The key to the successful use of steady state and transient modelling is interpreting the results into a comprehensive operating strategy. FEESA has gained considerable experience in the evaluation of flow assurance operability of dozens of complex production networks.
Results from thousands of simulations can be compiled to develop operating guidelines that are sufficiently comprehensive to be Peer Reviewed, yet still intelligible by other disciplines. Issues typically addressed are terrain induced slugging, hydrate, wax and asphaltene prevention and remediation, thermal control, production boosting, erosion/corrosion and complex rheology.