| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/L27428/01 |
| Title: |
CYCLONIC PRE-CHOKE SEPARATION OF OIL WATER |
| Principal Investigator: |
Thew, Professor M |
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| Department: |
Mechanical and Medical Engineering |
| Organisation: |
University of Bradford |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
29 September 1997 |
Ends: |
28 November 1999 |
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68,830
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Utilising the expertise of field operators, particularly in characterising the pre-choke environment, the main tool would be experimentation in a purpose built rig in which the multi-component multi-phase feed would be measured and controlled including independent variation in mean drop size following development of a geometry to meet the free gas target level, the limit to other variables in feed compositions consistent with satisfactory separation would then be determined. Limited variable geometry would then be investigated to widen the bounds of exceptable feed composition. Two concepts for enhancing performance would then be explored and use of surfactant chemical and upstream electrostatic coalescer.Finally, design studies woul examine for multi-unit installations eg. for pumped wells (low pressure drop) and use in conjunction with solids removal hydrocyclones.
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http://www.brad.ac.uk |