Research & Development
Pipeline Hydraulics & Flow Assurance
The R&D activities combined with a strong specialization in numerical and computational analysis, software development and physical modelling.
Our laboratory experience allows the experimental tests to be carried out very close to field conditions in terms of flow rates, type of fluids and operative pressure.
Our Experience & Understanding
Flow Assurance analyses start from physics understanding of phenomena driving a given production scenario.
Our experience in multiphase flow modelling is crucial in this phase, giving the chance to properly evaluate computational simulations and identify key parameters to be analysed in detail through sensitivity studies.
This phase ends with identifying the right phenomenal definition, ready to be solved through engineered solutions.
Engineered Solutions
At Lab 23 we identify Flow Assurance issues using a 4-step approach:
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Design is performed based on our clients required production needs.
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Design selected based on Operational Boundry requirements.
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Procedures are defined and managed to allow for production within the given boundaries.
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The overall definition of a production system design and management
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