Use of computers in the operation of the Ekofisk complex
The Greater Ekofisk complex consists of seven fields that produce into a central processing facility at Ekofisk Center, where gas and oil are separated. Gas is pipelined to Emden, West Germany, and oil is pipelined to Teesside, England. The complexity of the operations requires broad use of computers. This paper gives an overview of one of the most extensive systems of computer programs ever developed for operational assistance and reporting in offshore production of hydrocarbon reservoirs. Systems for the capture, concentration, storage, and retrieval of data are included, along with systems for simulating the surface facilities, for production allocation by component weights through C/sub 5+/, for long-range production forecasting, and for operational and management reporting.
- OSTI ID:
- 6183923
- Journal Information:
- J. Pet. Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Pet. Technol.; (United States) Vol. 39:7; ISSN JPTJA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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