Summary

The economic benefits of multiphase technology for developing marginal and deepwater fields an discoveries have long been recognized by the oil industry. Better design methods are being developed for multiphase transportation and of pumping, metering, and processing equipment. Depressed oil prices and the need to develop smaller and deeper fields is spurring the application of multiphase technology. Associated risks are becoming understood through improved know-how.

The papers included in Multiphase '97 focus on what the latest technology can actually achieve, its limitations, and how these are being mitigated or overcome. Multiphase exploitation of marginal and deepwater oil reserves has long been needed. Significant research and development of multiphase technology is leading to improved understanding of this beneficial technology.

Areas covered in this important volume include:

Two-Phase and three-phase operations Experimental results Boosting and separation Three-phase experimental Measurement Problem scenarios

Multiphase '97 will be of particular value to designers, facility, and operations engineers, consultants and researchers from operating, contracting, consultancy, and technology companies. This volume will interest anyone engaged in the application, development, and research of multiphase technology for the oil and gas industry.

BHR Group is a leading independent cetnre of expertise in engineering with fluids which has performed contract research, development, and consultancy for international clients since 1947.

BHR Group serves the Water, Power, Process, and Offshore industries and is increasingly active in the water sector, following its privatization. Our problem-solving addresses applications including: pumping, sealing, mixing and contacting, valves, pigging, pipe protection, and multiphase flow.Current projects yielding significant cost benefits include: in-pipe water treatment, slurry characterization and transport, and pump scheduling.

BHR Group transfers information and technology to a wide range of industries through single-sponsor projects, multi-client consortia, training seminars, and BHRA Technical Information Services.

This series of conference publications is published by Mechanical Engineering Publications Limited, Publishers to the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, on behalf of BHR Group Limited.