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Hagedorn-Brown Correlation

Vertical Wells · Correlation Number · JPT 1965

Hagedorn-Brown Vertical Multiphase Flow Calculator
Industry-standard correlation (SPE-940-PA, 1965) for calculating pressure gradients in vertical gas wells. Includes Griffith bubble flow modification, dimensionless group analysis, and liquid holdup prediction per GPSA/API practices.

Well Geometry

in
ft
deg
°F
Primarily for vertical wells

Production Data

bbl/day
Mscfd
%
psia
Note: At separator conditions

Fluid Properties

°API
-
lb/ft³
lb/ft³
cP
dyne/cm
Key Equations:
NLV = 1.938 × vSL × (ρL/σ)0.25
HL/ψ = f(H, B) per H-B charts

About This Calculator

Implements the Hagedorn-Brown (1965) correlation per SPE-940-PA for vertical multiphase flow pressure gradient calculations.

Key Features:

  • Dimensionless Groups: NLV, NGV, ND, NL
  • Holdup Correlation: H and B group polynomial fits
  • Griffith Modification: Bubble flow correction
  • Pressure Components: Elevation + friction

Application Range:

  • Vertical to near-vertical wells (<15°)
  • High GLR gas/condensate wells
  • 1.25" to 3.5" tubing (original data)
  • GOR: 50 to 3,000+ scf/bbl

References:

  • SPE-940-PA (JPT, April 1965)
  • GPSA
  • Brill & Mukherjee (1999)