A slugcatcher is a device that stores and dissipates the energy of liquid or gas slugs in a pipeline, protecting processing equipment. Slugs can form due to various factors, including changes in elevation and hydrodynamic slugging. Slugcatcher designs vary, but generally fall into three categories: ship-type, multi-pipe, and parking lot. A slugcatcher is the part […]
A slug test measures groundwater flow near an aquifer by removing or displacing a slug of water or soil and measuring the flow or pressure at which the water table changes. It is used to determine the characteristics of an aquifer and is less expensive than pumping. However, it only measures the area surrounding the […]
