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Stabilizing slug flow at large valve opening using active feedback control

Ehinmowo, A. B. and Cao, Yi (2015) Stabilizing slug flow at large valve opening using active feedback control. In: International Conference on Automation & Computing, 11-12 September 2015, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK,.

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Abstract

The threat of slugging to production facilities has been known since the 70’s. This undesirable flow phenomenon continues to attract the attention of researchers and operators alike. The most common method for slug mitigation is by choking the valve at the exit of the riser which unfortunately could negatively affect production. The focus therefore is to satisfy the need for system stability and to maximize production simultaneously. Active feedback control is a promising way to achieve this. However, due to the complexity of multiphase flow systems, it is a challenge to develop a robust slug control system to achieve the desired performance using existing design tools. In this paper, a new general method for multiphase flow system stability analysis was proposed. Active feedback control was observed to optimize slug attenuation compared with manual choking.

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Uncontrolled Keywords: Choking, active feedback, slugging, stability analysis, multiphase flow
Subjects: T Technology > T Technology (General)
T Technology > TP Chemical technology
Divisions: Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Engineering Sciences
Depositing User: Mrs Hannah Akinwumi
Date Deposited: 31 Aug 2016 12:32
Last Modified: 31 Aug 2016 12:32
URI: http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/7056

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