Modeling transient two-phase stratified flow in pipelines

An isothermal, two-fluid model, comprised of separate mass and linear momentum conservation equations for the gas and liquid phases was formulated. Interfacial mass transfer effects were modeled via the black oil method. Both equal and unequal phase pressure formulations were evaluated. The model was used to investigate transient two-phase stratified flow in pipelines. An explicit numerical scheme was used to solve the system of equations. Experimental data were collected in an existing 425 m long, 76.2 mm diameter horizontal pipeline. Good agreement was observed between experimental and predicted results