<p> A new mechanistic model is developed for computing flowing fluid temperature profiles in both conduits simultaneously for a continuous-flow gas-lift operation. The model assumes steady heat flow in the formation, as well as steady heat flow in the conduits. This work also presents a simplified algebraic solution to the analytic model, affording easy implementation in any existing program. An accurate fluid temperature computation should allow improved gas-lift design. </p><p> Comparisons of the Hasan model, Alves model, and the new model with data from the Thompson Well, O’Connor Well, and Luo Wei Well show that the temperature profile given by the new model has a better accuracy than that of other models. </p><p> A sensitivity analysis was conducted with the new model. The results indicate that mass flow rate of oil and the tubing overall heat transfer coefficient are the main factors that influence the temperature distribution inside the tubing and that the mass flow rate of oil is the main factor affecting temperature distribution in the annulus. The annulus overall heat transfer coefficient and tubing overall heat transfer coefficient are the next significant factors. </p>
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:PROQUEST/oai:pqdtoai.proquest.com:10163351 |
| Date | 01 December 2016 |
| Creators | Mu, Langfeng |
| Publisher | University of Louisiana at Lafayette |
| Source Sets | ProQuest.com |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | thesis |
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