Exploring Interfacial Chemical Adsorption to Prevent Blockages within Multiphase Flow Systems

Angus McKenzie

doi:10.26182/nkv6-p390

Exploring Interfacial Chemical Adsorption to Prevent Blockages within Multiphase Flow Systems

Angus McKenzie

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Multiphase flow systems are complex delivery networks that host variable physiochemical and thermodynamic conditions which may encourage the nucleation of solid particles and the formation of problematic slurry flow environments. Particle aggregation and deposition poses practical functional risks to these systems, whereby the formation of a partial or complete blockage limits the delivery of the contained fluids and may result in system failure. This work proposed a physiochemical conceptual analogy between the developments of blockage formation in oil & gas transportation systems and cardiovascular systems, identifying that targeted surface-active chemistries can be tailored to mitigate the onset of blockage.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors	Aman, Zach, Supervisor May, Eric, Supervisor Johns, Michael, Supervisor
Thesis sponsors	Australian Government Research Training Program
Award date	20 Nov 2023
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.26182/nkv6-p390
Publication status	Unpublished - 2022

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Exploiting Natural Oil Surfactants to Control Hydrate Aggregation

Micromechanical Force Measurement of Clotted Blood Particle Cohesion: Understanding Thromboembolic Aggregation Mechanisms

Reduction of Clathrate Hydrate Film Growth Rate by Naturally Occurring Surface Active Components

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