VLP generation

To generate VLP tables, go to the "VLP generation" tab.

1.To run the calculation, fill in the following data:

• tubing head pressure;
• water cut;
• gas oil ratio;
• flow rate type.

2.If any tests were entered on the "Well model matching" tab, you can automatically pull data from a test by clicking "Fill from test" and selecting the target test from the drop-down list.

3.Then add different cases for a calculation series by clicking "Add". After that, you can add or generate a parameter series on the right side of the screen.

4.For dual-string gas lift, the following parameter set is required:

• tubing head pressure;
• water cut;
• gas oil ratio;
• flow rate;
• gas lift rate.

5.After adding cases, click "Calculate VLP" in the upper-right corner of the screen. While the calculation is running, the button is inactive, and the lock next to the model name in the model tree becomes pale.

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6.You can view calculation results on the "Calculation results" tab in table and plot form.

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7.The "Export" tab is used to export temperature and hydraulic VLPs in Eclipse format; the "Export extended VLP" tab is used to export VLP in the proprietary TPD format.

8.To export, click "Export".

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9.After export, the VLP tables appear in the model tree.