Current Release: Version 9.1
PIPEPHASE rigorously models steady-state multiphase flow in oil and gas networks and pipeline systems. It offers the power and flexibility to model applications ranging from the sensitivity analysis of key parameters in a single well, to a multiyear facilities planning study for an entire field. Proven solution algorithm with modern production methods and software analysis techniques create a robust and efficient oil field design and planning tool. With an extensive physical property data bank, and an intuitive Windows-based user interface, PIPEPHASE covers the complete range of fluids encountered in the petroleum industry, including single phase or black oil, as well as compositional mixtures. It may also be applied to single-component steam or CO2 injection networks. To fully automate a solution, PIPEPHASE links to Invensys SCADA and DCS platforms via our ROMeo or ARPM software.
| PATENTED: In one oil production operation, a fluid conduit transports a fluid from a wellhead to a floating production platform. To prevent an occurrence of formations that obstruct the flow of fluid, a forecast is made about whether a flow assurance curve will intersect an operating curve of the fluid conduit. In the event that the operating curve and the flow assurance curve intersect, the appropriate personnel may be alerted to prevent the hydrate forming conditions from occurring in the pipe. Which personnel are alerted may be based on a level of criticality. The level of criticality may be based on an estimated time period remaining until the flow assurance curve and the operating curve will intersect. |
What's New in Version 9.1?
• Integration of PIPEPHASE 9.1 with ROMeo 4.2 as a blackbox unit.
• Manifold Node – simplifies model buildingand improves performance for large network models.
• Network Utilities – allows user to update the network configuration & boundary conditions for a PIPEPHASE model from Excel or via a status file.
• New Log file – records all changes made to a given PIPEPHASE model via the program’s API, allowing users to troubleshoot automated PIPEPHASE models
• PIPEPHASE VFP device supports the automatic import of Eclipse formatted Well Performance Tables – allows users to import PROSPER well tables.
Link Upstream Surface Simulation to Downstream Process Flowsheets
The PIPEPHASE-PRO/II Multisimulation interface is the first commercially released software tool linking a pipeline-network simulator with a steady-state flowsheet simulator. The interface supports recycle streams, allowing rigorous modeling of the interactions between piping/production networks and associated processing facilities. <more>
• Increased overall asset-wide production
• Improved well and flow line performance
• Improved pipeline and facilities design
• Integrated field development and planning
• Reduced operating costs
• Reduced capital costs
• Increased engineering productivity
Other Applications
The combination of rigorous multiphase flow analysis coupled with extensive thermodynamic property prediction capabilities makes PIPEPHASE suitable for a wide range of applications including:
• Oil and gas gathering networks
• Natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines
• Nodal analysis
• Line sizing
• Field planning and asset management studies
• Gas-lift analysis
• Heat transfer analysis for heavy oil pipelines
• Hydrate prediction