The use of surfactants for gas well deliquification

A comparison of research projects and developed models

Conference paper (2017)

Authors

RAWM Henkes Fluid Mechanics - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering , Shell
A. Ajani University of Tulsa
M. Kelkar University of Tulsa
Research Group
Fluid Mechanics (Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering) (TU Delft)
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Published Date

2017

Language

English

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Faculty

Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering

Department

Process and Energy

Research Group

Fluid Mechanics

Abstract

This paper compares three recent different independent research projects on experiments and modelling of the use of surfactants to create a foam for deliquification of wet gas wells. The research groups involved are TNO, Delft University of Technology and the University of Tulsa. The various experimental setups that are used and their outcome (trends and correlations) are described. In each project, a model was developed to predict the pressure gradient under foam flowing conditions. These models are discussed here and they are applied to representative well conditions.

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