Computational fluid dynamics modelling of liquid–solid slurry flows in pipelines: State-of-the-art and future perspectives

GV Messa, Q Yang, OE Adedeji, Z Chára, CAR Duarte… - Processes, 2021 - mdpi.com
Slurry pipe transport has directed the efforts of researchers for decades, not only for the
practical impact of this problem, but also for the challenges in understanding and modelling …

[HTML][HTML] Early gas kick detection in vertical wells via transient multiphase flow modelling: A review

AK Sleiti, G Takalkar, MH El-Naas, AR Hasan… - Journal of Natural Gas …, 2020 - Elsevier
Gas influx from reservoir into the wellbore during drilling, tripping, or other operations, is a
hazard. In the early stages, the influx may be nearly undetectable, but the kick can rapidly …

Measuring solid cuttings transport in Newtonian fluid across horizontal annulus using electrical resistance tomography (ERT)

MF Qureshi, MH Ali, H Ferroudji, G Rasul… - Flow Measurement and …, 2021 - Elsevier
The in-situ visualization of flow in the opaque pipes and annulus is a major cause of concern
for studying hole cleaning issues and multiphase flow patterns in the oil and gas industry …

Investigation of cutting transport in horizontal/deviated annulus using visualization and pressure drop techniques for two-phase slurry flow

A Barooah, MS Khan, MS Khaled, MA Rahman… - Journal of Natural Gas …, 2022 - Elsevier
Inadequate hole-cleaning in an annulus leads to several problems such as mechanical pipe
sticking, premature bit wear, formation fracturing, and/or slow drilling. However, the literature …

3D numerical and experimental modelling of multiphase flow through an annular geometry applied for cuttings transport

H Ferroudji, MA Rahman, A Hadjadj, TN Ofei… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Accurate estimation of volume fraction and pressure gradient is considered indicating
parameters of efficient cuttings transportation. It is vital, in this regard, to consider all …

Comprehensive review on various gas hydrate modelling techniques: Prospects and challenges

JKS Sayani, B Lal, SR Pedapati - Archives of Computational Methods in …, 2021 - Springer
Gas hydrates is one the most complex flow assurance problems encountered in pipelines.
The gas hydrate formation in pipelines eventually leads to the blockage of pipelines …

Bridging the divide between iterative optical polishing and automation

D Walker, JI Ahuir-Torres, Y Akar, PA Bingham… - Nanomanufacturing and …, 2023 - Springer
Several recent business reports have described the global growth in demand for optical and
photonic components, paralleled by technical reports on the growing shortage of skilled …

Application of artificial neural network to multiphase flow metering: A review

S Bahrami, S Alamdari, M Farajmashaei… - Flow Measurement and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Multiphase flow has many applications, such as oil and gas industries. Flow meter devices
must be calibrated with field or laboratory data. One of the best methods to calibrate the …

Design and numerical simulation study of a novel aicd for water control and gas production in gas wells

S Gao, H Li, S Nie, Y Ai, H Luo, Y Li - ACS omega, 2023 - ACS Publications
The automatic inflow control device (AICD) used for water control and gas recovery in gas
wells as the core component of gas well intelligent layered/segmented production and water …

Analysis of cuttings transport and flow pattern in nearly horizontal extended reach well

G Rasul, MF Qureshi, H Ferroudji, S Butt… - … Research in Fluid …, 2020 - semarakilmu.com.my
During the drilling activity, in an extended reach well, the deposition of cuttings (solids) in the
annulus can lead to issues such as differential sticking and inefficient hole cleaning. This …