Problems involving fluid flow in pipeline usually require outflow, pressure drop, temperature and diameter calculation. To solve these problems, conservation laws related to mass conservation, momentum and energy are applied to one-dimensional flows. Due to problem complexity, the solution is, in general, only achieved through computational programs.
Well known international software is employed to carry out simulations, for example:
Also several softwares developed internally are used. Among them, stand out:
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Planpig 4
Pipeway planning tool for internal/external corrosion tests.
Transpetro / Petrobras - 2013/2014
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GasVTE
Technical-economic testing tool for gas pipelines.
Petrobras - 2013
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CALCPRO
Pipeline transportation and flow calculation tool.
Transpetro / Petrobras 2008-2013
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DeslocaN2
Nitrogen pig displacement simulation tool for pipeline deflating operations
Transpetro / Petrobras 2010-2013
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Autovalv
Tool for intermediary block-valve motorization analysis
Transpetro / Petrobras 2010-2013
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Mavaz
Maximum leaked volume determination for oil pipelines and pipeline dreinage.
Transpetro / Petrobras 2010-2013
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ProfileTool
Pipeline profile edition and handling tool
Transpetro / Petrobras 2011-2012
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SimGAS
Simulation tool for natural gas delivery stations
TBG / Petrobras - 2009
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PigSIM
Pipeway transient simulator
Transpetro / Petrobras - 2008
Other in-house softwares developed:
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Interface de Treinamento de Operadores
Training interfaces for pipeline operators - Models 1 and 2.
Transpetro - 2008
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NETGasSim
Simulator of heat flow and gas transient in pipeline networks and their components
ANEEL / El Paso - 2007
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