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PetroMod 2014 Petroleum Systems Modeling

Configuration of the PetroMod system


BENEFITS AND FEATURES The Schlumberger PetroMod software models the evolution of a sedimentary basin using
■■ Core package includes all functionality combined seismic, well, and geological interpretation. The system’s simulations predict
needed for in-depth petroleum if, and how, a reservoir has been charged with hydrocarbons, including the source
system pressure, temperature, and timing of hydrocarbon generation, migration routes, quantities, and hydrocarbon type
and maturity analysis in the subsurface or at surface conditions. The software provides a standardized user
■■ All cores can be run as stand-alone interface across the entire 1D, 2D, and 3D modeling workflows, with the same simulator
software or combined into a powerful being employed for each. All technical features and tools are available and identical
suite for petroleum systems modeling in all dimensions, ensuring full compatibility.
in all dimensions
In 2014, a new bundle structure has been introduced to allow easier access to the PetroMod
■■ Core and advanced migration options software. The new structure subdivides the available products into core and option packages.
can be extensively customized
to optimize the PetroMod* petroleum New Package Overview
systems modeling software Cores
■■ System facilitates sophisticated 1D 2D 3D
migration methods such as invasion PetroMod 1D PetroMod 2D Core PetroMod 3D Core
percolation and the hybrid migration Advanced Migration Options
methods. Also included is crustal 2D 3D
modeling, and for 3D modeling,
PetroMod 2D Advanced Migration PetroMod 3D Advanced Migration
local grid refinement functionality
Options
■■ Structural geology function combines
the TecLink and geomechanics add-ons 2D/3D
into a powerful tool for assessing PetroMod Structural Geology
petroleum systems in structurally PetroMod Reservoir Fluid Risk
complex areas PetroMod Advanced Geochemistry
■■ Combining 2D and 3D core, PetroMod Uncertainty
and advanced migration functionality PetroMod Parallel Processing
for access to the most sophisticated
The 2014 release of the PetroMod software introduces a new structure that subdivides the available
petroleum systems analysis available products into core and option packages.
for complex geology
Cores
The core packages include all functionality required for an in-depth petroleum system pressure,
temperature, and maturity analysis. This includes full 2D/3D pressure temperature simulation
and multi-component kinetics to simulate the maturation of source rocks. Basic flow path
migration allows a rapid analysis of simple buoyancy-driven ray tracing in the petroleum system.
All input and output analysis tools required to prepare a model for simulation and to analyze
the results are included in the core packages.

The three cores available are the PetroMod system’s 1D, 2D, and 3D cores. All cores
can be run as stand-alone software or combined into a powerful suite for petroleum systems
modeling in all dimensions.

At least one core is required to address more specific challenges in petroleum systems modeling.

Core and advanced migration options can be further customized to optimize the PetroMod
software. Please ask your account management team for more details.
PetroMod 2014 Petroleum Systems Modeling
2D 3D PetroMod advanced geochemistry
PetroMod Advanced Geochemistry provides high resolution
PetroMod 2D Core PetroMod 3D Core
14-component and SARA kinetics for phase prediction and asphaltene
■■ 2D Model Builder ■■ 3D Model Builder generation, migration and accumulation simulations. With this option,
■■ Multi-1D Pressure Temperature ■■ Multi-1D Pressure Temperature the formation and dissolution of gas hydrates can be analyzed.
■■ Full 2D Pressure Temperature ■■ Full 3D Pressure Temperature The advanced geochemistry option requires a PetroMod system
■■ 2-Component Kinetics ■■ 2-Component Kinetics core and is best combined with an advanced migration option
■■ Multi-Component Kinetics ■■ Multi-Component Kinetics to obtain the most value out of a petroleum systems analysis of basins
■■ Flowpath Migration ■■ Flowpath Migration where heavy oil or gas hydrates occur.

2D and 3D cores and associated functions. PetroMod uncertainty


The uncertainty function enables definition of uncertainty to many
Options input parameters for a petroleum systems analysis and provides
The PetroMod software’s optional packages provide access a tool to calibrate the heat flow in 3D models. This function
to advanced applications of petroleum systems modeling. can be combined with any PetroMod system core.
Only the advanced migration option is subdivided into 2D and 3D.
All other options include full functionality for both 2D and 3D. PetroMod parallel
Parallel licenses enable simulations to be run in parallel,
Advanced migration or the simulation of large 2D and 3D models. Each parallel license
2D and 3D advanced migration enable sophisticated migration methods grants access to one additional processor. Parallel licenses
such as invasion percolation and the hybrid migration methods. Also are recommended for 3D simulations and complex 2D simulations.
included is crustal modeling, and for 3D modeling, local grid refinement
functionality. Both options require a PetroMod system 2D or 3D core. 2D and 3D
PetroMod Structural Geology
2D 3D
■■TecLink
PetroMod 2D Advanced Migration PetroMod 3D Advanced Migration ■■Geomechanics
■■ Hybrid Migration ■■ Hybrid Migration PetroMod Reservoir Fluid Risk
■■ Invasion Percolation Migration ■■ Invasion Percolation Migration ■■Biodegradation
■■ Crustal Modeling ■■ Crustal Modeling ■■TSR Modeling
■■ Local Grid Refinement (LGR) PetroMod Advanced Geochemistry

Advanced migration options and associated functions. ■■ Gas Hydrates


■■ SARA Kinetics
PetroMod structural geology ■■ 14-Component Phase Kinetics

The PetroMod software’s structural geology function combines PetroMod Uncertainty


the TecLink and geomechanics add-ons into a powerful tool ■■PetroRisk
for assessing petroleum systems in structurally complex areas in thrust ■■Thermal Calibration
belts, with complex extensional history, or where a detailed analysis PetroMod Parallel Processing
of the stress field is required. The structural geology function requires
a 2D or 3D core. A combination of 2D and 3D core, together with
■■ PetroMod Parallel Processing
the advanced migration function provides access to the most
PetroMod module options and associated functions.
sophisticated petroleum systems analysis available for complex
geology by combination of TecLink and invasion percolation migration. Specifications
PetroMod fluid risk PetroMod software is available on all hardware platforms running
The modeling software’s fluid risk function allows a detailed analysis Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit), or Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.6 and 6.3
of hydrogen sulfide and biodegradation risk in the petroleum system. (64-bit) operating systems. PetroMod software provides the same
This function can be combined with any PetroMod software core. interface, functionality, and binary data formats on all platforms,
resulting in easy transfer of input/output files within
mixed hardware systems.

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