We are proud to announce the release of RF-DAP 2024.4. The latest version introduces a range of enhancements and new features, plus critical bug fixes, all designed to elevate the user experience and streamline workflows. 

New capabilities are available for the Catalogue, Special Core Analysis Simulator (SCAS), Fluid Analysis and Simulation Environment (FASE), and Simulation of Thermodynamic Electrolyte Partitioning and Speciation (STEPS) modules.

SCAS enhancements: Optimized performance and new features

The Simulation window now features a revamped layout that significantly enhances data visualization and usability. Additionally, the software now allows users to export Kr and Pc curves to MoRes, CMG, IX, and Eclipse formats.

Export Kr and Pc popup

New Simulation layout

In addition, the module now supports experimental data and performs simulations for saturation profiles.

Saturation profiles experimental data plot

Performance has also been a key focus of this release. The History Matching process is now optimized to provide real-time updates and improved stability, even when working with large datasets. This version of SCAS is faster, smoother, and more responsive when handling extensive experimental points. 

What’s new in the FASE module

The FASE module now also offers full control over tuning parameters. Users can enhance fluid model definitions by adjusting properties, bounds, tolerances, and interactions for automatic tuning configuration.

 Configure automatic tuning parameters

The FASE module now empowers users with full support for multiple fluid sample simulations in the Swelling Test PVT Experiment, and export Phase Envelope values for multiple samples. Differentiation between Dew and Bubble points in the Swelling Test provide more accurate data analysis.

Swelling Test plot

The LBC parameters are now included in the regression report, offering deeper insights into simulations. To further streamline workflows, the deletion of fluids feature has been added to the Composition page, making it easier to manage fluid compositions.

STEPS updated features

Users can now visualize and export an expanded set of properties for Single Point calculations. New properties include molality, concentration, activity coefficients and activity for aqueous species, saturation ratio, saturation index fugacity coefficient and fugacity for gases, pre- and post scaling index, and scaling tendency for minerals.

Advanced Properties table

Additionally, users can define a component and its amount range to access system properties after equilibrium using the survey by component, as demonstrated in the figure below for Halite amounts. Users can also visualize desired properties for species or phases and components of the interest selected.

Survey by component

Survey by pH is also available, allowing users to  access alkaline or acid amounts to reach target pH points and system properties after equilibrium calculations.

Survey by pH

Another new feature allows for creating and accessing equilibrium calculations for Overall streams, defining all Aqueous, Gaseous, and Mineral components amounts at once.

Overall stream

Bug fixes and improvements

Version 2024.3.2

FASE

• Bug fixed for downloading phase envelope results for multiple samples
• Volume Translation Factor units added to manual regression
• Bug fixed for saving BIPs in manual regression
• Fixed “page not found” for regression results
• Bug fixed for regression results selection of PVT experiments
• Bug fixed for running manual tuning with empty values

SCAS

• Fixed wrong values at Kr modified Corey model endpoints

STEPS

• Adjusted cards sizes in preparation with charge balance

Version 2024.3.3

SCAS

• Bug fixed for time values in produced volume plots 

STEPS

• Bug fixed for using decimal percentages in study configuration

We are committed to providing the best possible experience for our users, and your feedback is fundamental in helping us achieve that goal. If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvements, contact our experts today.