Experimental study on interfacial waves in vertical core flow

Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering

Volumn 54, Issue 3-4, 2006, Pages 140-148

  Rodriguez, O M H ^a   Bannwart, A C ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CAMPINAS   (Brazil)

Author keywords

Core flow; Holdup; Interfacial waves; Kinematic wave theory; Liquid liquid flow; Oil water flow

Indexed keywords

CORE FLOW; INTERFACIAL WAVES; KINEMATIC WAVE THEORY; LIQUID-LIQUID FLOW; OIL-WATER FLOW;

FLOW OF FLUIDS; FLOW PATTERNS; KINEMATICS; PIPE FLOW;

HEAVY OIL PRODUCTION;

FLOW OF FLUIDS; FLOW PATTERNS; HEAVY OIL PRODUCTION; KINEMATICS; PIPE FLOW;

DEEP WATER; FLOW PATTERN; HEAVY OIL; IMMISCIBLE FLUID; PIPE FLOW;

EID: 33751169157     PISSN: 09204105     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.petrol.2006.07.007     Document Type: Review

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