brill method are two commonly used correlations for calculating pressure drops in two-phase flow.
This document provides information and equations for calculating the flow capacity (Cv) of control valves for liquid, gas, and two-phase flow. It defines Cv as the flow in gallons per minute through a valve with a one psi pressure drop. It describes how to calculate Cv for liquids and gases using factors like pressure recovery, critical pressure ratio, Reynolds number, and piping geometry. Guidelines are given for maximum recommended flow velocities depending on the type of fluid.
Oil separators are designed to treat stormwater runoff from areas where hydrocarbons are handled or spilled. They work by allowing oil to rise to the surface while sediment sinks. This summary discusses their:
- Design as three chambers to separate oil, sediment, and treated water
- Sizing based on treating droplets larger than 60 microns to achieve 10-20 mg/L effluent quality
- Typical treatment of 90-95% of runoff from a maximum 1000m2 catchment area
Valves control fluid flow by varying the pressure applied to the valve stem. A valve's characteristic describes the relationship between stem position and flow rate. For a given fluid and temperatures, flow is a function of stem lift, upstream pressure, and downstream pressure. Valves can have linear, decreasing sensitivity, or increasing sensitivity characteristics. A linear valve has constant sensitivity where flow is directly proportional to lift. An equal percentage valve's sensitivity increases with lift, maintaining an equal percentage change in flow for equal percentage changes in lift. This compensates for line losses and produces a nearly linear effective characteristic.
The document discusses various topics related to continuous distillation processes including:
1) Material balance diagrams for continuous distillation columns and individual plates within the column. Different sections of the column like the rectifying and stripping sections are identified.
2) Common tray designs for distillation columns including bubble cap trays and sieve trays. Operation of these trays and factors influencing liquid-vapor contact are explained.
3) Operating parameters that can impact column performance are reviewed such as feed conditions, pressure drop across the column, flooding, weeping, entrainment, reboiler temperature control and vacuum maintenance. Column diameter is also noted as an important design factor.
molecular distillation and packed columm distillationkuldeepp4652
Theory of molecular distillation:-
The mean free path of a molecule is defined as the average distance through which a molecule can move without coming into collision with another. For material that are regarded as non volatile under ordinary conditions of temperature and pressure are generally removed by this by increasing the mean free path.
Characteristics of the molecular distillation process:-
Very high vacuum
Evaporating surface must be close to the condensing surface
The liquid area is large to avoid boiling and evolution of the vapors is from surface only.
Packed distillation columns
Packed columns are used for distillation, gas absorption and liquid-liquid extraction.
The gas-liquid contact in a packed column is continuous, not stage-wise, as in a plate column.The liquid flows down in the column over a packing surface and the vapor (or the gas) movescounter-currently, up the column. The performance of a packed column is very dependent onthe maintenance of good liquid and gas distribution through the packed bed, and this is animportant consideration in packed column design
Control valves can experience several problems including cavitation, flashing, noise, and choked flow. Cavitation occurs when the pressure drops below the vapor pressure, causing vapor bubbles that implode and cause damage. Flashing happens when downstream vapor pressure is lower than upstream, causing partial vaporization. Noise stems from mechanical vibration, cavitation bubble implosions, and turbulent gas flow. Choked flow is when the flow cannot increase despite lower downstream pressure because the fluid velocity at the venturi reaches sonic speed.
A brief view about the Extraction of Petroleum products from subsurface by using different methods.
Muhammad Wajid Manzoor
Institute of Geology
Punjab University Lahore, Pakistan
Sucker rod pumping short course!!! ~downhole diagnosticenLightNme888
Six-page Petroleum Engineering info-graphic detailing Sucker Rod Pumping of Oil Wells and how to effectively design, operate, and optimize the well's producing efficiency. This is an amazing reference guide for anyone involved with Beam Lift as a means of Artificial Lift!!
www.downholediagnostic.com
This document defines various terms related to well testing in the oil and gas industry. Some key terms include:
1. Acidizing is pumping acid into a wellbore to remove damage and enhance production by increasing the effective well radius. When done at fracturing pressures, it is called acid fracturing.
2. Buildup tests involve measuring bottomhole pressure data after a well is shut in to analyze reservoir properties.
3. Drillstem tests are usually conducted with the drillstring still in the hole, using a downhole shut-in tool to open and close the well at the bottom.
4. Flow regimes seen on log-log derivative plots include radial, spherical, linear and bilinear flow
This document discusses different types of control valves, including globe valves, butterfly valves, ball valves, and gate valves. It describes control valve fundamentals and characteristics, such as Kv and Cv values that define flow capacity. Factors that affect flow capacity are discussed, along with potential issues like cavitation and solutions like anti-cavitation trim designs. Seat leakage classifications and plug designs are covered. In conclusion, control valves are final control elements in process systems and their characteristic curves define their control behavior.
This document discusses packed columns for distillation. It begins with an introduction to distillation and the types of distillation columns. It then focuses on packed columns, describing their components, types of packing materials and packing, design procedures, and methods for calculating packing height. It also covers applications of packed columns, advantages and disadvantages compared to tray columns, and examples of packed column usage.
Presentation explains all the basics about air valves including what are they for, what types are there, where do you use them, how big should they be, and many others.
This document discusses non-mechanical valves used in circulating fluidized bed plants. Non-mechanical valves facilitate the flow of solids between vessels without moving parts or external force, instead using air flow. They are inexpensive, robust, and simple compared to mechanical valves. Common types include L-valves, J-valves, and loop seals. L-valves consist of an L-shaped pipe connecting vessels and use injected air to lubricate solids moving from the vertical to horizontal sections. Loop seals use air injection to fluidize solids and allow gravitational flow between chambers despite pressure differences. Proper design of dimensions and air flows is important for non-mechanical valves to function reliably.
Valvula masoneilan handbook for control valve sizingJupira Silva
This document provides an overview of formulas and concepts for sizing control valves, including:
- Definitions of key terms like flow coefficient (Cv) and pressure recovery factor.
- Equations for calculating liquid and gas flow rates through valves.
- Factors that affect valve sizing like pressure drop, specific gravity, compressibility.
- Concepts like cavitation that must be considered to avoid valve damage.
- How to account for factors like pipe reducers that influence valve performance.
- Tables of constants to use with the provided equations depending on the system units.
The document is a reference for engineers, providing formulas, explanations of concepts, and considerations necessary to properly size
Control Valves types, control valves characterstics, affects on control valves due to various process fluctuations or cavitations or flashing and remidies.The model datasheets also included.
Production optimization using gas lift techniqueJarjis Mohammed
After completed the drilling, set the tubing and completed the well successfully, Petroleum engineers realize that the hydrocarbon fluid won't lift up from bottom hole to the surface by its reservoir drives which are mainly gas cap or water drive. Simply the gas lift technique is to reduce the density of hydrocarbon fluid inside the well to lift it to the surface by injecting compressed gas.
COURSE LINK:
https://www.chemicalengineeringguy.com/courses/gas-absorption-stripping/
Introduction:
Gas Absorption is one of the very first Mass Transfer Unit Operations studied in early process engineering. It is very important in several Separation Processes, as it is used extensively in the Chemical industry.
Understanding the concept behind Gas-Gas and Gas-Liquid mass transfer interaction will allow you to understand and model Absorbers, Strippers, Scrubbers, Washers, Bubblers, etc…
We will cover:
- REVIEW: Of Mass Transfer Basics required
- GAS-LIQUID interaction in the molecular level, the two-film theory
- ABSORPTION Theory
- Application of Absorption in the Industry
- Counter-current & Co-current Operation
- Several equipment to carry Gas-Liquid Operations
- Bubble, Spray, Packed and Tray Column equipments
- Solvent Selection
- Design & Operation of Packed Towers
- Pressure drop due to packings
- Solvent Selection
- Design & Operation of Tray Columns
- Single Component Absorption
- Single Component Stripping/Desorption
- Diluted and Concentrated Absorption
- Basics: Multicomponent Absorption
- Software Simulation for Absorption/Stripping Operations (ASPEN PLUS/HYSYS)
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This document provides an overview of control valves, including applicable standards, types of control valves, leakage classes, characteristics, selection criteria, and noise and cavitation controls. It discusses control valve fundamentals like flow characterization using different cage designs, cavitation and flashing issues, and remedies. The document also summarizes Reliance Petroleum's control valve selection process and installed base of control valves from manufacturers like Fisher, ABB, and CCI.
This document provides information about control valves, including:
1. Control valves are used to modify fluid flow rates in process systems and are typically operated automatically using air pressure.
2. Common types of control valves discussed include globe valves, diaphragm valves, and pinch valves.
3. Important parameters for selecting a control valve include its flow coefficient, pressure and temperature ratings, and cost considerations. Flow characteristics and applications of different valve types are also reviewed.
This document discusses control valves, including their applications in flow, level, pressure, and temperature control. It defines control valves as valves that are remotely controlled to maintain parameters like flow rate, level, pressure, and temperature. The document then covers classifications of control valves based on actuator and valve action. It also discusses components like the valve body and actuator. Characteristics, plugs, cages, and typical valve types are described. Failure modes and valve leakage classes are defined.
Water and Waste Water Treatment - EN - 140716 - webreducedTomas Eriksson
This document discusses water treatment using Körting ejectors. It summarizes that ejectors use the transfer of kinetic energy from a high velocity motive flow to boost the pressure and mix a suction flow. Ejectors have no moving parts and are self-priming. They are used for various water treatment applications including waste water aeration, mixing liquids and gases, and compressing gases. Körting ejectors provide efficient oxygen transfer through fine bubbles and turbulence, require little maintenance, and prevent deposits.
This document provides an overview of distillation theory and design. It discusses the necessary components, calculations, and graphical method (McCabe-Thiele diagram) to determine the minimum reflux ratio and number of trays for a distillation column. The method involves drawing operating lines on a diagram with the vapor and liquid compositions to intersect the equilibrium curve and determine the minimum reflux ratio and number of theoretical trays needed.
This document summarizes flooding in a distillation column. Distillation separates mixtures based on differences in volatility through boiling and vaporization. Flooding occurs when excessive vapor flow carries liquid up the column, reducing efficiency. It can be detected by increases in differential pressure and decreases in separation. The document describes an experiment where a distillation column's reboiler heat was incrementally increased. Measurements from pressure transmitters showed that filtering and monitoring standard deviation of the pressure signal could provide early detection of the column approaching flooding. This allows operators to make adjustments and prevent loss of separation and reduced efficiency.
Noël, c’est l’occasion de mettre l’accent sur ce
qui nous rassemble tous plutôt que ce qui nous
sépare. Voici une sélection de cadeaux de qualité
prenant en compte tous les besoins, qu’ils soient
spécifiques ou plus standards, pour faire plaisir
autour de soi.
Depuis 18 ans, Hop’Toys suit les préceptes du
design pour tous et sélectionne les meilleurs
outils pratiques et ludiques pour accompagner
les parents et les professionnels.
Ce noël, optez pour des jeux et jouets éducatifs
de qualité, issus d’une sélection rigoureuse,
prenant en compte les différentes phases de
développement de l’enfant !
Control valves can experience several problems including cavitation, flashing, noise, and choked flow. Cavitation occurs when the pressure drops below the vapor pressure, causing vapor bubbles that implode and cause damage. Flashing happens when downstream vapor pressure is lower than upstream, causing partial vaporization. Noise stems from mechanical vibration, cavitation bubble implosions, and turbulent gas flow. Choked flow is when the flow cannot increase despite lower downstream pressure because the fluid velocity at the venturi reaches sonic speed.
A brief view about the Extraction of Petroleum products from subsurface by using different methods.
Muhammad Wajid Manzoor
Institute of Geology
Punjab University Lahore, Pakistan
Sucker rod pumping short course!!! ~downhole diagnosticenLightNme888
Six-page Petroleum Engineering info-graphic detailing Sucker Rod Pumping of Oil Wells and how to effectively design, operate, and optimize the well's producing efficiency. This is an amazing reference guide for anyone involved with Beam Lift as a means of Artificial Lift!!
www.downholediagnostic.com
This document defines various terms related to well testing in the oil and gas industry. Some key terms include:
1. Acidizing is pumping acid into a wellbore to remove damage and enhance production by increasing the effective well radius. When done at fracturing pressures, it is called acid fracturing.
2. Buildup tests involve measuring bottomhole pressure data after a well is shut in to analyze reservoir properties.
3. Drillstem tests are usually conducted with the drillstring still in the hole, using a downhole shut-in tool to open and close the well at the bottom.
4. Flow regimes seen on log-log derivative plots include radial, spherical, linear and bilinear flow
This document discusses different types of control valves, including globe valves, butterfly valves, ball valves, and gate valves. It describes control valve fundamentals and characteristics, such as Kv and Cv values that define flow capacity. Factors that affect flow capacity are discussed, along with potential issues like cavitation and solutions like anti-cavitation trim designs. Seat leakage classifications and plug designs are covered. In conclusion, control valves are final control elements in process systems and their characteristic curves define their control behavior.
This document discusses packed columns for distillation. It begins with an introduction to distillation and the types of distillation columns. It then focuses on packed columns, describing their components, types of packing materials and packing, design procedures, and methods for calculating packing height. It also covers applications of packed columns, advantages and disadvantages compared to tray columns, and examples of packed column usage.
Presentation explains all the basics about air valves including what are they for, what types are there, where do you use them, how big should they be, and many others.
This document discusses non-mechanical valves used in circulating fluidized bed plants. Non-mechanical valves facilitate the flow of solids between vessels without moving parts or external force, instead using air flow. They are inexpensive, robust, and simple compared to mechanical valves. Common types include L-valves, J-valves, and loop seals. L-valves consist of an L-shaped pipe connecting vessels and use injected air to lubricate solids moving from the vertical to horizontal sections. Loop seals use air injection to fluidize solids and allow gravitational flow between chambers despite pressure differences. Proper design of dimensions and air flows is important for non-mechanical valves to function reliably.
Valvula masoneilan handbook for control valve sizingJupira Silva
This document provides an overview of formulas and concepts for sizing control valves, including:
- Definitions of key terms like flow coefficient (Cv) and pressure recovery factor.
- Equations for calculating liquid and gas flow rates through valves.
- Factors that affect valve sizing like pressure drop, specific gravity, compressibility.
- Concepts like cavitation that must be considered to avoid valve damage.
- How to account for factors like pipe reducers that influence valve performance.
- Tables of constants to use with the provided equations depending on the system units.
The document is a reference for engineers, providing formulas, explanations of concepts, and considerations necessary to properly size
Control Valves types, control valves characterstics, affects on control valves due to various process fluctuations or cavitations or flashing and remidies.The model datasheets also included.
Production optimization using gas lift techniqueJarjis Mohammed
After completed the drilling, set the tubing and completed the well successfully, Petroleum engineers realize that the hydrocarbon fluid won't lift up from bottom hole to the surface by its reservoir drives which are mainly gas cap or water drive. Simply the gas lift technique is to reduce the density of hydrocarbon fluid inside the well to lift it to the surface by injecting compressed gas.
COURSE LINK:
https://www.chemicalengineeringguy.com/courses/gas-absorption-stripping/
Introduction:
Gas Absorption is one of the very first Mass Transfer Unit Operations studied in early process engineering. It is very important in several Separation Processes, as it is used extensively in the Chemical industry.
Understanding the concept behind Gas-Gas and Gas-Liquid mass transfer interaction will allow you to understand and model Absorbers, Strippers, Scrubbers, Washers, Bubblers, etc…
We will cover:
- REVIEW: Of Mass Transfer Basics required
- GAS-LIQUID interaction in the molecular level, the two-film theory
- ABSORPTION Theory
- Application of Absorption in the Industry
- Counter-current & Co-current Operation
- Several equipment to carry Gas-Liquid Operations
- Bubble, Spray, Packed and Tray Column equipments
- Solvent Selection
- Design & Operation of Packed Towers
- Pressure drop due to packings
- Solvent Selection
- Design & Operation of Tray Columns
- Single Component Absorption
- Single Component Stripping/Desorption
- Diluted and Concentrated Absorption
- Basics: Multicomponent Absorption
- Software Simulation for Absorption/Stripping Operations (ASPEN PLUS/HYSYS)
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You speak spanish? Visit my spanish channel -www.youtube.com/ChemEngIQA
This document provides an overview of control valves, including applicable standards, types of control valves, leakage classes, characteristics, selection criteria, and noise and cavitation controls. It discusses control valve fundamentals like flow characterization using different cage designs, cavitation and flashing issues, and remedies. The document also summarizes Reliance Petroleum's control valve selection process and installed base of control valves from manufacturers like Fisher, ABB, and CCI.
This document provides information about control valves, including:
1. Control valves are used to modify fluid flow rates in process systems and are typically operated automatically using air pressure.
2. Common types of control valves discussed include globe valves, diaphragm valves, and pinch valves.
3. Important parameters for selecting a control valve include its flow coefficient, pressure and temperature ratings, and cost considerations. Flow characteristics and applications of different valve types are also reviewed.
This document discusses control valves, including their applications in flow, level, pressure, and temperature control. It defines control valves as valves that are remotely controlled to maintain parameters like flow rate, level, pressure, and temperature. The document then covers classifications of control valves based on actuator and valve action. It also discusses components like the valve body and actuator. Characteristics, plugs, cages, and typical valve types are described. Failure modes and valve leakage classes are defined.
Water and Waste Water Treatment - EN - 140716 - webreducedTomas Eriksson
This document discusses water treatment using Körting ejectors. It summarizes that ejectors use the transfer of kinetic energy from a high velocity motive flow to boost the pressure and mix a suction flow. Ejectors have no moving parts and are self-priming. They are used for various water treatment applications including waste water aeration, mixing liquids and gases, and compressing gases. Körting ejectors provide efficient oxygen transfer through fine bubbles and turbulence, require little maintenance, and prevent deposits.
This document provides an overview of distillation theory and design. It discusses the necessary components, calculations, and graphical method (McCabe-Thiele diagram) to determine the minimum reflux ratio and number of trays for a distillation column. The method involves drawing operating lines on a diagram with the vapor and liquid compositions to intersect the equilibrium curve and determine the minimum reflux ratio and number of theoretical trays needed.
This document summarizes flooding in a distillation column. Distillation separates mixtures based on differences in volatility through boiling and vaporization. Flooding occurs when excessive vapor flow carries liquid up the column, reducing efficiency. It can be detected by increases in differential pressure and decreases in separation. The document describes an experiment where a distillation column's reboiler heat was incrementally increased. Measurements from pressure transmitters showed that filtering and monitoring standard deviation of the pressure signal could provide early detection of the column approaching flooding. This allows operators to make adjustments and prevent loss of separation and reduced efficiency.
Noël, c’est l’occasion de mettre l’accent sur ce
qui nous rassemble tous plutôt que ce qui nous
sépare. Voici une sélection de cadeaux de qualité
prenant en compte tous les besoins, qu’ils soient
spécifiques ou plus standards, pour faire plaisir
autour de soi.
Depuis 18 ans, Hop’Toys suit les préceptes du
design pour tous et sélectionne les meilleurs
outils pratiques et ludiques pour accompagner
les parents et les professionnels.
Ce noël, optez pour des jeux et jouets éducatifs
de qualité, issus d’une sélection rigoureuse,
prenant en compte les différentes phases de
développement de l’enfant !
Integrated Marketing Solutions is a marketing consultancy firm that has been operating for over 20 years in Egypt. It provides strategic planning, research, and marketing consultancy services through distinct business units. The firm has helped over 200 clients across 15+ industries expand in Egypt and internationally. It aims to be a respected source of business expertise and help organizations achieve their objectives through strategic thinking, integrated solutions, and knowledge sharing.
This document describes an Android smartphone application that provides educational resources, information on agricultural events and schemes, audio voices from agricultural stakeholders, and details on rights to government services for farmers. The app aims to address issues like lack of awareness, poor vernacular information, and difficulties applying for schemes by providing localized offline content in English and Marathi. It allows users to find information, submit their own content, and share resources with other farmers and organizations. Since its launch 11 months ago, the app has been downloaded over 20,000 times and received high ratings.
El documento discute varias fuentes de energía renovables como la eólica, solar e hidráulica, así como nuevos materiales como la fibra óptica, semiconductores y cerámicas que se usan en informática. También describe cómo estas energías y materiales permiten un suministro energético sostenible y de bajo impacto ambiental para el futuro.
Maitena Burundarena es una destacada dibujante argentina nacida en Buenos Aires que ha publicado varios libros de humor, incluyendo la popular serie SUPERADAS que consta de tres volúmenes y ha sido traducida a varios idiomas como catalán, alemán, holandés, portugués e italiano.
El documento presenta información sobre el proceso de investigación científica. Explica que la investigación surge cuando se identifica un problema y tiene como objetivo principal descubrir respuestas a interrogantes mediante métodos científicos. También distingue entre investigación básica, aplicada y documental, e indica que la investigación contribuye al desarrollo teórico de la ciencia social.
El documento describe la historia de las matemáticas desde las civilizaciones antiguas hasta el desarrollo del cálculo diferencial e integral por Newton y Leibniz en el siglo XVII. Explica cómo los conceptos matemáticos como los números se desarrollaron gradualmente y cómo las matemáticas avanzaron a medida que las sociedades se hicieron más complejas. También describe las contribuciones clave de Newton y Leibniz al cálculo y su impacto en las matemáticas modernas.
06. cuestionario (sin respuestas) de hebreos 5 el llamamiento celestialYosef Sanchez
Este documento contiene 26 preguntas sobre varios temas relacionados con la Biblia, incluyendo el reposo de Israel, el sacerdocio, los sacrificios, la justicia divina, el llamado celestial, la salvación a través de la obediencia a Jesús y la madurez espiritual. Las preguntas buscan explorar conceptos como la función del sumo sacerdote, los principios de los sacrificios animales, la diferencia entre sacrificio humano y martirio, y cómo Jesús trajo la vida eterna a través de su perfeccionamiento.
Test Engineer
Responsibilities:
- Involved in test planning and preparation of test strategy document.
- Preparation of test cases based on the functional specifications.
- Execution of test cases and reporting of defects.
- Regression testing of the defects fixed.
- Preparation of test progress reports.
- Coordination with development team for defect resolution.
- Preparation of test closure document with test metrics.
- Involved in user acceptance testing.
- Performed integration testing of interfaces.
- Involved in performance and load testing activities.
- Ensured quality of the application through testing.
- Adhered to quality standards, processes and best
Pseudomonas aeruginosa es un bacilo Gram negativo, flagelado y aerobio que se cultiva fácilmente entre 5-43°C. Es un patógeno oportunista que causa infecciones en heridas, quemaduras, vías respiratorias e infecciones nosocomiales debido a su resistencia a múltiples antibióticos. Se trata comúnmente con aminoglucósidos o penicilinas de amplio espectro usadas en combinación para prevenir la resistencia, aunque Pseudomonas puede disminuir las defensas antimicrobianas.
This document discusses the importance of truth and living according to truth. It emphasizes that Satan will deceive many with false doctrines, teachings, and miracles, so God's people must make diligent study of the Bible to discern truth from error. Living according to truth involves strict adherence to health reform principles and the laws of God's kingdom. The medical missionary work that accompanies the third angel's message is important for preparing people for Christ's coming and enabling them to understand and spread God's message.
The document outlines the design of a gas and oil separator for an oil field. It discusses the key functional sections of separators including inlet diverters to separate gas and liquid, a liquid collection section, a gravity settling section, and mist extractor section. It also describes different types of separators such as vertical, horizontal, and spherical separators. The functions of oil and gas separators are given as removing oil from gas, removing gas from oil, isolating water from oil, and maintaining optimum pressure. Components inside the separator vessel like inlet diverters and wave breakers are also explained.
Fundamentals of pumps I Types and overview I Gaurav Singh RajputGaurav Singh Rajput
This document provides an overview of different types of pumps, including their basic functions and applications. It discusses positive displacement pumps, which displace a fixed amount of liquid with each cycle, and centrifugal pumps, which increase liquid velocity to convert it to pressure. Positive displacement pumps include reciprocating pumps like piston and diaphragm pumps, and rotary pumps like gear, lobe, screw, and vane pumps. Centrifugal pumps are high-flow pumps commonly used for water transportation. The document compares pump types and provides details on operation and examples of gear, lobe, screw, and vane rotary positive displacement pumps.
The document discusses fuel injection and spray formation in diesel engines. It examines the effects of injection pressure on engine performance and emissions. The results of an experiment showed that brake thermal efficiency peaked at an injection pressure of 200 bars, while brake specific fuel consumption was lowest. CO and smoke emissions decreased with higher injection pressure, while UHC first decreased and then increased as pressure became too high. Optimal injection pressure was found to be 200 bars for a 20% biodiesel blend. Cavitation in the fuel injector nozzle enhances spray atomization and improves combustion. Nozzle geometry and injection conditions can affect cavitation.
DESIGN OPTIMIZATION OF SEDIMENT WATER FILTER USING REVERSE ENGINEERING AND CF...shreyansh sahu
Objective of Project
• To develop the domain understanding in the area of filters and filtration system.
• This POC is to validate the Flow of water through polypropylene cartridge filter in a 250 LPH capacity RO filter plant with actual
results.
• To make 3D CAD model of existing Polypropylene sediment water filter by taking dimension using Vernier calliper.
• The scope of this project is to compare experimental results on flow regime and pressure drop of cartridge filter with that of
CFD simulation results.
• It is generally desirable to determine the pressure drop across the porous medium and to predict the flow field in order to
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Downhole gas separator performance simulation software paper swpsc 2014(1)
1. 1
Down-Hole Gas Separator Performance Simulation
Software
J. N. McCoy, Ken Skinner and O. Lynn Rowlan, Echometer Company
Kyle Marshall, Capsher Technology
Tony Podio
Abstract
The performance of down hole gas separators is simulated in software. Different production rates, different
sizes of separators, different SPM and different gas bubble rise velocities are simulated to show the
performance of different separators and different well conditions. This simulation software is a great aid in
educating personnel in the operation, performance, selection and proper design of gas separators.
Knowledge and use of this software will help operators increase pump fillage and total production and also
reduce operating expenses.
Definition of Terms and Basic Operation of Down hole Gas Separators
A frequent reason for inefficient down-hole pump operation is incomplete liquid fillage caused by gas
interference especially when the pump intake is set above the perforations that are producing gas and
liquid. A common solution of this problem is to install, at the bottom of the tubing, a down hole gas
separator (often called a “gas anchor”) just below the pump intake or to configure the completion so that
the pump intake is located below the gas entry point into the wellbore. These designs take advantage of
natural separation due to gravity segregation of the gas and liquid phases to maximize the volume of liquid
delivered to the pump intake.
Figure 1 is a simplified schematic of what is defined as a “tubing conveyed down hole gas separator”
installed above the producing formation and showing the fluids (oil, water and gas) entering from the
perforations and flowing upwards in the wellbore annulus to the separator openings. The majority of the
produced gas flows past the separator inlet openings and continues up through the casing-tubing annulus to
the surface1
while the liquid and a smaller amount of gas enter the separator inner annulus. At the top of the
separator outer barrel or mud anchor are several openings through which the produced liquid and some gas
enter the separator and also through which the separated gas can return to the wellbore. The dip tube is a
small diameter tube inside the separator outer barrel that directs the produced fluid to the pump intake and
into the pump barrel. Inside the separator annulus there is a gas/liquid mixture with the liquid flowing
down towards the dip tube suction. The less dense fluid in the mixture, i.e. the gas, has an upward velocity
relative to the denser liquid. Depending on its size, each gas bubble in the separator annulus (annular area
between the separator outer barrel and the dip tube) has an upward velocity relative to the liquid, known as
the slip velocity. The motion and position of the gas bubbles depend on the difference between the
downward liquid velocity and upwards bubble slip velocity. For a given liquid flow rate and separator
design, small bubbles (less than 1/16 of an inch) may be dragged by the liquid into the dip tube while larger
gas bubbles (greater than 1/4 inch) may flow upwards and out through the separator ports, ultimately
venting out through the casing-tubing annulus. Therefore, the slower the liquid is moving down the smaller
the volume of gas that is dragged by the liquid into the dip tube. Consequently the pump liquid fillage
would be near 100%.
2. 2
In this gravity separation system, the efficiency of separation of gas from liquid is controlled by the
downward liquid velocity in the annulus between the separator outer barrel and the inner dip tube. The
liquid velocity is controlled by two variables:
1. The actual pump displacement rate. For a rod pump this rate is determined by the plunger area, the
plunger velocity and the plunger leakage.
2. The annular area between the internal diameter (ID) of the separator outer barrel and the outer
diameter (OD) of the dip tube.
Field experience and laboratory studies1-10
have shown that when the separator annular liquid velocity is
less than or equal to about 6 inches per second the majority of the large (greater than1/4 inch) gas bubbles
are able to overcome the drag forces caused by the liquid’s downward motion and flow upwards so that
mainly liquid reaches the entry to the dip tube. As the downward liquid velocity increases, above this 6
inch/second limit, a larger volume of gas is dragged down the separator annulus and into the pump. The
pump’s liquid fillage decreases accordingly. This concept is clearly illustrated in Figure 2 where three
video snapshots are displayed for different downward liquid velocity inside the annulus of a separator (built
with clear acrylic pipe 2.75 inch ID and with a 1.5 inch OD dip tube) inside clear 6 inch ID casing. When
the video was taken the gas flow rate in the casing annulus was constant at about 96 MSCF/D. Liquid rate
through the separator was increased gradually from zero to 420 Bbl/day. When the liquid rate is 243
Bbl/day its velocity in the separator annulus is 5 inch/second and only very small gas bubbles are seen
being dragged down and into the dip tube. When the rate is increased to 275 Bbl/D the liquid velocity is
about 6 inch/sec and a high concentration of bubbles has formed in the separator annuls above the entrance
to the dip tube. These bubbles are in equilibrium (they do not rise or move downwards) while liquid and
smaller bubbles are flowing down and into the dip tube.
(NOTE: Copies of the original videos can be downloaded for free from the following web site:
http://www.utexas.edu/ce/petex//aids/pubs/beamlift/toolbox/#downholeseparator and also will be handed
out at the SWPSC with the simulation software.)
For a pumped well the downward liquid velocity in the separator annulus is determined by the ratio of the
actual pump displacement rate to the separator annular area. In practical terms, a pump rate of 53.4 Bbl/day
flowing in a conduit that has a cross sectional area of 1 square inch results in an average liquid velocity of 6
inches per second. For a given outer-barrel/dip-tube diameter combination, a liquid flow rate limit that
results in efficient gas/liquid separation can be computed knowing the annular area. For example, a
pumping well completed with 5-1/2 inch casing and 2-7/8 tubing with a separator dip tube of 1-1/4 inch
outer diameter set inside a 2-7/8 perforated sub and separator outer barrel would have an annular area of
approximately 3.45 square inches which would result in an efficient liquid separation capacity of 184
bbl/day. Table 1 lists the capacities of some of the most common practical separator configurations
assuming that their performance is not affected by other variables such as excessive casing gas flow rate or
the installation tools causing restricted flow into the pump such as small strainer nipples or long dip tubes.
Special Pumps
Whenever the pump intake is set above the perforations in a well producing significant free gas the down
hole gas separator is the principal component in determining the pump liquid fillage. For normal pump
operation the percentage of liquid present in the pump barrel at the top of the upstroke cannot be larger than
the percentage of liquid that the down hole gas separator delivers at the pump intake. One exception is
when special pumps with a large barrel/plunger clearance or pumps with variable slippage barrels are used
to fill the pump with additional liquid flowing into the barrel from the bottom of the tubing rather than from
below the standing valve. Since liquid flows into the pump barrel from the tubing, the production rate from
the formation is reduced. Such specialty pumps are not included in the following discussion.
Separator Pump Fillage Factor
Based on the previous description of the gravity mechanism at work in the gas separator and the operation
of the pump, we can define a Separator Pump Fillage Factor that represents the % of liquid that a given
separator with a specific design delivers to the pump intake at different displacement rates.
3. 3
Given a pumping well where the casing annulus gas flow rate is significant but results in a gas superficial
velocity less than 5 ft per second, then the Separator Pump Fillage Factor is primarily a function of only
the liquid flow rate through the separator and thus of the actual pump displacement rate. For a given
separator design, the pump fillage factor is a value close to 100% only for very low pumping rates where
the liquid velocity is such that just very small gas bubbles reach the entrance of the dip tube. Such low rates
generally are not economical and are not used in practice. As the pumping rate increases the Pump Fillage
Factor decreases as shown by numerous controlled laboratory tests reported in reference 2.
The general trend of the Separator Pump Fillage Factor is illustrated in Figure 3 for three of the separator
designs listed in Table 1. The Pump Fillage Factor decreases slowly from 100% as the liquid rate increases.
Then at some point, near the liquid rate that corresponds to the 6 inch/per second liquid velocity limit, it
begins to drop rapidly .This flow rate is indicated on the horizontal axis by the colored dot markers and
corresponds to the point where the Fillage Factor begins to drop below 95-97%. When the liquid flow rate
exceeds this limit, the shape of the curve past this point varies slightly depending of factors such as number
and shape of the openings into the separator and the flow rate of the gas flowing in the casing-tubing
annulus. These effects are minor, as described in detail in Reference 2, compared to the effect of the
separator annular flow area in determining the separator capacity.
For evaluation of a specific separator design or for selection of a standard off-the-shelf separator, the
important quantity is the flow rate at which the separator efficiency begins to deteriorate. The actual shape
of the pump fillage factor curve for rates greater than the limit does not impact on the decision about the
performance of a specific separator since the objective is to design or select a separator that delivers better
than 95% liquid to the pump intake.
For a given combination of plunger pump and gas separator the net liquid pump displacement can be
computed as the product of the net plunger displacement times the Separator Pump Fillage Factor as
expressed in the following relation:
Where:
PumpDisplacement is the net pump flow rate in bbl/day.
PlungerDisplacement is the plunger flow rate in bbl/day, corresponding to the plunger travel, plunger
diameter and pumping speed.
Separator Pump Fillage Factor is a number that depends on the specific separator design and the plunger
flow rate.
This relation assumes that the pump-separator system does not suffer from other inefficiencies that would
reduce the pump liquid fillage such as using an undersized standing valve, a small diameter strainer nipple,
a screen strainer, an excessively long small diameter dip tube, or the presence of scale or paraffin that
partially obstructs the intake and restricts inflow of liquid to the pump barrel.
The software described in this paper has the objective of assisting the operator in the selection of a specific
down hole gas separator by computing the maximum pumping rate that keeps the pump barrel at a liquid
fillage greater than 95% and displaying a quantitative animation of the operation of the separator. The best
suited separator is one that results in the greatest flow rate for a fillage factor of 95%.
4. 4
Simulation and Visualization of Down-Hole Gas Separator Operation
Although the basic principles of down hole gas separation described in the previous section are relatively
simple, the interaction between the plunger pump operation and the separator are somewhat difficult to
visualize since it involves dynamic effects of multi-phase flow. The flow of the liquid and the gas within
the separator is intermittent and dependent on the motion and velocity of the pump plunger.
Referring to Figure 1, during the plunger upstroke fluid is removed from the lower portion of the gas
separator through the dip tube and is delivered to the pump intake. During the same time, liquid and gas
flow from the casing annulus through the separator openings into the separator annulus. Whenever the
casing annular gas flow rate is significant it causes lots of turbulence and creates a mixture of liquid with
gas broken up into bubbles of various sizes. The amount of gas that enters the separator with the liquid is
dependent on the pumping rate and the percentage of gas and liquid that are present in the casing annulus.
This percentage of gas and liquid can be estimated easily by analyzing acoustic fluid level records that
include measurement of casing pressure buildup rate.
As the liquid inside the separator is moving downwards, it drags a certain amount of gas bubbles towards
the bottom of the separator at a net velocity that is equal to the liquid velocity minus the gas bubble slip
velocity. For example, the duration of the plunger upstroke for a pumping speed of 10 strokes per minute is
approximately 3 seconds (assuming a conventional beam pump). Assuming that for the current pumping
speed the liquid is moving down at an average of about 6 inches per second it would travel a distance of 18
inches from the bottom of the separator openings by the end of the plunger upstroke. Small gas bubbles that
have an upwards slip velocity of only 2 inches per second will have an average downwards net velocity of
6-2=4 inches/second and will be dragged down a distance of 12 inches from the bottom of the openings by
the end of the plunger upstroke. Large bubbles that have a slip velocity greater than 6 inches per second
inches per second would not be dragged down towards the bottom of the separator annulus.
During the approximate 3 second duration of the plunger down stroke, the flow of liquid into the dip tube
and the pump stops and the downward velocity of the liquid in the separator annulus becomes zero. The
small gas bubbles will rise at a rate of 2 inches per second (the liquid is at rest) to a distance of 6 inches
from their current position. At that time they still will be located inside the separator annulus at 6 inches
below the bottom of the separator openings. During the next plunger upstroke they will be dragged further
down another 12 inches and reach a point 24 inches from the openings. This process will continue until the
small bubbles eventually will reach the entrance to the dip tube (regardless of the length of the dip tube)
and will flow into the pump. Those bubbles that have a slip velocity greater than 6 inches per second will
not be dragged below the bottom of the separator openings and will exit through the separator openings.
Most gas bubbles that are in the separator annulus below the bottom of the ports at the beginning of the
upstroke will eventually be drawn into the pump.
This model of the flow mechanism inside the separator annulus is much simplified since the velocity of the
pump plunger is not a constant but goes from zero to a maximum at about the middle of the upstroke and
then back to zero at the top of the stroke. Also the flow into the pump barrel occurs only during the time
when the standing valve is open. The operation of the standing valve is controlled by the difference in
pressure between the pump barrel and the pump intake which does not necessarily occur from the
beginning to the end of the plunger upstroke. Figure 4 displays the detailed analysis of a dynamometer
record acquired in a pumping well where the pump liquid fillage was about 94%. The figure on the left
shows the actual instantaneous plunger velocity (green line) during one stroke for a rod pump operating at
about 7 strokes per minute. From inspection of the pump dynamometer card for this stroke, displayed at the
bottom right, we can see that the tubing is not anchored and the pump barrel is filled with liquid. Notice
that the plunger velocity starts at zero, increases slowly then speeds up (at point where the SV opens) then
peaks at about 55 inch/sec at about 3.1 seconds. The plunger then slows down as it reaches the top of the
stroke where the standing valve closes. Knowing the plunger area and the cross sectional area of the
separator annulus one can compute the instantaneous velocity of the liquid moving down inside the
separator. The corresponding value for this upstroke is plotted on the graph as the black curve. The liquid
velocity in the separator annulus is plotted as a negative value indicating liquid is moving down. The
velocity is zero until about 1.9 seconds when the standing valve opens, then reaches a maximum of about -
5. 5
17 inches/second then back to zero when the standing valve closes at about 4.1 seconds. Therefore
downward flow of liquid in the separator annulus occurs only during (4.1-1.9) = 2.2 seconds out of the 8.6
seconds of the total stroke period. This means that the liquid in the separator annulus is practically
stationary during 6.4 seconds which is the time available for gas bubbles to slip upwards and out of the
separator. The simplified separator model discussed earlier considers that the liquid’s “quiet” time would
be one half of the stroke period, or only 4.3 seconds.
This illustrates the need to couple a realistic model of the plunger operation and the separator flow model in
order to correctly evaluate the liquid capacity of a specific separator design. However, for separator design
and comparison purposes it is sufficient to represent the plunger velocity function with an approximate but
realistic model that corresponds to the type of pumping unit used. (Note: a more accurate separator design
application could use the plunger velocity function that could be exported from the QRod program)
Figure 5 shows the generalized liquid inflow profile that is a default option in the simulation software
presented in this paper. It assumes that the pump is operated by a beam pump and that operation of the
standing valve follows a normal pattern so that downward liquid flow in the separator annulus occurs
during about 43% of the pumping period. The maximum flow rate corresponds to about 3.77 times the
average plunger displacement rate assuming the pump is full of liquid at the top of the pump stroke. The
trapezoidal shape is derived from studying the plunger movement observed in a large number of
dynamometer cards in wells producing at significant rates and with no gas interference. Future versions of
the application will include the ability to specify or import different plunger velocity profiles such as for
linear motion pumping units and progressing cavity pumps.
Gas Separator Simulation Application
To evaluate the performance of the separator it is necessary to simulate the operation of the combined
system consisting of the separator, the down-hole pump and the pumping unit, in conjunction with the
operating parameters. The characteristics of the system have to be defined by the user through input data
provided to the application.
The objectives of the application are:
Provide to the user a tool to easily compare the probable performance of different designs
pumping system combinations and fluid properties.
Present results in a simple and graphical format.
Visualize the effect of modifying separator and pumping system parameters on the performance of
the gas separator.
Facilitate data input and user interaction with software
Figure 6 present the display screen presented to the user for input of the simulation parameters. Data
shown are default values representing a system that is commonly used by most operators and include:
Casing size
Separator Type
Separator outer barrel OD and ID (inches)
Dip Tube OD and ID (inches)
Dip Tube Length below separator inlet openings (inches)
Gas Bubble Slip Velocity (inch/second
Production rate (Bbl/day)
Pumping speed in strokes per minute
To facilitate interaction with the application a number of preset separator types are included in the pull-
down menu so the user only has to choose from the following:
Collar Size Separator (Echometer)
o 2 3/8 inch collar size separator
6. 6
o 2 7/8 inch collar size separator
o 3.5 inch collar size separator
Poor Boy Separator
o 2 3/8 inch poor boy with 8 foot dip tube and 4 ft perforated nipple.
o 2 7/8 inch poor boy with 8 foot dip tube and 4 ft perforated nipple.
Custom Separator
o Dip tube length below separator inlet (default 4 ft)
o OD of gas separator outer barrel
o ID of gas separator outer barrel
o OD of dip tube
o ID of dip tube
The user can accept the preset values or input his particular design and operating conditions.
Once the pumping/separator system has been defined the simulation is executed by clicking on the large
green button on the top which starts pump operation and switches to the separator visualization and
animation screen shown in Figure 7 where the user can see observe in real time the distribution and flow of
the gas and liquid in the separator. In the figure, one can observe that when a particular separator is
operating near capacity, mostly liquid occupies the lower portion of the separator annulus and mostly gas is
in the upper part with a net gaseous/liquid interface at about 3/4 of the distance from the separator
openings to the entrance to the dip tube. This interface oscillates up and down as the plunger strokes but it
never reaches the bottom of the dip tube so that only a minimal volume of gas reaches the pump intake.
For this example this condition occurs at a pumping speed of about 7 SPM with a corresponding pump
displacement of 100 Bbl/day. From this screen the user can start and stop the pump and change the
pumping speed so as to observe the effect of SPM on the separator’s performance and the position of the
gas bubbles within the separator annulus. The liquid rate that corresponds to a particular condition is
displayed in real time and a warning message is shown when the gas breaks through into the bottom of the
dip tube and into the pump.
The simulation and visualization software lets the user make adjustments to the separator design in order to
develop the best arrangement for the particular well conditions. Returning to the input the separator
parameters can be easily modified and the new results observed in the animation screen.
The separator simulation application can also be valuable in training of personnel that are involved in
monitoring and optimizing the operation of pumping wells.
Field studies will be conducted with operators in specific areas to determine the recommended bubble slip
velocity to be used for wells in that area.
Following are the principal assumptions that have been considered in the development of the simulation:
A gaseous fluid column exists above the pump and separator ports.
The dip tube and standing valve are properly sized and installed for minimum pressure drop so gas
is not released from oil in the dip tube and in the pump intake standing valve flow path.
The plunger does not leak excessively.
The Production Rate that the operator enters is the actual production rate which would also be the
pump displacement assuming 100% pump fillage and minimum plunger leakage.
These conditions must be satisfied for the simulation to provide a reasonably accurate representation of the
operation of the separator.
The Down-Hole Gas Separator Simulation and Visualization is a free application for Windows OS that can
be downloaded from the Echometer web site www.echometer.com.
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Down-Hole Gas Separator Design Recommendations
The following summary recalls some of the most important concepts about down hole gas separator design
that have been developed over numerous years of field experience and laboratory testing 1-9
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Maximize the size of the separator annular area to maximize the separator liquid capacity.
Using a mud anchor with thin walls increases the size of the separator annular area. But efforts
should be made to ensure that the mud anchor walls have the necessary strength.
For gravity-driven separators in low viscosity fluid applications, good gas-liquid separation occurs
when the superficial downward liquid velocity inside the separator is 6 in/second or less. The
separator pump fillage factor decreases rapidly when this liquid velocity is exceeded.
Excessive gas velocity in the casing annulus reduces the separator performance since it prevents
liquid from entering the separator openings. The annular area between casing and separator should
be large enough so that gas velocity in the casing annulus is less than 10 ft/sec.
A long dip tube can be detrimental. A 5.5 ft long dip tube is enough for efficient gas separation
for gravity-driven separators. The dip tube should extend about 4-5 feet below the separator inlet
openings.
The inner diameter of the dip tube should be sufficient to minimize the overall pressure drop
through the separator.
Under laboratory conditions2
, increasing the total area of the openings into the separator to over
65% of the separator outer barrel-dip tube annular area does not considerably improve the
separator efficiency.
Multiple rows of opening are not necessary. Additional rows should only be considered if port
plugging is anticipated, based on the chemical evaluation of the fluids.
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References
1) Robles, J. and A. L. Podio, “Effect of Free Gas and Downhole Gas Separation Efficiency on the
Volumetric Efficiency of Sucker Rod Pumps and Progressing Cavity Pumps,” Proceedings of the
43rd Annual Meeting of the SWPSC, 1996.
2) Bohorquez, R., Ananaba, V., Alabi, O., Podio, A. L., Lisigurski, O. and Guzman, M.: 2009,
“Laboratory Testing of Downhole Gas Separators”, SPE Production and Operations, Volume 24,
Number 4, pp.499-509.
3) Campbell, J. H., Brimhall, R.M., 1989. “An Engineering Approach to Gas Anchor Design,” SPE
Production Operations Symposium.
4) Clegg, J.D., “Another Look at Gas Anchors”. 1989, Southwestern Petroleum Short Course
Proceedings pp.293-307.
5) Guzman, M., 2005. “Downhole Gas Separator Performance in Sucker Rod Pumping System”,
M. S. Thesis, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin.
6) Lisigurski, O., 2004. “The Effect of Geometry on the Efficiency of Downhole Gas Separators”,
M. S. Thesis, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin.
7) McCoy, J.N., Podio, A.L., Lisigurski, O., Patterson, J., and Rowlan, L.: “A Laboratory Study with
Field Data of Downhole Gas Separators,” SPE 96619, Presented at the 2005 SPE Annual
Technical Conference held in Dallas, Texas, 9-12 October.
8) McCoy, J.N., Podio, A.L.: “Improved Downhole Gas Separator,” 1998, Presented at the Annual
Southwestern Petroleum Short Course.
9) Patterson, J.C., and Leonard, L.: “Gas Anchor Design Changes Used to Improve Gas Separation in
Coalbed Methane Operations in Wyoming,” 2003, Presented at the Annual Southwestern
Petroleum Short Course.
10) McCoy, J. N. et al. 2013: “Optimizing Downhole Packer-Type Separators”, 2013, Presented at the
Annual Southwestern Petroleum Short Course.
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Table 1 – Efficient Operation Capacity of Typical Down-Hole Gas Separators
Separator Type
OD barrel,
inch
ID barrel,
inch
OD dip
tube,
inch
Annular Area
in2
Efficient
Operation
Capacity
Bbl/day
2-3/8 Poor Boy 2.375 1.990 1.350 1.76 94
2-3/8 Collar Size 3.000 2.750 1.350 4.57 244
2-7/8 Poor Boy 2.875 2.441 1.660 2.51 134
2-7/8 Collar Size 3.750 3.500 1.660 7.45 398
3-1/2 Poor Boy 3.500 2.990 1.900 4.18 223
3-1/2 Collar Size 4.500 4.260 1.900 11.34 606
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Figures
Figure 1 – Schematic Diagram and Definition of Terms for a Tubing Conveyed Down Hole Gas
separator
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Tubing Conveyed Downhole Gas Separator
Gravity separation of gas
and liquid is the governing
mechanism of down hole
gas separators.
Casing
Pump
Separator
Openings
Separator
Annulus
Outer barrel
Dip tube
Casing
Annulus
Flow from
Formation
Gas
Liquid
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Figure 2 – Video Snap-shots of Gas Bubble Concentration
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in Separator Annulus as a Function of
Downward Liquid Flow Rate for Annular Area of 5.15 in
2
Effect of Liquid Velocity
5 inch/sec
243 BPD
6 inch/sec
275 BPD
9 inch/sec
420 BPD
Separator Outer Barrel
Dip Tube
Casing
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Figure 3 – Pump Fillage Factor as a Function of Plunger Displacement Rate for 3 Separator
Designs. (Colored markers on horizontal axis indicate individual separator capacities from Table 1)
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60
70
80
90
100
110
0 100 200 300 400 500 600
PumpFillageFactor%
PlungerDisplacementRate,Bbl/day
Separator PumpFillage Factor vs. Plunger DisplacementRate for
Different SeparatorDesigns
2-3/8 poor boy w/1.32 OD dip tube 2-7/8 poor boy w/ 1.66 OD dip tube
2-7/8 Collar size w/ 1.66 OD dip tube
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Figure 4 – Pump Plunger Velocity and Velocity of Liquid in Separator Annulus for Conventional
Beam Pump Operating at 6.95 Strokes per Minute.
Figure 5 – Generalized Liquid Inflow Profile for Separator Simulation
Plunger Velocity and Velocity of Liquid in the Separator
Annulus During One Pump Stroke
4.17 sec
SV Closes
1.8 sec
SV Opens
Pump Plunger
Velocity
Liquid Velocity
Inside Separator
20
Pump Plunger
Velocity
Liquid Velocity in
Separator Annulus
Separator Liquid Flow Rate Profile
Maximum Rate is 3.77 times Average
Profile selected from dynamometer
data on higher volume wells.
400
300
200
100
0
Time as % of stroke Period
Average Production Rate
SeparatorLiquidInflowProfile,percent
ofAverageRate
100
%
48%5 %
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Figure 6 – Simulator Input Screen for Definition of Gas Separator Dimensions and
Pumping System and Fluid Properties.