PO.VFP.Gas.Re Function

Description:

Calculates Reynolds number for single phase pipe flow of gas (compressible fluid), [dimensionless].

Excel Function Syntax:

=PO.VFP.Gas.Re(Qg, SG_gas, pipe_ID, Ug)

Parameters:

Parameter	Description
Qg	Gas rate, [mmscf/D].
SG_gas	Gas specific gravity, [dimensionless].
pipe_ID	Pipe inner diameter, [in].
Ug	Gas viscosity, [cP].

Used in Blueprints

Single-Phase Gas Well Pressure

Calculate pressure drop in single-phase gas wells using the compressible flow equations. Suitable for dry gas wells with no liquid loading.

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