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http://dx.doi.org/10.21289/KSIC.2021.24.6.737

A Study on the Multiphase Flow Characteristics in an Mud System  

Lee, Wang-Do (Korea Institute of Geoscience & Mineral Resources (KIGAM))
Han, Sang-Mok (Korea Institute of Geoscience & Mineral Resources (KIGAM))
Chun, Joong-Ho (koreamarinetec.co.ltd)
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Journal of the Korean Society of Industry Convergence / v.24, no.6_2, 2021 , pp. 737-744 More about this Journal
Abstract
An investigation is conducted to study a solid-liquid mixture vertically upward hydraulic transport of solid particles by non-Newtonian fluids in the Mud system. Rheology of particulate suspensions in viscoelastic fluids is of importance in many applications such as particle removal from surfaces, transport of proppants in fractured reservoir and cleaning of drilling holes, etc. In this study a clear acrylic pipe was used in order to observe the movement of solid particles. Annular velocities varied from 0.4 m/s to 1.2 m/s. The mud systems which were utilized included aqueous solution of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) solutions. Main parameters considered in the study were inner-pipe rotary speed, fluid flow regime and particle injection rate. Solid volumetric concentration and pressure drops were measured for the various parameters such as inclination angle, flow rate, and rotational speed of inner cylinder.
Keywords
Mud System; Solid-Liquid Mixture Flow; Pressure Drop; Solid Concentration;
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