Virtual Operator™ (VO) takes the guesswork about running and operating complex production, gathering and transmission infrastructure, in both onshore and offshore environments.

Virtual Operator™ makes this possible by providing real-time, on-line closed-loop control of operations, geared towards optimized productivity and minimized operational down-time.

What is it...

Virtual Operator™ is a state-of-the-art control system that assists pipeline operators control and manage multiphase & single phase pipelines.

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Offered as part of the Virtual Pipeline Manager™ system or as a stand-alone application, Virtual Operator™ closed-loop control functions eliminate commonly encountered operational problems such as liquid slugging, sand production, liquid load-up, erosion, compressor and pump startup & production blending.

Virtual Operator™ provides our Client's operations and management with a field-proven tool to address the need for consistent operations by automating the process of running their facilities.

What it is not...

Virtual Operator™ is not a SCADA nor a DCS system, nor is it a substitute for one. VO works in conjuction with the SCADA or DCS to provide closed loop control of operations.

Virtual Operators™ provides the "Expert System" Intelligence Layer to the standard, garden-variety SCADA/DCS system.

Virtual Operator™ retrieves data from a SCADA/DCS or a third-party system like historians and information servers, or even human input to drive the system modeled. VO in turn provides the client with a more comprehensive understanding and visualization of their operations, and automates the whole process of operations and decision making.

Virtual Operator™ takes the measured data to determine optimal set points for parameters that need changes (e.g. well chokes, compressor speeds, processing equipment set-points, etc.) to manage these complex assets efficiently and effectively.

In real-time, Virtual Operator™ evaluates the currect conditions and forecasts the future state to ascertain that these set points are right on the mark, within the desired user-defined operating constraints and business drivers. VO then sends these setpoints back to a SCADA or DCS for implementation, while at the same time making sure that the SCADA or DCS did implement the set point changes.

Features:

A Fit-for-Purpose Virtual Operator™ implemented as a standalone application or integrated under Virtual Pipeline Manager™ system can provide the following example benefits:

Well Control

• Liquid Load-up Prevention
• Sand Production Prevention
• Erosion Control
• Tubing Head Pressure Control
• Well Prioritization
• Reservoir Management

Production Blending Management

• Gas & Production Quality Control
• Field Prioritization
• Commercial Optimization (Site-Specific Cost/Profitability Algorithms)

Slugging Control

• Well-Level and Field-Level Control
• Riser HCV Control
• Compressor and Pump Control

Compressor Optimization

• Speed and Fuel Gas Optimization
• Enhanced Surge Control
• Thrust Load Control

Enhanced Operations

• Controlled Shutdowns & Restarts
• Optimized Ramp-Ups/Ramp-Downs
• Maximizing Production
• Advanced Erosion Control for Valves, Flowlines, & Ancillary Equipment