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Table of contents
INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. 1
REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITES .............................................................................................. 2
System requirements for PIPESIM 2021.1 ........................................................................................................... 2
Software requirements for PIPESIM 2021.1 ......................................................................................................... 3
Software requirements for PIPESIM Python Toolkit 2021.1 .............................................................................. 3
Prerequisites.............................................................................................................................................................. 3
PIPESIM INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................. 4
Install PIPESIM 2021.1 ............................................................................................................................................ 4
Install Python Toolkit 2021.1 ................................................................................................................................... 5
UNINSTALL PIPESIM AND PYTHON TOOLKIT.................................................................................... 6
Uninstall PIPESIM 2021.1 ....................................................................................................................................... 6
Uninstall Python Toolkit 2021.1 .............................................................................................................................. 6
Uninstall previous versions of PIPESIM and Python Toolkit .............................................................................. 7
LICENSE CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................... 8
APPENDIX A: OTHER PIPESIM FILES .............................................................................................. 9

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Introduction
The PIPESIM* steady-state multiphase flow simulator is Schlumberger’s flagship well and network
modeling software for steady-state multiphase flow simulation. Together with the OLGA* dynamic
multiphase flow simulator, Schlumberger provides a complete software solution for design and
optimization of production systems.

This installation guide accompanies the release of PIPESIM 2021.1 from Schlumberger. The
complete program documentation consists of the PIPESIM Help, the release notes, and the
installation guides.

The Schlumberger Software Support Hub provides useful information about the product, and a
knowledge base.

Please contact Schlumberger if problems or missing functionality are encountered when using
PIPESIM or any of the related tools included in the PIPESIM software package.

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Requirements and prerequisites

System requirements for PIPESIM 2021.1

Before installing PIPESIM 2021.1, ensure that your system meets the minimum requirements in the
table.

Minimum System Requirements Recommended System Requirements

Operating Windows 10 (64-bit)
®
Windows 10 (64-bit)
System
.NET Microsoft® .NET Framework 4.7 (can be Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7 (can be
Framework installed automatically) installed automatically)

Processor Intel®-compatible multi-core processor Intel-compatible, multi-core processor

Graphics Card On board graphics card with 1GB Dedicated graphics card with 2GB memory
memory supporting OpenGL 2.1 supporting OpenGL 2.1
Disk Space 3 GB for installation 6 GB for installation

Monitor 1280 x 1024 with 256 colors 1280 x 1024 with 256 colors or better
Resolution
Memory
Requirements 4 GB RAM (64-bit) 8 GB RAM (64-bit)
(general)
Requirements Note: Most of the memory must be available for use by PIPESIM.
(detailed) Processors < 500 wells/sources < 1000 wells/sources < 2000 wells/sources
1 4 GB 6 GB 9 GB
4 5 GB 7 GB 12 GB
8 6 GB 9 GB 16 GB

Note: Some graphics cards do not support OpenGL 2.1 when using Remote Desktop Protocol
(RDP). This affects the use of GIS maps.

See the PIPESIM Release Notes for information about the functionality available for different
environments.

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Software requirements for PIPESIM 2021.1

Software Requirements Description

.NET Framework Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7 (can Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7 (can be
be installed automatically) installed automatically)

Software requirements for PIPESIM Python Toolkit 2021.1

Software Requirements Description

.NET Framework Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7 (can
be installed automatically)
Python Python 3.8 (will be installed
automatically)
Microsoft Office 32 bit or 64 bit Microsoft Office 2013
or later
PIPESIM PIPESIM 2021.1 (can be installed
following this installation guide)
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7 is the
runtime requirement for PIPESIM
2021.1 (can be installed automatically)
Python 3.8 is the runtime requirement
for PIPESIM Python Toolkit (will be
installed automatically)
32 bit or 64 bit Microsoft Office 2013 or
later. This is required to have the
integration with Excel.
PIPESIM 2021.1 is required for
PIPESIM Python Toolkit to work. It can
be installed following this installation
guide.

Prerequisites

Before installing PIPESIM 2021.1 or Python Toolkit 2021.1, do the following:

• Ensure that you have administrative privileges on the computer where you are installing
PIPESIM.
• Ensure that the software requirements and system requirements are met.

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PIPESIM installation
This section describes how to install PIPESIM 2021.1 and the optional PIPESIM Python Toolkit. A
system administrator or the end-user can perform the tasks described in this section.

Important: Schlumberger does not recommend PIPESIM installations on Citrix® or virtual machine
environments and, therefore, we will be unable to provide technical support for these deployment
scenarios.

The installation ensures that all files required to run PIPESIM 2021.1 or Python Toolkit 2021.1 are
installed on your computer. The installation process performs the following tasks:

• Copies all required files to your workstation.

• Registers all required files.
• Creates a desktop shortcut for the application.

Install PIPESIM 2021.1

1. Load the PIPESIM DVD or DVD image.

2. Double-click setup.exe.

The PIPESIM installation wizard opens.

3. Click Install Products.

The Select product to install dialog box opens.

4. Click the PIPESIM 2021.1 button.

The PIPESIM 2021.1 - 64 bit installation dialog box opens.

5. Click Next.

The License terms & conditions dialog box opens.

6. If you agree to the terms and conditions, select the I agree to the license terms and
conditions option, and then click Next.

The Prerequisite check dialog box opens.

7. Click Next.

The Install PIPESIM 2021 to: dialog box opens.

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8. Keep the default installation directory, or specify another directory, and click Install.

9. The Installing PIPESIM 2021 dialog box opens and displays the installation status.

10. On successful setup, click Close.

11. In the Select product to install dialog box, click Exit to close it.
Alternatively, continue to the Python Toolkit installation as described in Install Python Toolkit
2021.1.

Install Python Toolkit 2021.1

Note:

o You must install PIPESIM 2021.1 before installing PIPESIM Python Toolkit 2021.1.
o You must uninstall any previous versions of PIPESIM Python Toolkit before installing PIPESIM
Python Toolkit 2021.1

1. Follow steps 1 to 3 in Install PIPESIM 2021.1.

2. Click the Python Toolkit button.

The Welcome to PIPESIM-Python-Toolkit 2021.1. (64-bit) Setup dialog box opens.

3. Click Next.

The License Agreement dialog box opens.

4. If you agree to the terms and conditions for use, click I agree.

The Choose Install Location dialog box opens.

5. Keep the default installation directory, or specify another directory, and click Next.

The Advanced Installation Options dialog box opens

6. Click Install.

The Installing dialog box opens and displays the installation status.

7. On successful setup, click Next and then Finish.

8. In the Select product to install dialog box, click Exit to close it.

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Uninstall PIPESIM and Python Toolkit

There are different ways to uninstall apps and programs, and the following presents just one of the
options in Windows 10.

Uninstall PIPESIM 2021.1

1. Click Start, click Settings, and then click Apps to open the Apps & features window.

2. In the list of currently installed programs, click PIPESIM 2021.1.

3. Click Uninstall.

The Uninstalling dialog box displays the uninstall status.

4. On successful uninstallation, click Close.

Uninstall Python Toolkit 2021.1

Note:

o Before uninstalling PIPESIM Python Toolkit, make sure to back up your personal Python code if
you put them under PIPESIM Python Toolkit deployment folders.

1. Click Start, click Settings, and then click Apps to open the Apps & features window.

2. In the list of currently installed programs, click PIPESIM Python Toolkit 2021.1.

3. Click Uninstall.

The Welcome to PIPESIM-Python-Toolkit 2021.1 (64-bit) Uninstall dialog box opens.

4. Click Next.

The dialog box displays the uninstall status.

5. On successful uninstallation, click Next and then Finish.

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Uninstall previous versions of PIPESIM and Python Toolkit

Note:

o Before uninstalling PIPESIM Python Toolkit, make sure to back up your personal Python code if
you put them under PIPESIM Python Toolkit deployment folders.
o The PIPESIM Python Toolkit uninstallation process may have several uninstall windows
showing up, including Enthought Canopy uninstallation window. Please DO NOT click the
Cancel button on the uninstall window as this will leave the system in an unknown state and
you may have to clean up the system manually.

1. Use the Uninstall tool in the Windows Settings panel. See steps 1 through 4 in Uninstall
PIPESIM 2021.1.

2. Earlier versions of PIPESIM write entries to the registry, and some of this information is not
removed when the program is uninstalled. Occasionally, it may be necessary to edit the registry
by using regedit to delete keys in the following areas:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Schlumberger\PIPESIM

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Schlumberger\PIPESIM

3. If you encounter problems with Multiflash, you may also need to delete keys in the following
area:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Infochem\Multiflash

4. Occasionally, you may need to delete residual files from the installation folder after uninstalling
a previous PIPESIM version. By default, these can be found in one of these locations:

C:\Program Files\Common Files\Schlumberger\PIPESIM

C:\Program Files\Schlumberger\PIPESIM\Programs

C:\Program Files\Schlumberger\PIPESIM201x.x\Programs

5. Occasionally, you may need to delete residual files manually from the following folders after
uninstalling PIPESIM Python Toolkit. Otherwise, the subsequent installation of Python Toolkit
may fail:

%LocalAppData%\Enthought

%AppData%\Enthought

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License configuration
PIPESIM 2021.1 requires PIPESIM license for version 2021.1 or higher.

You must set up the license with Schlumberger License Server 2020.1 or newer. We recommend
using the latest version. The license server installer is available from the Schlumberger Software
Download Center. The same applies if the CodeMeter installation is needed.

Details on how to configure the license server are available in the Schlumberger Licensing user
guide in the Schlumberger Licensing installation directory. The default installation path is
C:\Program Files (x86)\Schlumberger\Schlumberger Licensing\.

Note:

The licensing library shipped with PIPESIM 2021.1 contains an error making some combinations in
the SLBSLS_LICENSE_FILE environment variable invalid. An invalid combination will cause
PIPESIM to close with no further warning at startup or to stop when you try running a task.

Use of the application may fail if you define @localhost without any port number in combination with
one or more server licenses.

The workaround is to define the port number also for localhost, for example:

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Appendix A: Other PIPESIM files

This section describes other files.

Configuration file
PIPESIM settings are stored in a configuration file in the user’s Application Data folder. These files
are created the first time that a new user starts PIPESIM. Typically, the file (*.config) can be
found in:

C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Roaming\Schlumberger\PIPESIM

C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Local\Schlumberger\PIPESIM\[VersionNumber]

The settings in this configuration file rarely need modification.

Case studies
Example files are installed with PIPESIM, typically in:

C:\Program Files\Schlumberger\PIPESIM[versionnumber]\Case Studies

(for PIPESIM 2021.1)

We recommend that you treat these files as read-only files by making copies of the file before
editing them for the following reasons:

• These files can be used as backup copies.

• It allows others to access the non-edited files.

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