TY  - JOUR
UR  - https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85131073956&doi=10.1021%2facs.iecr.2c00098&partnerID=40&md5=e57843897433a6254fca33b664738b4d
A1  - Yaqub, M.W.
A1  - Pendyala, R.
JF  - Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research
VL  - 61
Y1  - 2022///
IS  - 20
N2  - The use of 90° bend is common in pipeline networks to connect the horizontal and vertical pipes in different orientations. The gas-oil-water flow pattern experiences a significant change while flowing through the bend. The centrifugal and gravitational forces influence the upstream flow pattern and transform it into a different type in the downstream pipe. An experimental study is conducted to identify flow pattern transformation in horizontal to vertical upward bend having an (R/d) ratio of 1. Each phase velocity affects the flow patterns; hence, the superficial velocities have been varied in the range of 0.5-5, 0.08-0.36, and 0.08-0.36 m/s for gas, oil, and water, respectively. The three-phase flow patterns in the bend's horizontal and vertical legs have been identified and discussed in detail. Flow regime transition maps are plotted, and the variation in flow patterns with the change in superficial velocities of fluids has been analyzed. The pressure drop has been analyzed, and the prediction model for total pressure drop across the bend has been developed. The comparison of the experimental and predicted results showed close agreement. © 2022 American Chemical Society. All rights reserved.
KW  - Drops; Flow of water; Pressure drop; Rivers
KW  -  Centrifugal Forces; Experimental investigations; Flow regimes transitions; Horizontal pipes; Large diameter; Oil water flow; Pipeline networks; Superficial velocity; Three-phase flow; Vertical pipes
KW  -  Flow patterns
ID  - scholars16733
EP  - 7102
SN  - 08885885
PB  - American Chemical Society
N1  - cited By 1
TI  - Experimental Investigation of Three-Phase Flow Regime Transition in a Large Diameter 90° Bend and the Resultant Pressure Drop Prediction
SP  - 7090
AV  - none
ER  -