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PIPESIM version 2019.1 ........................................................................................... 1
Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 1
Installation kit ................................................................................................................... 1
Overview .......................................................................................................................... 2
New features in PIPESIM 2019.1 ............................................................................... 3
Network optimizer task...................................................................................................... 3
User interface enhancements............................................................................................. 3
Various bug fixes, enhancements & documentation improvements ....................................... 4
Summary of functionality available on different platforms ............................................ 5
Licensing changes .................................................................................................... 6
Licensing of Network optimizer .......................................................................................... 6
Retirement notifications ............................................................................................ 7
Retirement of option Network solver method ...................................................................... 7
Appendix A: Release history...................................................................................... 8
Enhancements and changes for PIPESIM 2018.1 (Dec 2018) ............................................... 8
Enhancements and changes for PIPESIM 2017.2 (Dec 2017) ............................................... 8
Enhancements and changes for PIPESIM 2017.1 (July 2017) ............................................... 8
Enhancements and changes for PIPESIM 2015.2 (Nov 2016) ............................................... 9
Enhancements and changes for PIPESIM 2015.1 (Nov 2015) ............................................... 9
Enhancements and changes for PIPESIM 2014.1 (Dec 2014) ............................................... 9
Enhancements and changes for PIPESIM 2013.1 (Aug 2013) ............................................. 10
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PIPESIM version 2019.1
Introduction
With the PIPESIM® 2019.1 release, Schlumberger continues its commitment to innovate and improve the
way you work. PIPESIM combines best-in-class science with an unparalleled productivity environment to
enable engineers to optimize production systems from the reservoir to the sales point. These release notes
describe the most significant enhancements. The full set of PIPESIM documentation, including
documentation for prior PIPESIM releases, may be downloaded from the Schlumberger Support Portal.
Installation kit
The PIPESIM Installation Kit (available from download or DVD) contains:
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PIPESIM 2019.1 (64-Bit)
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Multiflash 6.1 (installs with PIPESIM)
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Python Toolkit
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PIPESIM Python API
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PIPESIM Toolbar for Excel
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Enthought Canopy Python 3.5 Distribution
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Linux® version of PIPESIM engine
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The Schlumberger Licensing tool (version 2017.1)
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Third-party tools (such as Dongle Drivers and the link to download Acrobat)
For further details including system requirements, refer to the Installation and Licensing Guide supplied with
the software. This document is in this directory:
…Program Files\Schlumberger\PIPESIM2019.1\Programs\
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Overview
PIPESIM is Schlumberger’s flagship well and network modeling software for steady-state multiphase flow
simulation. Together with the OLGA dynamic multiphase flow simulator, Schlumberger provides a complete
software solution for designing and optimizing production systems.
PIPESIM was first released in 1984 with an initial focus to design production systems in harsh environments
such as the North Sea. Emphasis has always been placed on incorporating the latest science to provide the
most accurate predictions possible. As PIPESIM has evolved over the years, it has continuously been
improved and expanded. This latest version may coexist with previous releases and can be run at the same
time using the same license.
While PIPESIM by itself may be applied to solve a wide range of problems, Schlumberger has integrated
PIPESIM with key software platforms to deliver a fully integrated solution spanning reservoir simulation to
production operations:
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Use IAM to couple to ECLIPSE/IX reservoir simulation models or MBX material balance tank models
to forecast production and optimize system design over the complete lifecycle.
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Import PIPESIM models into Petrel for Well Deliverability workflows (VFP table generation, Nodal
Analysis etc.) or build a well model within Petrel and export to PIPESIM.
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Operationalize PIPESIM by connecting to the Avocet platform and keeping your models updated and
your field continuously modeled.
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The Python Toolkit may be used to connect PIPESIM to external applications and data sources and is
useful in automating model building, updating models and performing batch runs.
From field development to production operations, PIPESIM enables production optimization and flow
assurance over the complete lifecycle.
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New features in PIPESIM 2019.1
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Network optimizer task
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User interface enhancements
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Various bug fixes and minor enhancements
Network optimizer task
PIPESIM 2019.1 introduces the Network optimizer. The optimizer adjusts gas lift rates, ESP/PCP speeds, or
choke bean size, to maximize or minimize the value of a tailored objective function. Applied constraints will
be honored during the optimization. Constraints can be applied on a global level, and/or to wells, flowlines,
and sinks, either individually or in groups. All input to the optimizer is combined in one single task.
The optimization algorithm is developed by Schlumberger-Doll Research (Cambridge, MA) and has
successfully been used to optimize networks containing thousands of wells.
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Unique, fast, and robust
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Utilizing Schlumberger-Doll Research (SDR) Optimization Library
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Based on Basic OpeN-source Mixed INteger (BONMIN) framework
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Applied on Mixed Integer Non-Linear Programs (MINLP)
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Automatic accurate and smart well curve generation
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Run-time choke bean size calculation
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Honors total system gas lift rate and/or total system power for ESP/PCP
User interface enhancements
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Artificial lift in Well editor
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Two coefficients, used to account for relative and fixed power transmission losses from
surface to downhole pump driver for an ESP, can now be specified in the user interface
under Calculation options.
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Under Calculation options, it is now possible to select Recombine gas at wellhead.
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Various bug fixes, enhancements & documentation improvements
PIPESIM 2019.1 includes several bug fixes and improvements. Some of them are listed below.
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The examples folder is now removed at Python Toolkit uninstall.
A problem in the boundary conditions logic in Python Toolkit is fixed. Previously, a network simulation
of a model opened with Python Toolkit could fail if a source (or sink) was replaced by a new source (or
sink) with a different name.
To increase the likelihood of convergence, the default single branch iteration limit for gas lift operations
is changed from 40 to 100.
Heat transfer data for a pipe will now be copied from the previous pipe if not defined. Earlier, default
values would be used.
When a compositional fluid is open in the Edit window, the units in the Phase properties section now
change with selections made for Units in the Home tab on the ribbon.
Unique naming is now applied to vertical and horizontal flow correlations when utilizing a user-defined
plug-in. Earlier, an error about re-definition of psname with different attributes was sometimes
returned.
If trying to load a corrupt xml file, PIPESIM will now display a message stating that loading of the plugin
failed. By clicking OK, the user can continue without the plugin. Previously, the UI would stop working.
The Data comparison task will now run for models containing spot reports.
The user interface no longer does a validity check on the value given for Current velocity when Land is
selected as flowline environment.
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Summary of functionality available on different platforms
PIPESIM 2019.1 is 64-bit and runs natively on 64-bit platforms. The PIPESIM Linux engine may be installed
separately for use in coupled simulation with the ECLIPSE® and Intersect® reservoir simulators.
Main programs
Platform
Windows 7&10
64-bit
Linux Red Hat 7
64-bit
PIPESIM 2019.1 User Interface
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Single branch engine
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Network engine
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Python Tookit (32-bit)
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OLGAS
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LedaFlow Point Model
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✓
Note:
User Access Control (UAC) Limitations – PIPESIM runs with the lowest available permission. The Windows
7/10 restrictions UAC applies to PIPESIM. For example, when UAC is activated, it prevents programs from
writing to the Programs folder. If you cannot write to the Programs folder, do one of the following:
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Before running case studies, copy the files to a writeable folder, such as the Documents folder.
Run PIPESIM as an administrator.
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Licensing changes
Licensing of Network optimizer
The Network optimizer is part of the PIPESIM Network Analysis (NET) and uses the NETENGINE/PIPESIM-NET
license.
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Retirement notifications
Retirement of option Network solver method
The option Network solver method, currently available under Network solver options in Simulation settings >
Advanced, is planned for retirement. This option allows for selecting an Advanced solver method, that from
PIPESIM 2020.1 will no longer be supported.
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Appendix A: Release history
Enhancements and changes to PIPESIM are summarized below. More details are available in the release
notes included with the PIPESIM installation kit or through the Schlumberger Support Portal.
Enhancements and changes for PIPESIM 2018.1 (Dec 2018)
Enhancements and changes to PIPESIM 2018.1 are summarized as follows:
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Well performance curves task made available from the user interface for visualization of data
The Salama erosion model made available for selection in the user interface, for use with
completions with sand production.
Spot reports can be added from the user interface, in a well or surface location, to provide
additional reporting at that specific location.
Injection points, for fluid injection at any location in the system, made available both as surface and
downhole equipment for easy inclusion from the user interface.
Python Toolkit updates including Well Curves generation, System Analysis and Gas Lift Diagnostic.
Various bug fixes, enhancements & documentation improvements.
Enhancements and changes for PIPESIM 2017.2 (Dec 2017)
Enhancements and changes to PIPESIM 2017.2 are summarized as follows:
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IAM 2017 Integration, featuring MBX (Material Balance) reservoir modeling
Update of the OLGAS steady-state flow model to version 2017.1 including the High-Definition model
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One Subsea Wet Gas Compressor
Rod Pump Stroke Length and Frequency as alternative to Nominal Rate
Introduction of PCP Slip Factor
Well curves for network simulation
Python Toolkit updates including Nodal Analysis
Seaweed Shapefile Pre-Processing Utility to analyze and fix shapefile issues
Various bug fixes, enhancements & documentation improvements
Enhancements and changes for PIPESIM 2017.1 (July 2017)
Enhancements and changes to PIPESIM 2017.1 are summarized as follows:
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Python Toolkit
GIS Enhancements
Gas Lift Design enhancements
PCP Enhancements
Well Import/Export
User Profile Calculation Plug-in
Data Comparison Task
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Multiflash 6.1 Update
Usability Improvements
Improved User Access Control
PIPESIM Labs
Licensing changes
Various bug fixes, enhancements & documentation improvements
Enhancements and changes for PIPESIM 2015.2 (Nov 2016)
Enhancements and changes to PIPESIM 2015.2 are summarized as follows:
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Perforation Design Enhancements including Productivity Workflows
Various minor enhancements, bug fixes & documentation improvements
Windows 10 Support
Enhancements and changes for PIPESIM 2015.1 (Nov 2015)
Enhancements and changes to PIPESIM 2015.1 are summarized as follows:
• Gas Lift Design
• Gas Lift Diagnostics
• Data Matching with improvements including import of LAS files from Production Logs
• OneSubsea Multiphase Booster
• Perforation Design
• Advanced (Newton) Network Solver as alternative to existing method
• Improvements to pigging calculations including reporting of transit and dumping times
• Atmospheric pressure reference (allows gauge pressure entry to be corrected for high elevations)
• Heat Transfer alignment with OLGA
• Improvements to network license performance
• Improvement to MPI distribution used for parallel processing
• Various minor enhancements, bug fixes & documentation improvements
Enhancements and changes for PIPESIM 2014.1 (Dec 2014)
Enhancements and changes to PIPESIM 2014.1 are summarized as follows:
• Automated network building from GIS Shape files
• Usability improvements
• Performance improvements
• ESP Design
• Multiflash Upgrade (to version 4.3)
o Salinity Analysis
o MFL files (direct Multiflash link)
o Wax & Asphaltene prediction
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• Improved controls for single component systems (eg. CO2)
• Erosion (API 14E) & CO2 Corrosion (deWaard)
• Engine keyword tool
• Check valves (block flow)
• Rate Constraints for network simulation
• Multiphase Flow Models
o Updates to OLGAS (7.3) and LedaFlow (1.4)
o Neotec flow correlations
• PIPESIM-OLGA Converter enhancements
• Heat Transfer Enhancement for Internal Natural Convection (OLGA Alignment)
• User-defined equipment
• Database Upgrades for Catalogs
Enhancements and changes for PIPESIM 2013.1 (Aug 2013)
Enhancements and changes to PIPESIM 2013.1 are summarized as follows:
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New layout to provide easy access to PIPESIM functionality, accessible through the Ribbon toolbars.
Option to work within, and easily switch between, a well-centric or network-centric application
layout to simplify the overall work environment.
Building networks has been substantially improved. The single-branch view from previous versions
of PIPESIM has been merged into the main network diagram so that all equipment is visible at the
network level.
Introduction of a GIS canvas to build networks and quickly capture pipeline elevation profiles
Building wells is now much easier, using a new, interactive graphical wellbore schematic shared by
other Schlumberger software applications.
The introduction of a single modeless properties editor enables you to view and change all
properties for the object you select, at a glance, without closing and reopening another editor.
Results are now more consolidated and viewable within the same editor used to configure the
simulation task. A simplified approach is introduced to manage results from multiple simulation
runs, which are accessible in the new results viewer.
Customizable workspace layout including input and task panes for easier navigation, and a message
center for better feedback on simulation progress and messages.
Models are now validated continuously. We've also added validation cues in the editor and a new
validation tab that directs you to the specific object editor requiring attention
Native 64-bit application for increased scalability
Various Bug fixes & documentation improvements
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