Using Hysys / UniSim as a Fast, Accurate and Robust Pipeline Transient

Simulation Tool Gas and Dense Phase Modelling

AOG Conference March 2015
Presented by Andy Jones, General Manager, Perth

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Using Hysys / UniSim as a Fast, Accurate and Robust Pipeline Transient Simulation Tool

Contents

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Introductions
Fundamental caveats
Fit for purpose modelling functionality
Dense phase modelling in Hysys dynamics
Gas and dense phase modelling case studies
Summary of benefits

Using Hysys / UniSim as a Fast, Accurate and Robust Pipeline Transient Simulation Tool

Introductions

Andy Jones, General Manager, Perth Office

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Dynamic process simulation (Hysys, UniSim etc.)

Online monitoring package specification, development and commissioning
Modelling package integration (OLGA Hysys / UniSim, Hysys Pipesim)
Use of modelling packages to aid operations and commissioning

Using Hysys / UniSim as a Fast, Accurate and Robust Pipeline Transient Simulation Tool

Fundamental Caveats

> Hysys / UniSim are not a replacement for OLGA / Ledaflow (or similar
rigorous multiphase fluid simulation software) in all circumstances by any
means
> There are only specific cases in which the concepts presented here are
applicable
> But where there are opportunities to use Hysys / UniSim, the benefits can
be significant

Using Hysys / UniSim as a Fast, Accurate and Robust Pipeline Transient Simulation Tool

Fit-For-Purpose Functionality
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Fit-For Purpose
Stakeholders agree prioritisation
of functionality
Accuracy
Based on agreed functionality,
stakeholders assess minimum
accuracy standards
Robustness
Continually assess the systems
uptime and operating envelope
Speed
For simulation inclusive systems,
fast computation is essential

Essential Model Attributes for Success

Speed

Accuracy
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Robustness

Using Hysys / UniSim as a Fast, Accurate and Robust Pipeline Transient Simulation Tool

Dense Phase Modelling in Hysys Dynamics

Benefits
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Quick to build
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Compositionally tracked
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Transient
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Robust
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Easy to automate
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Easy to integrate with other packages
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Fast typically 40 times real time
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Accurate in gas and dense phase
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Cheaper licensing
Challenges
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Two phase results may be less
accurate specifically at very low
liquid loading
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Benchmarking required

Using Hysys / UniSim as a Fast, Accurate and Robust Pipeline Transient Simulation Tool

Case Study 1 Online Monitoring of a Dense Phase Pipeline

> Single phase dense gas
pipeline
> Online Hysys dynamics
models
> 3 instances of the model
Real time
What if
Predictive
> Primary functions
Liquids management
Hydrocarbon
accountancy
Process visualisation

Using Hysys / UniSim as a Fast, Accurate and Robust Pipeline Transient Simulation Tool

Case Study 1 Online Monitoring of a Dense Phase Pipeline Initial Status

FPSO 1

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Dense phase gas pipeline

No online chromatograph
Daily / weekly samples
No difficulties with allocation
No difficulties with operations

Receiving Platform

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Case Study 1 FPSO 1 Only Phase Envelope

Platform Phase Envelope

Dense Phase

Liquid

Two
Phase

Relatively
large headroom to
avoid generation
Gas of liquids

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Case Study 1 Problem FPSO 2 Exports Rich Gas

FPSO 2

FPSO 1

Receiving Platform

> Injection of NGLs

> Online chromatograph
> Multiple import / export
operating modes

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Case Study 1 Combined Feed Phase Envelope

Platform Phase Envelope

Small headroom to
avoid generation
of liquids

Dense Phase

Liquid

Two
Phase

Gas

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Case Study 2 UK North Sea Multiphase Pipeline System

> Multiphase pipeline

> Online linked COMPAS and
UniSim models
> 2 instances of the model
Real time
What if
> Primary functions
Liquids management
H2S / CO2
management

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Case Study 3 Integrated Topsides and Subsea Flowlines Modelling

Value Summary
From
Wells

DTU B
Hysys

Produced
Water

From
Wells

DTU C

Produce copies of the OLGA models in Pipesim

Hysys

Integrate all models into one Hysys model

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Full accurate solutions in minutes!
2 months reduced to 3 days!

Produced
Water

Fuel Gas
Dry Gas Export

From
Wells

DTU A
Hysys

Central
Processing
Facility

Live Liquids Export

Hysys

Produced
Water

DTU = Dry Tree Unit

LNG

Hysys

Produced
Water

Key
Gas Pipeline
Liquids Pipeline
Produced Water

Onshore
LNG
Plant

Condensate
Storage
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Case Study 3 Benchmarking Results

Hydrocarbon Phase Envelope Comparison
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Correlations showed that for

this application the PVT data
was almost identical with
those used in PVT Sim

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Presuure (bara)

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Temperature (deg C)
Hysys Hydrocarbon Phase Envelope
PVTSim Hydrocarbon Phase Envelope

Pipesim Hydrocarbon Phase Envelope

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Case Study 4 Coal Seam Gas to LNG Simulation

Gas Gathering
Networks

Detailed Gas
Compression
Facilities

High Pressure
Pipeline Network

Energy flow = 2300

Wobbe index = 49.2
Mass flow = 9.0
Std. Vol flow = 2100
Pressure = 12.76
Temp = 30.2

210 TJ/d

TJ/d
MJ/m3
mT/yr
MMscfd
MPa
DegC

LNG Plant

GPF 1

221 TJ/d

GPF 2
GPF

204 TJ/d

GPF 3

GPF

Etc.

GPF

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Summary of the Benefits of Modelling Pipelines in Hysys / UniSim

HARDER
> More robust without sacrificing accuracy
> Fully automated solutions removing human error
BETTER
> Increased productivity
> Reduced downtime
> More cost effective
FASTER
> Reduced detailed design turnaround times
> Increased run times
STRONGER
> Fully integrated solutions
> Using industry standard software which is future proofed
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