Modeling of droplet–droplet interaction phenomena in gas–liquid systems for natural gas processing

The design of efficient gas liquid separation units for natural gas production lines depends on the accurate estimation of the droplet size distribution. The droplet size can be estimated by considering breakage and coalescence phenomena. In particular, off-shore separation units working at high pre...

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Published in:Chemical engineering science 2008-07, Vol.63 (14), p.3585-3592
Main Authors: Dorao, C.A., Patruno, L.E., Dupuy, P.M., Jakobsen, H.A., Svendsen, H.F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Chemical engineering
Coalescence modeling
Exact sciences and technology
Least squares method
Natural gas
Population balance modeling
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Summary:The design of efficient gas liquid separation units for natural gas production lines depends on the accurate estimation of the droplet size distribution. The droplet size can be estimated by considering breakage and coalescence phenomena. In particular, off-shore separation units working at high pressure (100–200 bar) require special consideration of coalescence processes with multiple outcomes. This work discusses the introduction of multiple outcomes in the coalescence process. Numerical experiments are presented in order to highlight the effect of multiple coalescence behavior in the evolution of the droplet size distribution.
ISSN:0009-2509
1873-4405
DOI:10.1016/j.ces.2008.03.042