Flow Distributor
A large structure to simulate two-phase flows in distribution systems in pipe branches, centrifugal flow conditioners, manifolds, and cyclone separators, including advanced instrumentation for phase identification and measurement of many relevant quantities in slug flows and thin liquid films
Technical specifications
| Operating pressure | Atmosphere |
| Operating temperature | Ambient, limits 5 – 50°C |
| Flow rate, gas | 0.1 – 100 Nm³/h |
| Flow rate, oil | 0.1 – 70 m³/h |
| Flow rate, water | 0.1 – 70 m³/h |
| Gas Phase | Air or any inert gas |
| Oil phase | Any non-flammable, clean oil |
| Water phase | Tap water |
| Pipe sizes | up to 4″ |
| Vertical pipe length | 6 m |
| Material | Acrylic |
Measurement
- Flow rates
- Temperature
- Pressure
- Flow visualization
- Phase densities
- Phase fractions in the test section
- Advanced instrumentation
- Ultrasound
- High-speed camera
- Multiple wire-mesh sensors
CFD and experimental bench to simulate multiphase flow in distribution systems, consisting of conditioner, cyclonic camera, and cyclonic separators. Advanced instrumentation for measuring phase fractions and flow parameters in gulps and thin films of liquid.
