Optimize well performance through comprehensive modeling of completions and artificial lift systems
With the interactive graphical schematic and templates of the Pipesim steady-state multiphase flow simulator, well models can be created in a thorough, fast and efficient way to help increase production and understand reservoir potential. The Pipesim simulator models multiphase flow from the reservoir to the wellhead and considers artificial lift systems, including rod pumps, ESP, and gas lift. Well performance modeling capabilities in the simulator enables users to:
Nodal analysis has long been the established method of evaluating well performance, and it is critical to understanding the behavior of not only the well but entire system. Nodal analysis enables the creation of inflow-outflow plots at any point in the system. Sensitivity analyses can be performed on any system variable, providing an understanding of where production enhancements opportunities exist. In addition to nodal analysis, the Pipesim simulator offers a variety of other well-specific simulation tasks, addressing a wide range of well modeling workflows.
The Pipesim simulator includes all the standard completion model types for vertical, horizontal, and fractured wells, and allows for complex multilayered completions using a wide variety of reservoir inflow parameters and fluid descriptions. Intelligent completions, such as downhole flow control valves, can be applied to control flow from individual layers to reduce backpressure on other potential contributing layers.
The most suitable artificial lift method can be determined and then detailed gas lift, rod pump, or ESP design can be examined. The sophisticated sensitivity tools allow artificial lift parameters (injection gas and ESP stages) to be analyzed so that optimal production can be obtained.
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.
Pipesim well performance capabilities
Flow modeling
Well equipment and systems modeling
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