Computational Fluid Dynamics Study of Thermal Behaviors in Crude Oil Pipeline Segments

Tan, Kenneth Chen Ning (2026) Computational Fluid Dynamics Study of Thermal Behaviors in Crude Oil Pipeline Segments. Final Year Project (Bachelor), Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology.

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Abstract

One of the main problems with flow assurance in crude oil pipelines is wax deposition, which can lead to clogs, decreased efficiency, and pressure losses. This study uses Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to examine the thermal behavior of crude oil in subterranean pipeline segments under various geometry and operating situations. ANSYS Fluent was used to run the simulations using the