@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/11215, title = {Monitoring Sand Transport Characteristics in Multiphase Flow in Horizontal Pipelines Using Acoustic Emission Technology}, author = {M. El-Alej and D. Mba and T. Yan and M. Elforgani}, country = {}, institution = {}, abstract = {This paper presents an experimental investigation using Acoustic Emission (AE) technology to monitor sand transportation in multiphase flow. The investigations were undertaken on three-phase (air-water-sand) flow in a horizontal pipe where the superficial gas velocity (VSG) had a range of between 0.2msˉ¹ to 2.0msˉ¹ and superficial liquid velocity (VSL) had a range of between 0.2msˉ¹ to 1.0msˉ¹. The experimental findings clearly show a correlation exists between AE energy levels, sand concentration, superficial gas velocity (VSG), and superficial liquid velocity (VSL). }, journal = {International Journal of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering}, volume = {7}, number = {6}, year = {2013}, pages = {1144 - 1150}, ee = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/11215}, url = {https://publications.waset.org/vol/78}, bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/}, issn = {eISSN: 1307-6892}, publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology}, index = {Open Science Index 78, 2013}, }