Fundamentals and Analysis of Liquid Pipeline Hydraulics

  • Author: Technical Toolboxes
  • Level: Intermediate
  • Study time: 1 hour
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This course covers the hydraulic analysis of single-phase liquid pipelines. 

It is intended to provide engineers with a practical understanding of the fundamental principles of hydraulic modeling for refined product and crude oil transport pipelines, along with an analysis of pumping and drag reduction.
  • Video time: 1 hour
  • Exams: 1

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  • Chapters:
    1. Introduction to liquid pipeline hydraulics: a self- skilled course
    2. Understanding the law of energy conservation and pressure loss in pipelines
    3. Understanding the components of the pressure drop equation
    4. Understanding the moody chart and the Kolberg-Wertsel equation
    5. Calculation of the friction factor in pipelines using the Kol Brook White equation
    6. Understanding the friction factor and its correlations in the liquid pipeline transmission Industry
    7. Understanding the calculation of altitude pressure drop in liquid pipelines
    8. Understanding the calculation of pressure and friction gradient in pipelines
    9. Understanding pump calculation and heat loss 10. Understanding the Impact of heat transfer on pipeline fluid temperature
    11. Understanding heat transfer in pipelines
    12. Calculation of head, power and temperature Rise in a Rotary pump
    13. Understanding the process of heat transfer and temperature estimation in hydronic Installation
    14. Understanding the complexity of pipeline heat transfer and resistance components
    15. Understanding the key considerations in liquid pipeline design and Operation
    16. Example of surge analysis calculations
    17. Understanding the role and impact of drag reduction agents in liquid pipeline design and operation
    18. DRA example

Dr. Kunal Dutta-Roy 

Co-founder and Managing Consultant at EICE International, SME at Technical Toolboxes
ABOUT DR. KUNAL DUTTA-ROY
Dr. Kunal Dutta-Roy is well-recognized in the petroleum industry as a thought leader and pioneer in adapting advanced technologies to oilfield operations analysis, having led several successful initiatives with the leading technology providers in this area in a career spanning over forty years.

His expertise extends from the reservoir, through the wellbore and production facilities, and further downstream to the pipelines and processing facilities. Dr. Dutta-Roy’s recent clients include Marathon Oil, Pipeline Research Council International, US Dept. of Transportation, Halliburton, ConocoPhillips, and Schlumberger.

His current focus includes an analysis of ongoing green energy initiatives in the petroleum industry. Dr. Dutta-Roy holds a Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT-ISM), along with MS and PhD degrees, also in Petroleum Engineering, from the University of Tulsa.