Experiments in a combined up stream downstream slug flow

Slug flow induced by the combination of a downstream and an upstream two phase flow is very common in the oil industry, mainly when the pipelines are installed on hilly terrains. This phenomenon can be dangerous for the equipment operation because it induces vibrations due to the slugs intermittent...

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Main Authors: Toledo-Velázquez M., Libreros D., Carvajal-Mariscal I., Sánchez-Silva F., Saidani-Scott H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2013-04-01
Series:EPJ Web of Conferences
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/20134501082