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Our research focuses on advancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of pipeline transportation systems, including oil, natural gas, CO₂, and hydrogen, to support both sustainable oil and gas production and the global transition toward a cleaner energy future. We address these challenges through a multiscale research framework that integrates advanced experimental techniques with physics-based and data-driven computational modeling across microscopic, mesoscopic, and macroscopic scales. By bridging fundamental science and engineering applications, our research delivers practical solutions for both conventional hydrocarbon systems and next-generation energy infrastructure.
Our research focuses on advancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of pipeline transportation systems, including oil, natural gas, CO₂, and hydrogen, to support both sustainable oil and gas production and the global transition toward a cleaner energy future. We address these challenges through a multiscale research framework that integrates advanced experimental techniques with physics-based and data-driven computational modeling across microscopic, mesoscopic, and macroscopic scales. By bridging fundamental science and engineering applications, our research delivers practical solutions for both conventional hydrocarbon systems and next-generation energy infrastructure.
Wax Precipitation and Deposition in Offshore Oil & Gas Production Systems
Wax Precipitation and Deposition in Offshore Oil & Gas Production Systems
Wax precipitation and deposition remain among the most challenging flow assurance problems in subsea flowlines. We combine advanced experimental characterization with multiscale modeling to uncover the fundamental mechanisms governing wax crystallization, gelation, and deposition under real production conditions. Our research provides new insights into the coupled effects of crude oil composition, flow dynamics, thermal history, and surface interactions on wax deposition behavior, enabling the development of more accurate predictive models and effective mitigation strategies for reliable pipeline operations.
Wax precipitation and deposition remain among the most challenging flow assurance problems in subsea flowlines. We combine advanced experimental characterization with multiscale modeling to uncover the fundamental mechanisms governing wax crystallization, gelation, and deposition under real production conditions. Our research provides new insights into the coupled effects of crude oil composition, flow dynamics, thermal history, and surface interactions on wax deposition behavior, enabling the development of more accurate predictive models and effective mitigation strategies for reliable pipeline operations.
Our recent research efforts focus on wax challenges in high-pressure and gas-dominated offshore production systems.
Our recent research efforts focus on wax challenges in high-pressure and gas-dominated offshore production systems.
Anthropogenic CO2 Pipeline Transport for CCUS
Anthropogenic CO2 Pipeline Transport for CCUS
Large-scale transportation of anthropogenic CO₂ is critical for the deployment of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), yet the presence of impurities and complex operating conditions introduces significant challenges for reliable pipeline operation. We combine thermodynamic analysis, advanced computational modeling, and experimental approaches to investigate the flow behaviors and transport characteristics of CO₂-rich mixtures under pipeline conditions. Our research reveals how impurities, including H₂, N₂, CH₄, and other components from capture processes, alter CO₂ phase behavior, thermophysical properties, and pipeline flow performance.
Large-scale transportation of anthropogenic CO₂ is critical for the deployment of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), yet the presence of impurities and complex operating conditions introduces significant challenges for reliable pipeline operation. We combine thermodynamic analysis, advanced computational modeling, and experimental approaches to investigate the flow behaviors and transport characteristics of CO₂-rich mixtures under pipeline conditions. Our research reveals how impurities, including H₂, N₂, CH₄, and other components from capture processes, alter CO₂ phase behavior, thermophysical properties, and pipeline flow performance.
Our recent research efforts focus on developing a fundamental understanding of impurity effects and multiphase flow behaviors in anthropogenic CO₂ pipelines. By establishing predictive models that link fluid properties with pipeline operating conditions, we aim to enable safer, more efficient, and more reliable CO₂ transportation networks for future CCUS applications.
Our recent research efforts focus on developing a fundamental understanding of impurity effects and multiphase flow behaviors in anthropogenic CO₂ pipelines. By establishing predictive models that link fluid properties with pipeline operating conditions, we aim to enable safer, more efficient, and more reliable CO₂ transportation networks for future CCUS applications.
Hydrogen and Hydrogen-Blended Pipeline Transport
Hydrogen and Hydrogen-Blended Pipeline Transport
Hydrogen and hydrogen-blended natural gas pipelines are emerging as critical infrastructure for a low-carbon energy future. However, the distinct thermophysical properties of hydrogen, including its low density, high diffusivity, and unique compressibility behavior, introduce new challenges for pipeline flow prediction and operation. We combine experimental measurements, fluid property analysis, and advanced computational modeling to investigate hydrogen flow behavior and transport characteristics in pipeline systems. Our research elucidates the effects of hydrogen blending, operating conditions, and pipeline configurations on flow performance, pressure dynamics, and energy transport efficiency.
Hydrogen and hydrogen-blended natural gas pipelines are emerging as critical infrastructure for a low-carbon energy future. However, the distinct thermophysical properties of hydrogen, including its low density, high diffusivity, and unique compressibility behavior, introduce new challenges for pipeline flow prediction and operation. We combine experimental measurements, fluid property analysis, and advanced computational modeling to investigate hydrogen flow behavior and transport characteristics in pipeline systems. Our research elucidates the effects of hydrogen blending, operating conditions, and pipeline configurations on flow performance, pressure dynamics, and energy transport efficiency.
Our recent research efforts focus on understanding the fundamental flow phenomena associated with hydrogen and hydrogen-blended pipeline transportation, including steady-state and transient flow behaviors, pressure response, and operational optimization. By developing predictive models for hydrogen-containing pipeline systems, we aim to enable the safe, efficient, and reliable integration of hydrogen into existing natural gas infrastructure.
Our recent research efforts focus on understanding the fundamental flow phenomena associated with hydrogen and hydrogen-blended pipeline transportation, including steady-state and transient flow behaviors, pressure response, and operational optimization. By developing predictive models for hydrogen-containing pipeline systems, we aim to enable the safe, efficient, and reliable integration of hydrogen into existing natural gas infrastructure.
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