CEMENTICS
Zonal isolation software
APPLICATIONS CEMENTICS* zonal isolation software is a full suite of advanced cementing design and evaluation
■■ Design and evaluation of cementing tools that delivers accurate simulations and successful cement jobs to achieve total zonal isolation.
jobs for
●● complex deepwater wells
Realistic simulation, even in challenging environments
●● highly deviated and horizontal wells
Using both established and newly developed models, CEMENTICS software enables accurate
cementing design and simulation in challenging environments such as deepwater wells, highly
●● P&A operations
deviated and horizontal wells, and complex cement plug placement operations.
BENEFITS Based on a finite-element method solution, CEMENTICS software offers a realistic approach towards
■■ Achieve better cementing simulation in casing centralization and the calculation of forces. The software is able to simulate fluid property
complex well configurations and challenging changes as pressure and temperature vary, and to model casing temperature evolution from
environments deepwater wells to surface.
■■ Create realistic simulations using
enhanced models In addition to primary cementing simulation, CEMENTICS software designs optimal cement plug
placement, minimizing contamination risk and increasing cement job success. CEMENTICS software
■■ Minimize risk and increase confidence
also features a 3D-aperture mud displacement simulator that couples in-pipe mixing with annular
through total zonal isolation
displacement and accounts for casing rotation, reciprocation, and the azimuthal gradient effect,
FEATURES which is critical in deviated and horizontal wells. The 3D-aperture module incorporates a stiff-string
■■ Integrated simulation capabilities provided centralization model that simulates angle orientation in the wellbore.
in a single platform, including hydraulics,
Complete cementing simulation package
temperature, cement centralization, mud
By integrating a complete suite of cementing simulation capabilities, CEMENTICS software provides a
displacement, cement plug placement,
comprehensive cementing simulation solution in a single user-friendly interface.
and contamination
■■ Consistent method of addressing
well integrity issues
■■ Realistic centralization simulation
■■ 3D-aperture mud displacement simulator
that couples in-pipe mixing with annular
displacement, now capable of simulating
casing rotation or reciprocation effects
■■ Hydraulic simulation that handles the
change in fluid density and rheology as
pressure and temperature vary
■■ Integrated cement plug design workflow
■■ External licensing to enable customers
access to critical modules for review
and optimization
CEMENTICS software integrates cementing design and evaluation workflow into one software application.
Cementing
CEMENTICS
Modules Foam design† Hydraulic and temperature simulation
CEMENTICS software features a variety of ■■ Update foam quality continuously as a ■■ Handle compressible simulation as
modules, and these integrated features help function of dynamic pressure and temperature pressure and temperature vary
Schlumberger engineers and customers† review ■■ Accurately predict downhole foam volume ■■ Estimate better displacement volume
and create optimized cementing designs tailored and position
to their unique conditions. Gas migration analysis
Centralization ■■ Analyze and minimize gas migration risk for
Job evaluation† ■■ Choose between classic casing string model each potential flow zone
■■ Import and play back a previously and advanced new model based on the
executed job finite-element method
■■ Evaluate job execution and improve future ■■ Calculate casing standoff at different
cement placement fluid positions
Cement plug placement† ■■ Simulate centralization in washed-out
■■ Predict and minimize fluid interface movement sections or tortuous wellbores
■■ Reduce slurry contamination
■■ Optimize and sensitize
under-displacement volume
■■ Analyze risk, optimize design,
and improve placement success
Mud removal simulation
■■ Model cement placement in the annulus with
maximum acuracy using the 3D-aperture mud
displacement simulator, accounting for casing
rotation, reciprocation, azimuthal gradient
effects, and fluid mixing in the annulus
■■ Present results in 3D, showing string position
in the wellbore and fluid concentration maps
Cement fluid design†
■■ Optimize slurry design based on type,
density, pressure, and temperature
■■ Calculate material operational requirements
■■ Calculate laboratory test requirements
■■ Import fluids from local or worldwide
fluid databases
Well planner
■■ Define complex well geometry
■■ Import directional plan, formation
properties, and caliper data
■■ Define casing collars and various
downhole restrictions
Laboratory automation
■■ Seamlessly integrate with cementing
laboratory test management platform
■■ Use results of hydraulics and temperature
simulator to automatically generate pressure
and temperature ramps for testing.
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† Available to customers in externally licensed CEMENTICS software.
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