Experimental Study on Deliquification with Atomizing Nozzle in Gas Well

Abstract

Abstract Gas is a clean energy resource in comparison with oil and coal. Liquid-loading problem is frequently encountered in the process of gas production. It would directly cause the production of gas wells decreasing, even off production. A number of deliquification techniques have been suggested for solving this kind of problem, but the available techniques are not yet widely applicable. Based on the analysis, the method of deliquification with atomizing nozzle in gas wells was put forward. The test bench was designed for studying the atomization of nozzles and the liquid entrainment of gas flow. The size distribution of atomized droplets was measured by Malvern laser grain size analyzer. The Sauter mean diameters of atomized droplets were analysed under different two-phase flow conditions. The results indicate that the designed nozzles have good atomization performances and show potential application for reducing liquid loading in gas wells.