Oct 16, 2009 #1 cmlpetro Chemical Apr 1, 2005 64 How do I calculate mininum velocity to lift sand in a heavy oil well?
Oct 20, 2009 #2 SNORGY Mechanical Sep 14, 2005 2,510 Try using the theory outlined in GPSA Section 7 pages 1-4. Regards, SNORGY. Upvote 0 Downvote
Feb 5, 2010 #3 Professional02 Petroleum Feb 5, 2010 2 Velocity= Displacement/ Time Based on this equation, we can calculate the velocity i-e slip velocity of the sand The slip velocity is dependent on the gel strength of the oil. Upvote 0 Downvote
Velocity= Displacement/ Time Based on this equation, we can calculate the velocity i-e slip velocity of the sand The slip velocity is dependent on the gel strength of the oil.
Feb 7, 2010 #4 TEXWS6 Petroleum Jan 30, 2010 21 What about stokes law? This is used quite often hydraulic fracturing simulations. Upvote 0 Downvote
Mar 8, 2010 #5 linas Chemical Mar 8, 2010 2 The settling velocity (Vs) is calculated using Stoke's law for small particles (Dp< 1mm). Vs = [(RHOp-RHOf).g.(Dp)^2]/(18.mu) RHO-density p-particle f-fluid D-diameter mu-dynamic viscosity of the fluid All SI units. Upvote 0 Downvote
The settling velocity (Vs) is calculated using Stoke's law for small particles (Dp< 1mm). Vs = [(RHOp-RHOf).g.(Dp)^2]/(18.mu) RHO-density p-particle f-fluid D-diameter mu-dynamic viscosity of the fluid All SI units.
