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pressure gradient will show two values, a very light gas gradient above the
gas/liquid interface and a heavier gaseous liquid gradient below the gas/liquid
interface. Below the liquid level the flow is characterized as zero net liquid flow
with gas bubbles or slugs holding up the liquid and upon exiting the gaseous
liquid surface the gas flows the remaining distance up the tubing to the surface.
Failure to flow gas in the well above the Critical Velocity can result in the
accumulation of liquids in the bottom of the well and can result in a reduced gas
production rate from the well.
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