Investigation of The Flow of Oil and Water Mixtures in Large Diameter Vertical Pipes

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Mohammad J. Davarzani, Allen A. Miller, Dresser Industries Inc.

SPWLA TWENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL LOGGING SYMPOSIUM, JUNE 27-30, 1983

1983

Abstract

Knowledge of downhole water holdup and flow patterns for water/oil systems in vertical pipe is vital for achieving accurate interpretation of most production logging services. Theoretical models and correla- tions attempt to predict these values, but most are designed for gas/liquid systems. To verify the accuracy of some of these models, the vertical flow of oil mixed in water through large diameter pipe was observed.