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Fluid Compositional Model

Objective:
The objective of this lab is to design a compositional fluid model of gas by inputting
the given data which will generate a phase diagram of different shapes by changing the
properties such as pressure, temperature and composition etc. This will help in designing the
surface facilities for production.

Related Theory:
Phase Diagram:
Phase diagram is a graphical representation of the physical states of a substance under
different conditions of temperature and pressure. A typical phase diagram has pressure on the
y-axis and temperature on the x-axis. As we cross the lines or curves on the phase diagram, a
phase change occurs. In addition, two states of the substance coexist in equilibrium on the lines
or curves.

Hydrates:
Hydrates are inorganic salts "containing water molecules combined in a definite ratio
as an integral part of the crystal" that are either bound to a metal center or that have crystallized
with the metal complex. Such hydrates are also said to contain water of crystallization or water
of hydration. They have further two types that are:

1) Hydrate I
2) Hydrate II
3) Gas Hydrates

Dew Point Line:

The curve that separates the pure gas phase from the two-phase region. It is the
connected points of pressure and temperature at which the first liquid droplet is formed out of
the gas phase.

Bubble Point Curve:

The curve that separates the pure liquid (oil) phase from the two-phase (natural gas and
oil) region. This means that at a given temperature, when pressure decreases and below the
bubble point curve, gas will be emitted from the liquid phase to the two-phase region.

Critical Point:
The point on the phase envelope where the bubble point curve meets the dew point
curve. At that given pressure and temperature, gas properties are identical to liquid properties.
The pressure and temperature at the critical point are called critical pressure and temperature,
respectively.

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Flash Point:
Flash point is the lowest temperature at which a liquid can gives off vapor to form an
ignitable mixture in air near the surface of the liquid. The lower the flash point, the easier it is
to ignite the material.

Data Input:
For designing the model first we will have to input the given data following the steps
shown below:

Models:
We have many models but as we are designing the compostional model so in fluid
manager we will go to the compostioal model and then in PVT package we will select the
multiflash option and let the other options default.

Fluid Composition:
After selecting the model the we set the composition of the fluid as given in the data by
check marking in the list as shown below.

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As the C7+ is not listed in the components so for that we will click “New” and add the name
and properties of the C7+ component.

Number of Moles of Given Components:

Then we will put the number of moles of the respective components in front of each
component in their respective boxes.

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Base Case:
In this case we does not change any parameter and leave everything default.

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Changing the Pressure and Temperature:

In this case we increase the pressure and temperature and observe the changes in phase
envelope and other properties.

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Changing the Number of Moles of Water:

In this case we change the number of moles of water and observe the effect on phase
envelope.

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