o Steady state hydraulic and thermal analysis; Multiphase and single phase flow, Line sizing, pressure drops and deliverability |
o Fluid characterization; Phase behavior, PVT tuning, Fluid properties, Emulsion and viscosity characteristics |
o Insulation/Active heating requirements |
o Transient hydraulic and thermal analysis |
o Wax prediction and management; Deposition, Gelling, pour point depressants, restart pressures |
o Hydrate prediction, control and remediation; Methanol rates and volumes, low dosage inhibitors |
o Operability issues; Shutdown, cool down, start-up, depressurisation, Pigging, Slugging, slug catcher sizing |
o Solids prediction and control; Sand, Asphaltenes, Scale |