PO.VFP.Liq.Pout Function

Description:

Calculates outlet pipe pressure for single phase pipe flow of incompressible, Newtonian fluid, [psi].

Excel Function Syntax:

=PO.VFP.Liq.Pout(Ql, P_in, Rho_l, Ul, pipe_ID, pipe_length, pipe_roughness, pipe_angle)

Parameters:

Parameter	Description
Ql	Liquid rate, [bbl/D].
P_in	Inlet pipe pressure, [psi].
Rho_l	Liquid density, [lb/ft3].
Ul	Liquid viscosity, [cP].
pipe_ID	Pipe inner diameter, [in].
pipe_length	Pipe length, [ft].
pipe_roughness	Pipe relative roughness, [dimensionless].
pipe_angle	Pipe angle from horizontal, [degrees]. Horizontal flow: angle = 0; Vertical well producer: angle = 90; Vertical well injector: angle = -90.

Used in Blueprints

Single-Phase Liquid Pipe Flow

Calculate pressure drop for single-phase liquid flow in pipes using the Fanning equation. Applicable to water injection, water disposal, and single-phase oil lines.

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