MULTIPHASE FLOW MODEL

OLGA-S 2014
Version 2014.1

Release notes

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INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................ 1
ENHANCEMENTS .............................................................................................................................................. 2
FIXED ISSUES .................................................................................................................................................... 2

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INTRODUCTION
OLGA-S is a steady-state point model for multiphase flow in wells and pipelines. It has a one dimensional three
fluid model for two-phase hydrocarbon and water flow. OLGA-S is delivered in binary form as a library which can
be dynamically linked to a driver program, e.g. a steady-state simulator for pipeline networks.
These notes accompany the release of OLGA-S version 2014.1 from Schlumberger. The notes describe changes
to the code, and should be read by all users of the program. The changes listed below are relative to OLGA-S
version 7.3.1.
The Schlumberger Support portal provides useful information about the product and a Knowledge Base. It is
accessible from www.software.slb.com.
Please contact Schlumberger if problems or missing functionality are encountered when using OLGA-S or any of
the related tools included in the OLGA-S software package.

E-mail: olgasupport@slb.com
Telephone: +47 6389 0400
Fax: +47 6484 4500
Address: Schlumberger Information Solutions AS,
P.O. Box 113
N-2027 Kjeller, Norway

Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to supply complete and accurate information, however the
information in this document is subject to change without notice. Schlumberger assumes no responsibility
for any errors that may occur in the documentation. Please contact olgasupport@slb.com if you have any
questions.

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ENHANCEMENTS
Multiphase Toolkit
Multiphase Toolkit is a front end for the OLGA-S point model, making it possible to analyse fully developed steady
state operating conditions in parts of a pipeline. It can be a useful tool ahead of pipeline simulations to learn about
your system, e.g. the prediction of holdup as function of inclination for different production rates. If the angle
distribution of a pipeline is known, the liquid content in the pipeline for different production rates can be estimated.
Investigation of flow regimes for different conditions (inclination, diameter, flow rates) and flow regime maps can
also be useful to gain insight into the flow characteristics in parts of a pipeline.

FIXED ISSUES
Correction in slug flow model
Two bugs have been corrected in the new method for calculating the Taylor bubble front velocity, introduced in
OLGA-S 7.3.1. The sign of the bubble drift velocity correlation for high Froude numbers (Fr > 3.5) was incorrectly
computed under some circumstances, and an incorrect drift velocity was computed for the case when the Taylor
bubble turns against the flow under gravity dominated flow conditions. Both errors have been corrected. The
model changes only affects slug flow, but it may indirectly affect other flow regimes since changes in the slug flow
predictions may lead to a different flow regime being predicted. It only affects downflow. For most cases there is
no or moderate change to the predictions. (OLGA-15803)

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