PO.VFP.Liq.Re Function

Description:

Calculates Reynolds number for single phase pipe flow of incompressible, Newtonian fluid, [dimensionless].

Excel Function Syntax:

=PO.VFP.Liq.Re(Ql, Rho_l, pipe_ID, Ul)

Parameters:

Parameter	Description
Ql	Liquid rate, [bbl/D].
Rho_l	Liquid density, [lb/ft3].
pipe_ID	Pipe inner diameter, [in].
Ul	Liquid viscosity, [cP].

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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