Flow Assurance Studies

By using dynamic pipeline simulation, Our engineers can determine Static Hydraulic Effects in pipelines and the transient behaviour of them during upset conditions

Flow Assurance Analysis is a critical activity on field development at different project phase, from conceptual studies stages up to a detailed designs.

If you are interested not only in the project’s results, but you would also like to engage in a simulation knowledge transfer, we can combine our project services with customised training that ensures exactly that: The know-how that we used when carrying out the project is shared with your engineers to ensure they will get the most value out of the developed model.

Flow Assurance Studies - Pipesim/OLGA

BYA develops flow assurance studies by applying either Pipesim or OLGA (steadystate and transient module) software tool for defining pipeline operating procedures and control schemes in order to ensure the smooth operation during the transfer of the produced fluids, minimizing inconveniences and unnecessary shutdown of the facilities.

Studies examples

Transient thermohydraulics during rump-up and ramp-down

Optimal design for the operating envelope

Analysis of hydrates, wax, asphaltenes, corrosion, emulsions, scale and sand for Flow Assurance

Pigging sequence analysis

Slug reduction, surge and control

Process and control system design

Schlumberger Pipesim is Inprocess software that connects OLGA with commercial process simulators to analyze the interaction between wells production and topsides equipment capacity and control