Multiphase Flow Conditioning: When You Should Care About It and Why

When:  Jun 24, 2021 from 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM (CST)

Note that this event will be conducted as a SPE webinar only event. It is free for global SPE members via the webinar registration link below. 

Webinar registration:

https://webevents.spe.org/products/multiphase-flow-conditioning-when-you-should-care-about-it-and-why

Description

Abstract:

Multiphase Flow Conditioning resides at the interface between Flow Assurance and Process Engineering expertise and addresses issues that are often not considered by either area. Consequences of overlooking Multiphase Flow Conditioning issues may include Compressors shut-downs, undesired flaring, deferred production and not meeting water quality standards, among others. While Multiphase Flow Conditioning is often overlooked, we can correct Multiphase Flow Conditioning issues with relatively simple solutions including smarter piping design upstream of separators. It is especially easier to address Multiphase Flow Conditioning issues in the Value Creation phase of a project.

Speaker: Dr. Carlos Avila

Dr. Avila has a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering from The University of Tulsa. Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes. Mérida, Venezuela. Subject matter expert on Multiphase Flow, Multiphase Flow Conditioning, Gas/Liquid and Liquid/Liquid separation and Compact separation (14+ years in Chevron). Experience in Flow Assurance from design phase to operations support. Multiphase Flow and Droplet size prediction expertise for Separation and Flow Assurance applications. Experience as Research & Development (R&D) program manager. Experience in Gas-Liquid Cylindrical Cyclone (GLCC) separator from design to operation support. Carlos is enthusiastic mentoring on different topics including Multiphase Flow and GLCC separator to engineers, interns, and university students. Interests in Computational Fluid Dynamics and Multiphase Flow Metering. Dr. Avila holds multiple patents and has authored and co-authored over 25 publications. In 2021, Dr. Avila created “Avila Multiphase Flow Consulting, LLC” to provide training and technical services in the Multiphase Flow Conditioning area.

Contact

Jeff Zhang
61.08.6224.1141
jeff.zhang@woodplc.com