Hydraulic Simulator works with multiphase flow networks.

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Suited for upstream exploration and production industries, PIPEPHASE v9.0 models steady-state multiphase flow in oil and gas networks and pipeline systems. Reporting system enables engineers to generate, analyze, and present results in hyperlink-enabled MS Office Excel spreadsheets. With support for in-house-developed or third-party property packages, software includes system for generating pressure volume temperature (PVT) data and integrating user-added PVT data.



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SimSci-Esscor Releases Improved Hydraulic Simulator for Multiphase Flow Networks


New PIPEPHASE reporting system allow engineers to analyze data and present results using familiar Excel spreadsheets

LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA, USA - June 28, 2005 - The SimSci-Esscor unit of Invensys Process Systems today announced the release of version 9.0 of its PIPEPHASE simulation program. Used in the design and analysis of oil and gas wells and associated production networks and processing facilities, PIPEPHASE software provides an integrated and extensible simulation solution for the upstream exploration and production industry.

Version 9.0 features an improved system for generating pressure volume temperature (PVT) data and for integrating user-added PVT data. This provides the flexibility to utilize in-house-developed or third-party property packages. Further enhancements to the software include a completely revamped reporting system and a new zipped file format to allow the creation and transfer of larger working documents.

Using the new reporting system, engineers can generate, analyze, and present results directly in Microsoft® Office Excel spreadsheets. Extensive use of hyperlinks allows for rapid and intuitive navigation enabling engineers to efficiently cross-reference a variety of results and pinpoint any inconsistencies.

The PIPEPHASE simulator rigorously models steady-state multiphase flow in oil and gas networks and pipeline systems. It is built with 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. It covers the complete range of fluids encountered in the petroleum industry, including single-phase fluids and black oil, as well as compositional mixtures.

Link Upstream Surface Simulation to Downstream Process Flowsheets

The PIPEPHASE-PRO/II 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.

About SimSci-Esscor

For more than 35 years, SimSci-Esscor (www.simsci-esscor.com) has been a leader in the development and deployment of industrial process simulation software and systems for a variety of process industries. Our products enable clients to minimize capital requirements, optimize facility performance, and maximize return on investment in production assets.

About Invensys Process Systems

Invensys Process Systems, a business unit of Invensys plc, provides products, services and solutions for the automation and optimization of industrial process plants. In addition to its rapidly expanding Global Solutions group, Invensys Process Systems includes industry-leading brands such as Foxboro, Triconex, SimSci-Esscor, Wonderware, and Avantis, whose products are installed in more than 100,000 plants across the world. These range from small hybrid and batch plants to the world's largest refineries, gas plants, petrochemicals plants, power plants, and pulp and paper mills.

The Invensys Group (www.invensys.com) is headquartered in the UK and listed on the London Stock Exchange. With 35,000 employees operating in 60 countries, Invensys helps customers improve their performance and profitability, building value for end users and shareholders alike.

SimSci-Esscor, PIPEPHASE, ROMeo, PRO/II, SIM4ME, Foxboro, Avantis, Triconex, and Wonderware are trademarks of Invensys plc, its subsidiaries, or affiliates. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

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