PIPESIM

STEADY-STATE MULTIPHASE FLOW SIMULATOR

PIPESIM 2020
Version 2020.1

License and installation guide

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Security Notice
The software described herein is configured to operate with at least the minimum specifications set
out by Schlumberger. You are advised that such minimum specifications are merely
recommendations and not intended to be limiting to configurations that may be used to operate the
software. Similarly, you are advised that the software should be operated in a secure environment
whether such software is operated across a network, on a single system and/or on a plurality of
systems. It is up to you to configure and maintain your networks and/or system(s) in a secure
manner. If you have further questions as to recommendations regarding recommended
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Table of contents
INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. 1
REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITES .............................................................................................. 2
System requirements for PIPESIM 2020.1 ...................................................................................................... 2
Software requirements for PIPESIM 2020.1.................................................................................................... 2
Software requirements for PIPESIM Python Toolkit 2020.1 .......................................................................... 3
Prerequisites ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
PIPESIM INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................. 4
Install PIPESIM 2020.1 and Python Toolkit 2020.1 ........................................................................................ 4
UNINSTALL PIPESIM AND PYTHON TOOLKIT.................................................................................... 6
Uninstall PIPESIM 2020.1 or Python Toolkit 2020.1 ...................................................................................... 6
Uninstall previous versions of PIPESIM and Python Toolkit .......................................................................... 6
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 2020.1 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 2020.1

Before installing PIPESIM 2020.1, ensure that your system meets the following minimum
requirements.

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
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

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

Software requirements for PIPESIM 2020.1

Software Requirements Description

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

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Software requirements for PIPESIM Python Toolkit 2020.1

Software Requirements Description

.NET Framework Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7 (can Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7 is the
be installed automatically) runtime requirement for PIPESIM
2020.1 (can be installed automatically)
Python Python 3.5.2 (will be installed Python 3.5.2 is the runtime requirement
automatically) for PIPESIM Python Toolkit (will be
installed automatically)
Microsoft Office 32 bit Microsoft Office 2013 or later 32 bit Microsoft Office 2013 or later.
This is required to have the integration
with Excel.
PIPESIM PIPESIM 2020.1 (can be installed PIPESIM 2020.1 is required for
following this installation guide) PIPESIM Python Toolkit to work. It can
be installed following this installation
guide.

Prerequisites

Before installing PIPESIM 2020.1 or Python Toolkit 2020.1, 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 2020.1 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 2020.1 or Python Toolkit 2020.1 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 2020.1 and Python Toolkit 2020.1

Note:

o You must install PIPESIM 2020.1 before installing PIPESIM Python Toolkit 2020.1.
o You must uninstall any previous versions of PIPESIM Python Toolkit before installing PIPESIM
Python Toolkit 2020.1
o Installing Python Toolkit will also install Enthought Canopy. If you already have your own
Enthought Canopy installed, please uninstall it first, otherwise Python Toolkit may not run
properly.

1. Load the PIPESIM DVD or DVD image.

2. Double-click setup.exe.

3. Select Run.

4. Click Install Products.

5. Perform one of the following actions:

• If you want to install PIPESIM 2020.1, select the PIPESIM 2020.1 button.
• If you want to install PIPESIM Python Toolkit 2020.1, select the Python Toolkit button.

6. Click Run.

The Welcome to the PIPESIM - 64 bit installation dialog box opens.

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7. Click Next.

The License terms & conditions dialog box opens.

8. Select the I agree to the license terms and conditions option if you agree to the terms, and
then click Next.

The Prerequisite check dialog box opens.

9. Click Next.

The Install PIPESIM to: dialog box opens.

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

11. The Installing PIPESIM screen opens and displays the installation status.

12. On successful setup, click Close.

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Uninstall PIPESIM and Python Toolkit

Uninstall PIPESIM 2020.1 or Python Toolkit 2020.1

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.
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. Select Start > Settings (Windows 10).

2. Click Apps > Apps & features

3. In the list of currently installed programs, click PIPESIM 2020.1 or PIPESIM Python Toolkit
2020.1.

4. Click Uninstall.

5. The wizard displays the uninstall status.

6. On successful setup, click Close.

Uninstall previous versions of PIPESIM and Python Toolkit

1. Use the Uninstall tool in the Windows Settings panel. See steps 1 through 6 in Uninstall
PIPESIM 2020.1 or PIPESIM Python Toolkit 2020.1.

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

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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 folder 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 2020.1 requires PIPESIM license for version 2020.1 or higher.

You must set up the license with Schlumberger License Server 2017.1 or newer. 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. Default installation path is C:\Program
Files (x86)\Schlumberger\Schlumberger Licensing\.

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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 2020.1)

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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