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Description
FloCAD® serves as an add-on module for Thermal Desktop®, creating a comprehensive software solution for thermohydraulic analysis that encompasses fluid flow and heat transfer. The process of constructing fluid flow models in FloCAD closely resembles that of thermal models, allowing for the use of numerous shared commands across both model types. Users can create FloCAD models using a free-form approach, which allows for the simplification and abstraction of flow networks, or they can opt for geometry-based modeling that incorporates elements like pipe centerlines, cross-sections, and intricate vessels, as well as convection calculations linked to finite difference or finite element thermal structures. As an advanced tool for pipe flow analysis, FloCAD effectively accounts for pressure losses within piping networks arising from bends, valves, tees, and variations in flow area, among other factors. This versatility makes FloCAD a valuable asset for engineers looking to optimize system designs.
Description
A stuck pipe can arise from numerous factors, primarily linked to two main types: mechanical sticking and differential sticking. Mechanical sticking often results from issues such as key seating, under gauge holes, instability of the wellbore, inadequate hole cleaning, and other related factors. In contrast, differential sticking is usually the result of significant contact forces that occur due to low reservoir pressures, high wellbore pressures, or a combination of both, acting over a considerable area of the drill string. These incidents of stuck pipe are generally regarded as among the costliest challenges faced in drilling operations within the petroleum sector, with the expenses associated with resolving them potentially reaching millions of dollars. As a consequence, conducting a thorough analysis of well data to estimate the likelihood of a drill string becoming stuck is increasingly crucial for efficient drilling management. Understanding these risks can help operators implement preventive measures and reduce downtime during drilling operations.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Thermal Desktop
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
C&R Technologies
Country
United States
Website
www.crtech.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
Pegasus Vertex
Founded
2000
Country
United States
Website
www.pvisoftware.com/stuckpipepro-stuck-pipe-analysis.html
Product Features
CAD
2 1/2-Axis Milling
No
2D Drawing
Yes
3-Axis Milling
No
3D Modeling
Yes
4-Axis Milling
No
5-Axis Milling
No
Civil
Yes
Collaboration
Yes
Database Connectivity
No
Design Analysis
Yes
Design Export
Yes
Document Management
Yes
Electrical
Yes
Hole Making
No
Mechanical
Yes
Mechatronics
Yes
Presentation Tools
Yes
Simulate Cycles
No
Spiral Output
No
Structural Engineering
No
Toolpath Simulation
No
User Defined Cycles
Yes