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What does the formula in equation (3) describe?
What does the formula in equation (3) describe?
The heat transfer from the internal flowing fluid to the outside wall of the pipe.
How is the film heat transfer coefficient denoted in the formula?
How is the film heat transfer coefficient denoted in the formula?
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Why is monitoring the bulk fluid temperature in production systems important?
Why is monitoring the bulk fluid temperature in production systems important?
To track any changes in bulk fluid temperature that may indicate issues, such as deposits formation.
How can unusual cold spots on the external pipe wall help identify a developing solid deposits problem?
How can unusual cold spots on the external pipe wall help identify a developing solid deposits problem?
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What does measuring the outer pipe wall temperature help achieve in monitoring solid deposits?
What does measuring the outer pipe wall temperature help achieve in monitoring solid deposits?
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Why is it necessary to calculate the deposits thickness in a pipe?
Why is it necessary to calculate the deposits thickness in a pipe?
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What is an early sign of a buildup of a gas hydrate layer in gas/condensate lines?
What is an early sign of a buildup of a gas hydrate layer in gas/condensate lines?
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What is another sign of hydrates formation besides pressure drop in gas/condensate lines?
What is another sign of hydrates formation besides pressure drop in gas/condensate lines?
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What is a preindication of a potential hydrates problem in pipelines?
What is a preindication of a potential hydrates problem in pipelines?
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What type of monitoring systems are often used in pipelines with hydrates risk to monitor outer temperature?
What type of monitoring systems are often used in pipelines with hydrates risk to monitor outer temperature?
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What should be examined carefully in pigging returns for evidence of hydrate particles?
What should be examined carefully in pigging returns for evidence of hydrate particles?
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What type of sensors can be used for surface pipelines to monitor temperature?
What type of sensors can be used for surface pipelines to monitor temperature?
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How are exposed core fiber optics used in the oil and gas industry?
How are exposed core fiber optics used in the oil and gas industry?
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How can changes in cations and anions content in produced water indicate solid precipitation?
How can changes in cations and anions content in produced water indicate solid precipitation?
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What mineral scales monitoring strategies are used in the oil and gas industry?
What mineral scales monitoring strategies are used in the oil and gas industry?
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What are some methods for monitoring temperature in the oil and gas industry?
What are some methods for monitoring temperature in the oil and gas industry?
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How does the deposition of solid particles affect the guided light in exposed core fiber optics?
How does the deposition of solid particles affect the guided light in exposed core fiber optics?
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What is the purpose of using radioactive techniques in the oil and gas industry?
What is the purpose of using radioactive techniques in the oil and gas industry?
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