Production EngineeringWell Performance
Gas Conditioning Stripping Factor Formula
Gas Conditioning Stripping Factor calculates stripping factor for well performance workflows in production engineering.
How engineers use this formula
Use this formula when the listed inputs (K_strip, V_strip, L_lean) are known and the assumptions behind the cited well performance relationship match the engineering case being checked.
Assumptions
- Input values are representative for the well, reservoir, fluid, or equipment case being evaluated.
- The declared units match the field-unit constants used in the formula.
- The cited formula applies to the selected petroleum engineering workflow.
Limitations
- The calculation does not replace a full engineering model or operating procedure.
- Accuracy depends on the source correlation, assumptions, input quality, and unit consistency.
Common mistakes
- Mixing unit systems without converting the inputs.
- Using default example values as field recommendations.
- Applying the formula outside the source assumptions.
Default example
Using the default inputs, S_strip equals 2.25 dimensionless.
K_stripdimensionless
1.5
V_stripmol
120
L_leanmol
80
Inputs
K_strip
dimensionlessStripping Equilibrium Coefficient
V_strip
molMoles of Stripping Medium Entering
L_lean
molMoles of Lean Oil Leaving Stripper
Outputs
S_strip
dimensionless
Stripping Factor
K_strip
dimensionless
Stripping Equilibrium Coefficient
V_strip
mol
Moles of Stripping Medium Entering
L_lean
mol
Moles of Lean Oil Leaving Stripper
Source and review
reviewedGas Conditioning and Processing, Campbell, J. M. (1992)
John M. Campbell. 1992. Gas Conditioning and Processing, Campbell Petroleum Series, Vol. 2, Page 313.
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