Impact of Heat Transfer on Fluid Temperature in Pipelines
Look into the process of heat transfer from a pipeline to its surroundings and how it influences the fluid temperature within the pipeline. Fluid temperature plays a critical role in determining the pipeline's pressure profile and throughput capacity. The segment explains how fluid temperature, starting from the inlet temperature, gradually approaches ambient temperature, affecting viscosity, Reynolds number, and the friction gradient. This impact is particularly significant in heavy oil pipelines and shorter pipelines where the fluid has not yet reached ambient conditions. The discussion highlights the primary influence of heat transfer, driven by the temperature gradient and the overall heat transfer coefficient, on fluid temperature and pipeline performance.
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