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Separator Droplet Reynolds Number Formula
Separator Droplet Reynolds Number calculates particle reynolds number for well performance workflows in production engineering.
How engineers use this formula
Use this formula when the listed inputs (D_p, V_t, rho_c, mu_c) 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, Re_p equals 0.219015 dimensionless.
D_pm
0.00002
V_tm/s
0.007300506111111112
rho_ckg/m3
30
mu_ccP
0.02
Inputs
D_p
mDroplet Diameter
V_t
m/sTerminal Droplet Settling Velocity
rho_c
kg/m3Continuous Phase Density
mu_c
cPContinuous Phase Viscosity
Outputs
Re_p
dimensionless
Particle Reynolds Number
D_p
m
Droplet Diameter
V_t
m/s
Terminal Droplet Settling Velocity
rho_c
kg/m3
Continuous Phase Density
mu_c
cP
Continuous Phase Viscosity
Source and review
reviewedGPSA Engineering Data Book, Section 7 Separation Equipment, Eq. 7-3.
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