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So far, single and multiphase fluid flow and heat transfer under steady-state (developed) conditions have been discussed and presented. For steady-state conditions, the pressure, velocity, and temperature at a specific location in the system do not change with time. In this chapter, unsteady-state fluid flow is presented and is referred to as transient flow. The applications and events of transient fluid flow and heat flow are numerous in oil and gas production systems. Transient flow can be detrimental if sudden changes in pressure or velocity exceed the system capacity. Therefore, it is important to understand the fundamentals of transient multiphase flow in order to predict the flow behavior and its impact on a production system operating under these conditions.

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