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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
API Access
Has API
Integrations
Python
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
Free Version
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Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
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Windows
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Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
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