Maximus - Physics based Multiphase Flow Simulator

About Maximus

Maximus is a very powerful Physics based Steady-State, and versatile compositional and black oil production and flow assurance modelling software, capable of simulating the whole production and transport facilities network, from the reservoir to the early stages of separation, throughout the life of the field.

Through the native integration of Multiflash and its field planning modelling capabilities, production and flow assurance engineers and project managers can easily model in details the entire asset and access relevant information for their discipline to optimize decision making and minimize the risks associated with production such as formation of solids (hydrates, waxes, asphaltenes, scales etc.), corrosion/erosion of the facilities and other potential obstacles to the correct operations and optimal field development.

Engineers can also easily assess options, perform “what if” analyses and compare operating scenarios and design choices, in order to make the best choice, based on the business objectives previously set, and within the real constraints of the asset.

Key features/capabilities

  • Integrated model from Reservoir to Process
  • Flow Assurance
  • Life of Field Studies
  • Operational Support
  • Well, pipeline and network modelling
  • Fully compositional or Black Oil
  • Simple to use GUI
  • Python/Excel interface
  • Custom Modelling via User defined variables and functions
  • No additional cost for usage of OLGA-S that has been acquired directly from SLB. Note: Users need to request a AOL 3-J1,OLGA-S type license from SLB.
Typical Application Areas
  • Full O&G field modelling from Reservoir to Export (reservoir, wells, pipelines, network & facilities)
  • Flow Assurance challenges: Wax deposition, Hydrates, erosion, corrosion, etc.
  • Water Injection systems
  • Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
  • Field modelling over Life of Field Studies, (i.e., 20 years)
  • Gas Lift Optimization
  • Virtual Flow Meter (VFM)
  • LNG field modelling
  • Integrated Asset Modelling (IAM) & Integrated Production Modelling (IPM)
  • Determine pipeline cooldown temperature when a pipeline is shut down
  • Real-Time Production Optimization (RTPO)
Typical Benefits
  • Full O&G field modelling from Reservoir to Export (reservoir, wells, pipelines, network & facilities) ||!Choose the most appropriate concept solution to achieve production targets
  • Determine the best long-term operating strategy for an O&G field
  • Ensure the safe management of the field by working within its operating envelope
  • Reduce risk associated with production, i.e. mitigate against Hydrate blockages in a pipeline, wax deposition, corrosion, erosion, etc.
  • Reduce design margins for better ROI, i.e. determine optimal size of pipelines and equipment, don't over size.
  • Daily optimize production (or revenue) for Gas Lifted fields
  • Optimize chemical injection
  • Improved understanding of interaction between reservoir, production and facilities
  • Compare operating scenarios and support decision making
  • Overview the entire asset performance and spot anomalies and deviations from forecasts
  • Optimize and adapt operating strategy to maximize production and mitigate/reduce risks (e.g., on demand flow assurance)