A Review of Progress in Oil-Water Two-Phase Flow Research

Yesai Li; Tinglong Hu; Yi Fan; Jiajie Wang

doi:10.54691/78rz4930

Authors

Yesai Li
Tinglong Hu
Yi Fan
Jiajie Wang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54691/78rz4930

Keywords:

Oil-water Two-phase Flow; Flow Pattern Classification; Experimental Research; Model Calculations.

Abstract

This paper summarises the current state of research on oil-water two-phase flow, covering flow pattern classification, experimental studies, and model calculations. Common flow patterns and their influencing factors are introduced, and the conversion of different flow types is analyzed. The characteristics and results of various experimental devices and methods are presented, as well as the application of multiphase flow models and solution methods in practical calculations. The applications and challenges of oil-water two-phase flow in the petroleum industry and other fields are discussed for subsequent research.

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