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Description

MFiX, which stands for Multiphase Flow with Interphase eXchanges, serves as an open-source solver designed for multiphase flow and is recognized as NETL’s primary suite of computational fluid dynamics tools for simulating reacting multiphase flows. It has established itself as a benchmark for the comparison, implementation, and assessment of constitutive models in multiphase flow scenarios and has been utilized across a wide variety of multiphase flow devices and industrial applications. Offering various modeling techniques, MFiX includes the Two-Fluid Model, Discrete Element Model, Coarse-Grained Particle DEM, Superquadric Particle DEM, Glued-Sphere Particle DEM, Particle-in-Cell model, hybrid approaches, and a dedicated single-phase solver tailored for granular flows. These advanced models enable the simulation of numerous systems such as gasifiers, circulating fluidized bed combustors, fluidized beds, fluid catalytic crackers, and chemical looping combustion systems, addressing complex interactions involving hydrodynamics, heat transfer, species transport, and various chemical reactions. As a result, MFiX contributes significantly to the understanding and optimization of these intricate processes in both research and industrial settings.

Description

Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD), which encompasses Underbalanced Drilling (UBD) technologies, effectively manages the pressure profile of fluids in the annulus of a well, enabling the exploration of otherwise financially unviable drilling sites. A key objective of managed pressure drilling is to minimize the risk of damage to the formation, which in turn enhances overall production; thus, aerated fluids are frequently utilized in the drilling operation. In scenarios involving hard rock, the primary aim shifts towards boosting the rate of penetration (ROP), often utilizing air or mist drilling fluids. UBDPRO, a sophisticated modeling software, simulates the intricate hydraulics of compressible fluids such as air, mist, foam, and two-phase mixtures. This advanced modeling tool aids in fine-tuning the injection rates of both gas and liquid to maintain optimal bottomhole pressure, contributing to more efficient drilling outcomes. By leveraging such technologies, operators can significantly enhance both the safety and efficiency of the drilling process.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Python Yes 

Integrations

Python No 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

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 Yes 
Linux Yes 
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

National Energy Technology Laboratory

Country

United States

Website

mfix.netl.doe.gov/products/mfix/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Pegasus Vertex

Founded

2000

Country

United States

Website

www.pvisoftware.com/ubdpro-underbalanced-drilling-hydraulics.html

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