Software offers flexibility in optimizing oil and gas flow.
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Pipephase® v8.0 fluid flow software simulates and optimizes multi-phase flow in oil and gas production, transmission, and distribution networks. It allows users to copy and paste pipeline profiles from spreadsheets and automatically generates results in Microsoft® Access database format. Software enables users to generate or import Vertical Flow Performance tables. COM-compliant API layer enables other compliant applications to control execution.
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SimSci-Esscor Releases Pipephase Simulation Program
New release offers greater flexibility in optimizing multi-phase flow for oil and gas production, transmission and distribution networks
BREA, Calif., Nov. 25, 2002 -- SimSci-Esscor, an operating unit of Invensys plc, today announced the release of the latest version of its Pipephase® fluid flow simulator. Many of the world's leading exploration and production companies use Pipephase software to simulate and optimize multi-phase flow in oil and gas production, transmission and distribution networks.
Some of the main functional enhancements of the new version 8.0 of Pipephase include a new pipeline device that allows users to copy/paste pipeline profiles from spreadsheets and automatic generation of results in a Microsoft® Access database format. Version 8.0 also enables users to generate Vertical Flow Performance (VFP) tables or import them from third-party applications.
"The Pipephase simulator is considered to be one of the global industry standard among petroleum producers," said Ken Brown, vice president and general manager of SimSci-Esscor. "SimSci-Esscor has continually invested in Pipephase software to maintain its core strengths and add ever-increasing convenience and power for the end user. Version 8.0 demonstrates the company's ongoing commitment to delivering leading-edge tools for petroleum producers."
A new, COM-compliant API layer enables other COM-compliant applications, such as Excel, to control Pipephase execution externally. Other new "openness" features in Pipephase version 8.0 include the use of standard spreadsheet formats for data entry tables, which support copy/paste features and tab navigation. Version 8.0 also offers a longer list of decision variables for Netopt(TM) field optimization calculations.
New Pipephase users will find the new initialization "wizard" to be helpful in successful problem setup. Other technical enhancements include the Gilbert family of critical-flow choke models, full tracking of Wobbe Index and GHV values for all multiphase fluid types, the ability to enter multiple DP/DT curves for fixed inlet or outlet pressures, and a new algorithm for solving high-GOR problems.
For additional information or to view a demo on Pipephase 8.0, visit www.simsciesscor.com/pipephase.
About SimSci-Esscor
SimSci-Esscor is a leader in the development and marketing of industrial process simulation software and systems for a variety of industries, including oil and gas exploration, petroleum refining, petrochemical and chemical manufacturing, electrical power generation, mining, pulp and paper, and engineering and construction. SimSci-Esscor products enable clients to minimize capital requirements, optimize facility performance, and maximize returns on investments in producing assets. SimSci-Esscor, as part of Invensys plc, supports more than 750 client companies in more than 70 countries through offices in Brazil, Venezuela, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the U.S. For more information, visit the SimSci-Esscor Web site at www.simsciesscor.com.
About Invensys
Invensys plc is a global leader in production technology and energy management. The group helps customers improve their performance and profitability using innovative services and technologies and a deep understanding of their industries and applications.
Invensys Production Management works closely with customers in order to drive up performance of their production assets, maximize their return on investments in production technologies, and remove cost and cash from their whole supply chain. The division includes APV, Avantis, Baan, Eurotherm, Foxboro, SimSci-Esscor, Triconex, and Wonderware. These businesses address process and batch industries -- including the oil, gas and chemicals, food, beverage and personal health care -- and the discrete and hybrid manufacturing sectors.
Invensys Energy Management works with clients involved in the supply, measurement, and consumption of energy and water, to reduce costs and waste and improve the efficiency, reliability, and security of power supply. The division includes Energy Management Solutions, Appliance Controls, Climate Controls, Global Services, Metering Systems, Powerware, and Home Control Systems. These businesses focus on markets connected with power and energy infrastructure for industrial, commercial, and residential buildings.
The company also serves the specialized rail, wind-power and electronic manufacturing (power components) markets through Invensys Rail Systems, Hansen Transmissions and Lambda, respectively, in its development division. Invensys operates in more than 80 countries, with its headquarters in London. For more information, visit www.invensys.com.
Laurie Nalezny - for Invensys
Comm Strategies
(949) 753-9292, ext. 266
lnalezny@commstrategies.com
Kari Garcia - for Invensys
Comm Strategies
(949) 753-9292, ext. 244
kgarcia@commstrategies.com
Invensys, SimSci-Esscor, Pipephase, and Netopt are trademarks of Invensys plc, its subsidiaries and affiliated companies. All other brands are trademarks of their respective owners.
