PetraSim is a powerful software for comprehensive reservoir simulation and fluid and heat flow analysis. PetraSim software helps oil and gas engineers predict and optimize reservoir performance using accurate modeling.

The software uses a variety of methods, including the Finite Volume Method (FVM) and the Finite Element Method (FEM), to solve the equations governing fluid flow and heat transfer.

PetraSim is the graphical module for the TOUGH2 family of simulators. Developed at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, TOUGH2 and its derivatives are known for their powerful capabilities in simulating fluid flow and heat transfer in porous and fractured environments. PetraSim significantly reduces the barriers to using TOUGH2 by automatically managing the complex details of TOUGH2 input and output files.

PetraSim 2022.3 Fluid and heat flow Key features:

• Fluid flow simulation: Can simulate multiphase flow of water, oil, and gas in reservoirs with complex geometries.
• Heat Transfer: This software is capable of simulating heat transfer in the reservoir, including geothermal effects and steam injection.
• Geochemistry: Can simulate complex geochemical processes such as sedimentation, dissolution, and chemical reactions.
• Rock modeling: Uses various rock models to describe reservoir properties such as porosity, permeability, and permeable.
• Production history: Can match the reservoir’s production history with actual data and use it to predict the reservoir’s future performance.
• Design and Optimization: Can be used to design and optimize oilfield development plans, including production wells, injection wells, and gathering and processing systems.

Benefits of use:

• Accuracy: Uses advanced and accurate algorithms to simulate oil reservoirs.
• Flexibility: Can be used to simulate tanks with different tank geometries and properties.
• Easy to use: It has an intuitive and easy to use graphical user interface.

Applications:

• Exploration studies: Can be used to assess the potential of exploratory hydrocarbon reservoirs.
• Field Development: Can be used to design and optimize oil field development plans.
• Reservoir Management: Can be used to manage oil reservoirs throughout their lifespan.
• Production optimization: Can be used to optimize oil and gas production from existing reservoirs.