Escoamento multifásico não isotérmico em riser flexível: modelagem e simulação.

Abstract

This work presents a theoretical study on multiphase flow (gas-heavy oil-water) in flexible pipe which is used in many applications of petroleum industry and others industries. The governing equations are based on Eulerian-Eulerian multifluid model and non-omogeneous, by considering the steady non-isothermal laminar flow. The simulations were performed using the computer code CFX-3D. Results of the velocity, pressure, volume fraction and temperature distributions along the pipeline are presented and analyzed. It was verified that the curvature of the pipe and the volumetric fraction of the phases has large influence in the hydrodynamic of flow. An evaluation of paraffin precipitation and the results are consistent physically and allow a better knowledge of multiphase flow (water, heavy oil, gas).