The National Methane Hydrates R&D Program
Hydrate Modeling - TOUGH+/HYDRATE & HydrateResSim
TOUGH+/HYDRATE v1.0
LBNL's new hydrate reservoir simulator (TOUGH+/HYDRATE v1.0) is now publicly available for licensing. TOUGH+/HYDRATE models non-isothermal gas release, phase behavior and flow of fluids and heat in complex geologic media. The code can simulate production from natural CH4-hydrate deposits in the subsurface (i.e., in the permafrost and in deep ocean sediments), as well as laboratory experiments of hydrate dissociation/formation in porous/fractured media. TOUGH+/HYDRATE v1.0 includes both an equilibrium and a kinetic model of hydrate formation and dissociation.
More information on TOUGH+/Hydrate
Also available is HydrateResSim. HydrateResSim (HRS) is a freeware, open-source reservoir simulator code available for use “as-is” from the NETL. HRS’ code was derived from an earlier version of the TOUGH+/Hydrate code.
A code comparison study is currently being conducted to compare various hydrate reservoir simulators. Graphic comparisons of the models' outputs and the test problems are included.
To obtain a license for TOUGH+/HYDRATE, please contact:
Software Licensing Associate
Technology Transfer Department
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Tel: (510) 486-6467
E-Mail: TTD@lbl.gov
Web: http://esd.lbl.gov/TOUGHPLUS/licensing.html
PetraSim Version 2.4
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Sample 3-D temperature contour
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PetraSim Version 2.4 - is an interactive preprocessor and postprocessor tool to rapidly develop models and view results for TOUGH+/HYDRATE. PetraSim Version 2.4 can be downloaded for a free 30 day trial at: www.petrasim.com. Example input, output, and manual files can be downloaded at: http://www.thunderheadeng.com/petrasim/help.html.
For additional information on PetraSim please contact:
Thunderhead Engineering Consultants, Inc.
1006 Poyntz Ave.
Manhattan, KS 66502-5459
1-785-770-8511 - Phone and fax (fax will respond after voice message is completed)
Sales Information - sales@thunderheadeng.com
Product Support - support@thunderheadeng.com
HydrateResSim
HydrateResSim (HRS) is a freeware, open-source reservoir simulator code available for use “as-is” from the NETL. The HRS code was derived from an earlier version of the TOUGH+/Hydrate code. NETL makes no guarantees as to the compatibility or functionality of HRS with different computing systems, compilers, etc.
The HydrateResSim code is available as a .zip file. To receive this file please e-mail james.dean@netl.doe.gov
A code comparison study is currently being conducted to compare various hydrate reservoir simulators. Graphic comparisons of the models' outputs and the test problems are included.
Some of the key features shared by TOUGH+/Hydrate and HydrateResSim:
- Both include an equilibrium and kinetic model of hydrate formation and dissociation,
- Account for heat and up to four mass components (i.e., water, CH4, hydrate, and water-soluble inhibitors such as salts or alcohols),
- Include four possible phases (gas, liquid, ice, and hydrate), and
- Can describe various hydrate dissociation mechanisms (i.e., depressurization, thermal stimulation, salting-out effects, and inhibitor-induced effects).
Disclaimer of Liability: This model is made available by an agency of the U.S. Government. Neither the United States Government, the Department of Energy, the National Energy Technology Laboratory, nor any of their employees, makes any warranty, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any intellectual property, generated information, or resulting product or process, or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights. Specifically, the United States Government, the Department of Energy, the National Energy Technology Laboratory, nor any of their employees shall be liable for special, consequential, or incidental damages attributed to such intellectual property, generated information, or resulting product or process.
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