Pipesim network simulation / optimization

The Pipesim steady-state multiphase flow simulator offers complex production and injection networks analysis. The well, pipeline, and flow assurance capabilities are all within a shared common environment, powered by the most rigorous fieldwide solver. The solver is suitable for networks of any size and topology, including complex loop structures and crossovers. By modeling the entire production or injection system as a network, the interdependency of wells and surface equipment can be accounted for, and the deliverability of the system can be determined.

Pipesim network simulation and optimization capabilities enable you to:

• Engineer the best well, pipeline, and facilities design.
• Identify production bottlenecks and constraints.
• Optimize production from complex networks.
• Handle multiple system constraints.
• Quickly identify locations in the system most prone to flow assurance issues such as erosion, corrosion, and hydrate formation.
• Quantify the benefits of adding new wells, compression, pipelines, etc.
• Determine optimal locations for pumps and compressors.
• Design and operate water or gas injection networks.
• Analyze hundreds of variables such as pressure, temperature, and flow assurance parameters through complex flow paths.
• Evaluate benefits of loops and crossovers to reduce backpressure.
• Calculate full field deliverability to ensure contractual delivery rates can be met.
• Optimize the allocation of lift gas amongst wells.

Pipesim steady-state multiphase flow simulator incorporates the three core areas of flow modeling: multiphase flow, heat transfer and fluid behavior. For 30 years, the Pipesim simulator has been continuously improved not only by the latest science in these areas, but also the latest innovations in computing and oil and gas industry technologies.

The Pipesim simulator includes advanced three-phase mechanistic models, rigorous heat transfer modeling and comprehensive PVT modeling options. The ESRI-supported GIS map canvas helps deliver true spatial representation of wells, equipment and networks. Networks can be built either on the GIS canvas or automatically using a GIS shapefile. Rapid well model building and analysis are done with an interactive graphical wellbore. The implementation of a new parallel network solver, which spreads the computational load across all processors results in a faster simulation runtime.

Fluid property modeling

The Pipesim simulator includes advanced three-phase mechanistic models, rigorous heat transfer modeling and comprehensive PVT modeling options. The ESRI-supported GIS map canvas helps deliver true spatial representation of wells, equipment and networks. Networks can be built either on the GIS canvas or automatically using a GIS shapefile. Rapid well model building and analysis are done with an interactive graphical wellbore. The implementation of a new parallel network solver, which spreads the computational load across all processors results in a faster simulation runtime.

Pipesim Network Analysis (NET)

The Pipesim Network Analysis (NET) module allows users to create accurate network models. It requires the Pipesim Base System (AWPA-J1) to work.

Add-ons available to extend the Network Analysis module:

Well optimization

Allows users to optimize gas-lifted wells.

Linux computation engines

Includes single branch and computational engines for use in a Linux operating environment.

Linux engine: multiflash package

An add-on to the Linux Computation Engines module. This allows use of the Multiflash package on Linux operating systems.

Pipesim network simulation / optimization training courses address the unique need of each learner, our courses, delivered by world-class experts, teach learners how to deal with real-life scenarios and solve genuine problems.