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Production challenges are increasingly being handled through advanced completion
k e y f e at u r e s strings. Modeling fluid flow through these complex completions is beyond traditional
reservoir simulation and nodal capabilities. The models should combine an accurate
Model production performance
reservoir inflow with a highly detailed wellbore model. As completion complexity grows,
of complex wells
the need to model flow through the tool string grows as well. NEToolTM software offers
unrivaled steady-state numerical simulation for the modeling of multiphase fluid flow
Design tool strings and accurately
inside the wellbore and in the near-wellbore region. NETool simulator fills the gap between
evaluates flow through completions
reservoir simulators and lift design software. It combines reservoir deliverability with
completion flow performance to enable rapid modeling of complex well hydraulics.
Use reservoir model or log data for a fast,
comprehensive nodal analysis NETool software is a unique, standalone application. The vast majority of software used
for simulating flow in pipes uses nodal analysis, a technique that simulates flow along the
pipe in a 1D topology. Any inflow (e.g. valve) is simulated as a joint between two 1D strings.
In contrast, NETool software covers wellbore and near-wellbore regions with a 2D mesh of
nodes (similar to what reservoir simulators do) taking into account radial symmetry.

By using this approach, a continuous, highly-detailed flow map between the reservoir,
tubing, and up to four concentric annuli is possible. Instead of relying on tank or PI models
as it’s typically done in nodal applications, NETool simulator imports reservoir grid files to
simulate inflow. As a result, users can import reservoir and survey information, build the
well completion by selecting from a component library, and get a detailed well analysis in
minutes. NETool software’s powerful numerical solver generates pressures, flow direc-
tions, rates, void fractions, fluid properties, temperature, IPR, PI and more. Overlaying
plots (e.g. inflow vs. measured depth) from different runs gives users a comprehensive
understanding of flow, going well beyond comparing rates at the wellhead.

NETool software targets well planning and completion design processes, helps trouble-
shoot production problems, and aids in choosing corrective actions – making it invaluable
for production engineers operating complex wells. Reservoir engineers benefit from the
ability to export completion design into Nexus™ or Eclipse™ keywords.

• When is NETool simulator an appropriate tool?

- Long reservoir contact wells

- Advanced and multi-lateral wells
- Wells through multiple zones or thin pay intervals

• What can NETool software help with?

- Perform accurate nodal analysis for complex wells
- Cope with reservoir properties uncertainty
- Perform as a completion design interface for reservoir simulators
- Hinder gas or water breakthrough
- Well placement inside reservoir
- Selection and design of advanced completion components

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 NETool reads reservoir grid to calculate inflow into the well.

B e n e f i ts

More time for analysis

Engineers are relieved of the tedious process of creating nodes and choosing flow
correlations for every completion as the software does this automatically based on
completion type and parameters chosen.
Multi-disciplinary solutions
NETool’s simulator is designed to overcome the barriers between engineers who are
responsible for well hardware design and reservoir engineers who are in charge of
an accurate inflow picture in order to correctly estimate production rates. However,
reservoir engineers often do not have the tools and the time to extend their analysis
beyond the sandface. NETool software’s integrated approach solves this challenge
by exporting completion design created by a completion/production engineer into
Nexus™ or Eclipse™ model.
Increased production from improved completion designs
As reservoirs get deeper, hotter and harder to produce, the importance of advanced
completions — mostly Inflow Control Valves (ICVs) and Inflow Control Devices (ICDs)
— increases. Studies show that ICD/ICVs, when designed and applied properly,
typically increase oil recovery from 3% to 7%. Factors to consider include:

• Accurately simulating complex flow patterns in

the production part of the well
• Improving well design and actions based
on production performance
• Tailoring the completion to properties found while drilling
Production optimization
• Assess production impact of new completion and
drilling technology
• Understand poorly performing production wells
• PLT (Production Logging Tool) interpretation

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• Stimulation or re-completion design
• Stochastic analysis.
• ESP (Electric Submersible Pump) design
Predict recompletion performance
Mature wells can often be revived by a recompletion (e.g. blocking break-through
zones). Many times the original or existing completion cannot be removed and an
inner string must be run creating a gap. A detailed NETool simulation performed to
validate the recompletion design can predict if fluids will permeate through the gaps
and cause problems. NETool software can simulate production from possible recom-
pletion scenarios quickly to provide timely decision support.
Hardware selection and validation based on production response
The selection of any downhole hardware must be supported by modern engineering
software capable of accurately modeling well performance when the hardware is run
in the well. NETool software allows any engineer to model any completion equipment
inside any well. It has a database of electric submersible pumps and inflow control
devices. NETool software is the industry’s first choice for ICD/ICV and advanced
well completion design. NETool software is used to evaluate the effects of advanced
completion components, pumps, well position, well length, and multi-laterals.

Completions are designed based on near-well reservoir Simulation results along the well are overlaid with
properties, read from the reservoir model or logs. completion schematics.

F e at u r e s
Wellbore hydraulics in completions
• Oil-gas-water flow, non-Newtonian fluids
• Extended black oil pressure/volume/temperature (PVT) model,
passing through bubble point, condensate
• Simultaneous tubing and up to four annuli flow
• Completion-specific flow correlations
• ESP database
• Ability to use Vertical Lift Performance tables from other software
• Specification of bottomhole pressure/tubing head pressure (BHP/THP)
or flow rate as simulation target

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 System and Software • Calibration of the model to well tests
• Productivity models honoring: local heterogeneities, local skin variations,
SOF T WARE REQ UIRE M E N TS relative permeability and PVT effects
Oracle Java® 8.1 or higher • Interactive definition of well trajectory and completion details
O P ERAT I N G SYST E M S
Microsoft® Windows® Vista, 7 or 8. Field applications
• Completion design • Well injection and production profiles
HARDWARE
Memory (RAM) 2+ Gb • ICD optimization • IPR and PI optimization
Hard Disk 100Gb (3-5Gb required space for work)
• Zonal isolation design • Acidization planning
• Perforation strategy • Optimal well length
• Multilateral design • Uncertainty analysis
• Understanding PLTs and
problematic wells

Fast Execution, Easy Data Input

• Easy and intuitive interface, “smart menus” hiding unnecessary inputs
• Straightforward and easy data input
• Fast simulations are performed in a matter of seconds rather than hours.
This allows design revisions during the drilling of the well, when time is critical.
• Solution for flow in tubing, annulus, sandface and in-between; automatic
solving of flow directions
• Facility to import the industry’s most common reservoir and log data sets
are fully supported
• Advanced ability to compare results from multiple runs
• NETool is a standalone application that is very easy to install and maintain

Intelligent completions are rapidly expanding as wells become more complex. Maximizing production, controlling
water breakthrough and optimizing well configurations in these types of wells lead to maximum returns. NETool
software is the most advanced analysis tool for the design and evaluation of complex well performance.

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