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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
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