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Replace Eclipse with a custom build. Industry-Reference Reservoir Simulator
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 25 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
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Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 25 features
Simulation Type(5 features)
Reservoir simulation capability for black oil models
Reservoir simulation capability for compositional models
Capability to simulate the full spectrum of enhanced oil recovery methods and model CO2 capture and storage projects
Streamline-based reservoir simulation capability
Reservoir simulation capability for thermal models and heavy oil recovery with temperature changes and calorific energy handling
Advanced Modeling(3 features)
Capability to model complex wells and complex geology with fine-scale resolution
Add-on option for refined local grid modeling capabilities
Add-on option for coupled reservoir modeling capabilities
Field Operations(3 features)
Wide range of field management options to control reservoir simulation workflows
Add-on option for specialized gas field operational modeling
Add-on option for surface network modeling and field management
Well Modeling(3 features)
Add-on option for advanced well modeling capabilities including complex well geometries
Capability to modify individual connections in global grid using global grid keywords such as WPIMULT, CPIFACT, WELOPEN and CSKIN for wells with connections in both global and local grids
Flexible expressions support for well modeling, including WELPI keyword for direct productivity index definition to streamline workflows such as calibration to testing data
Performance Optimization(2 features)
Enhanced Constrained Pressure Residual solver that provides additional residual checks for dramatic performance improvements, especially with repeated non-linear convergence problems
High-performance computing capabilities to leverage parallel processing and speed up simulation workflows
Unconventional Resources(2 features)
Specialized add-on for simulating coalbed methane reservoirs
Specialized capability to simulate coal bed methane, shale gas, shale oil, and naturally fractured reservoirs
Analysis(1 features)
Support for extensive uncertainty analysis and workflows within the Petrel platform
Collaboration(1 features)
Petrel platform integrates data from multiple disciplines, allowing experts to combine their knowledge in a unified environment
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