Well integrity/control

Analytical Model Estimates Flow Rate and Total Discharge in Gas-Well Blowouts

Despite multitier safeguards, blowouts occur. When such accidents happen, rate estimation is an important and daunting task.

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Despite multitier safeguards, blowouts occur. When such accidents happen, rate estimation is an important and daunting task. This study presents an analytical model coupling the flow in a reservoir/wellbore system of a gas well. The model considers flow in the tubing, annulus, and riser and the attendant heat transfer.

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