

Schlumberger’s PIPESIM multiphase simulator is used for steady state, multiphase, thermal-hydraulic simulation of both single-line and network models. The OLGA transient multiphase simulator is used for dynamic simulations such as startup, shutdown, slugging, and pigging. Specialized software for PVT (pressure, volume, temperature) simulation, hydrate temperature prediction, and wax deposition modeling are also available.
In performing thermal-hydraulic simulations, fluids are modeled with black oil and/or compositional models, as appropriate and as detailed compositions are available. When tuning data is available, fluid characterizations are developed.
Insulation characteristics of downhole production tubing and subsea flowlines are realistically modeled. Temperatures, pressures, and fluid behavior (i.e., flow patterns, slugging) are assessed over the entire range of credible operating conditions. Wellhead and/or separator inlet chokes are included in the system models where appropriate.


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