Software Highlights

General Release 2017.10

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 General Release Highlights
CMG’s 2017 General Release delivers superior software technology, enhanced performance and innovative features enabling you to use the
industry’s best reservoir simulation tools to maximize the value of your assets.
As a result of CMG’s continuing investment in R&D, our development team has delivered more than 300 new features in the 2017.10 release.
The Software Highlights provides a high-level overview of the most important enhancements; for a detailed description of all new features,
please refer to the User Manuals.

Modern Design CMOST AI

ƒƒ Redesigned to be the industry’s best post-processor ƒƒ CMOST is now artificial intelligence (AI) and
for reservoir visualization and analysis machine learning enabled
ƒƒ Find information faster using the new HTML-based ƒƒ Fast sensitivity analysis using interactive what-if
software manuals analysis and machine learning models on time
series data
Technical Innovation ƒƒ Investigate grid and geological parameters with a
new continuous workflow
ƒƒ Design & optimize hydraulic fractures for maximum
ƒƒ Forecast with confidence by building multi-layer
recovery and NPV, in an integrated workflow
neural network proxy models
ƒƒ Model geomechanical phenomena with one- and
two-way coupling in IMEX
ƒƒ Model initiation and creation of hydraulic fractures, Cloud: Simulation on Demand
integrated with fluid flow and geomechanics ƒƒ Worldwide access to CMG software to run jobs
ƒƒ Capture advanced mechanisms associated with on hardware optimized for maximum efficiency
polymer flooding and other advanced chemical EOR ƒƒ Use the Cloud to access a limitless number of
processes using GEM cores and nodes to achieve fast and accurate
ƒƒ Easily connect CMG simulators to third-party simulation results
software with OUTBOARD

Speed & Performance

ƒƒ Achieve an average 3x speed-up on simulation runs
using the automated numerical tuning keyword
ƒƒ Realize significantly faster run times with new
combinative solver
ƒƒ Instantaneously open large, memory intensive files
with SR3 format
ƒƒ Quickly navigate and edit CMG simulation and
CMOST files

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Contents
Common
Common New
New Features
Features 4-5 CMOST
CMOST AI
LAUNCH IMEX GEM STARS BUILDER iSEGWELL WINPROP COFLOW RESULTS
STARS

ƒƒ Numerical Performance Enhancements ƒƒ SR3 Integration

ƒƒ Geomechanics Enhancements ƒƒ Petrel† Integration
ƒƒ Fracture Initiation and Propagation ƒƒ Multi-Layer Neural Network
ƒƒ Stress-Difference Based Fracture Opening ƒƒ Plackett-Burman Design Extension
ƒƒ Filters for Grid Property Arrays ƒƒ Manual Dataset Submission
ƒƒ Combinative Solver ƒƒ Stacked Bar Charts
CMOST LAUNCH IMEX GEM STARS ƒƒ EmailBUILDER iSEGWELL
Alert from CMOST AI WINPROP CO
ƒƒ Areal Pinch-out
STARS
ƒƒ Planar Fracture Connection Extension
ƒƒ Rock Compaction-Dilation Table Improvements
CMOST LAUNCH IMEX GEM STARS BUILDER
Pre- & Post-Processing
iSEGWELL WINPROP COFLOW RESULTS

ƒƒ Formulaic Triggers STARS

CMOST LAUNCH IMEX GEM STARS ƒƒ RESQML Support

BUILDER iSEGWELL WINPROP COFLOW
ƒƒ OUTBOARD Updating STARS
Builder:
ƒƒ HTML Help System
ƒƒ Automatic Program-Error Reporting
ƒƒ Performance & Visualization Improvements
IMEX ƒƒ Configure History Matching Mode Tool
WINPROP COFLOW RESU
WINPROP COFLOW RESULTS

UNCH IMEX GEM STARS BUILDER iSEGWELL

LAUNCH IMEX GEM STARS BUILDER iSEGWELL
STARS

ƒƒ Geomechanics Coupling ƒƒ Process Wizard Improvements

STARS CMOST LAUN
ƒƒ Table-Based Relative Permeability Endpoint Scaling Results:
IMEX GEM STARS BUILDER iSEGWELL WINPROP COFLOW RESULTS EDITOR REP
ƒƒ Relative Permeability Interpolation ƒƒ Functionality Improvements
ƒƒ Shear Effect on Polymer Viscosity ƒƒ New 2D Plot Types
ƒƒ Fluid Initialization Improvements ƒƒ Cross Sections
ƒƒ Initialization Depth Table Dimension Specification ƒƒ Logical Slice
ƒƒ Depth Map for Tilted Water-Oil/Gas Contact ƒƒ Advanced 3D Viewer Analysis
ƒƒ Dashboard Templates

GEM ƒƒ SR2 to SR3 File Conversion

CMOST
IMEX
STARS
GEM STARS BUILDER iSEGWELL WINPROP COFLOW RESULTS
LAUNCH
ƒƒ Arrhenius Rate Reaction
WinProp STA
ƒƒ Molecular Diffusion and Convective Dispersion in
CMOST LAUNCH IMEX GEM STARS BUILDER iSEGWELL WINPROP COFLOW RESULTS
STARS

Aqueous Phase ƒƒ Interfacial Tension Calculation

ƒƒ Palmer-Higgs Model for Coal Shrinkage ƒƒ GEM PVT Creation Improvements
ƒƒ Performance Improvements ƒƒ Component Lumping Improvements
ƒƒ Output improvements ƒƒ Regression Summary Plot

GEM STARS
STARS
BUILDER iSEGWELL WINPROP COFLOW RESULTS cEDIT
ƒƒ Capillary Pressure Interpolation Options ƒƒ New User Interface
ƒƒ Well Control Improvements ƒƒ Compare Files
ƒƒ Sub Cool Temperature Outputs ƒƒ Support for additional file types
ƒƒ Sub Cool Constraint Alteration ƒƒ Usability Improvements
ƒƒ FlexWell Improvements
ƒƒ Wellbore Wall Thermal Properties
CMG Cloud Solutions
ƒƒ Variable Thermal Properties Along Well Length
ƒƒ CMG’s Private Cloud
ƒƒ Polynomial Form Thermal Wall Properties
ƒƒ CMG’s Public Cloud: Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS
ƒƒ Phase Segregation Switch
ƒƒ Gas-Like Components
ƒƒ Conversion from IMEX Improvements Launcher
ƒƒ Saturation End Point Scaling Option ƒƒ Priority Based Scheduling
ƒƒ Saturation End Point Adjustment Option ƒƒ Email Alert for Job Completion
ƒƒ Licensing Notification

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 Common New Features

AUTOTUNE: Numerical Performance Enhancements

Keywords: *AUTOTUNE
Achieve an average 3x speed-up on simulation runs using the automated numerical tuning keyword. *AUTOTUNE applies
numerical parameter settings that improve simulation runtimes for a wide range of models and processes. Settings
include pre-selected values for existing numerical keywords as well as updates to time-step size selection.

Geomechanics Enhancements
Fracture Initiation and Propagation
Keywords: *HYDROFRAC, *PREFRAC
Templates: gmgmc070.dat — gmgmc073.dat,
stgeo087.dat — stgeo090.dat
Model initiation and creation of hydraulic fractures, integrated
with fluid flow and geomechanics. Integrating the geomechanical
fracture model with CMG’s reservoir simulators enables engineers
to design and optimize well completions using metrics such as
oil recovery factor and net present value (NPV), all within one software suite.
Hydraulic fracture initiation and
propagation visualization
Stress-Difference Based Fracture Opening
Keyword: *USTRESDIF
Templates: gmgmc074.dat, stgeo089.dat
Estimate fracture block permeability using normal fracture stress with the modified Barton-Bandis model. The stress
change for the fracture opening can be used when determining the stress path. This modification allows current stress to
be replaced by the difference between the current and initial values of the minimum principle effective stress.

Filters for Grid Property Arrays

Keywords: *MAXVAL, *MINVAL
Limit grid and property input data ranges to minimum and/or maximum values, including values from *MOD or *EQUALSI
calculations. Quickly and easily quality check imported properties with large value ranges, such as permeability or
saturations, from geological packages or other third-party software.

Areal Pinch-out
Keyword: *AREALPINCH-TOL
Template: stgro079.dat
Automatically create pinched out grid block connections with an extension of the minimum block thickness to the I and
J directions for improved run times and numerical stability. Specify the minimum I and J direction thickness tolerances to
eliminate flow calculations and to create lateral connections across small and irregularly shaped grid blocks.

Combinative Solver
Keyword: *COMBINATIVE
Take advantage of improved Matrix solver performance with CMG’s combinative solver. The new linear solver improves
on the fastest simulation software in the industry with a two-stage preconditioner.

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Planar Fracture Connection Extension

Keywords: *TIP, *PERF_TIP
Template: stgro071.dat
Analyze the presence and extent of inter-well communication
with an option to connect overlapping hydraulic fractures. The
point at which fractures share the same parent grid block can be
continuous, effectively connecting fractures, or terminated to keep
the fractures separate.

Rock Compaction-Dilation Table Improvements Connected overlapping hydraulic

fractures
Keyword: *CROCKTAB
Templates: gmsmo105.dat, gmsmo106.dat
The redesigned rock compaction-dilation table enables the input of permeability, transmissibility multipliers and
matrix-fracture transfer transmissibility in the x, y, and z directions. The new format provides increased flexibility in
how the compaction table parameters impact fluid flow.

Formulaic Triggers
Keyword: *TRIGGER
Advanced well and group controls using generalized mathematical expressions on variables which allow for dynamic
controls on field operations.

OUTBOARD Updating
Keyword: *OUTBOARD
Template: mxwwm078.dat
IMEX now includes Outboard updating, which enables third-party software to manage a simulator’s recurrent sections.
Upon registration with CMG, a third-party software application can add a list of pre-defined outputs to all three
simulators – IMEX, GEM and STARS. Currently, pre-defined outputs are available for SimSci PIPEPHASE† and Petroleum
Experts RESOLVE†.

HTML Help System

CMG now provides all user manuals in HTML5 format for increased
usability and search capabilities.
The enhanced user experience supports snap view, responsive
design, text wrapping and a collapsible content menu. High-resolution
images and graphics are included as pop-up images or thumbnails.
A primary focus for the manuals is location (heading, body, etc.) and
frequency-based ranking of search results. Efficiently filter search
results by combining Boolean operators and search strings. Future
releases will include additional enhancementsto the search
functionality.
Note: as of General Release 2017.10, CMG will no longer provide printed manuals.

New HTML-based help guides

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 IMEX
IMEX GEM STARS BUILDER iSEGWELL WINPROP COFLOW RESU
STARS

Geomechanics Coupling
Keyword: *GEOMECH
Templates: mxgmc001.dat – mxgmc089.dat
Model the geomechanical phenomena observed in the field with one- and two-way
coupling between the geomechanics module and IMEX. The newly implemented
module in IMEX uses rock stresses and strains to accurately model pore volume
changes due to pore pressure changes, as well as advanced behavior such as predicting
caprock yielding, plastic deformation, and non-linear rock elasticity.

Table-Based Relative Permeability Endpoint Scaling

One- and two-way coupled geomechanics
Keywords: *TSORW, *SKROCW, etc. module now available in IMEX
Template: mxsmo076.dat
Easily alter relative permeability saturations and endpoints, as well as streamline history matching workflows with the new table-
based endpoint scaling. Apply this feature when the goal is to scale the saturation endpoint values for a particular rock facies,
rather than scaling all grid blocks to one value or defining endpoints for every grid block.

Relative Permeability Interpolation

Keyword: *KRINTRP
Templates: mxspr012.dat, mxspr013.dat
IMEX now allows for interpolation between multiple relative permeability tables, based on the value of a specified interpolant.
The interpolant value can be polymer concentration, seawater volume fraction, and light-oil volume fraction. This new option
enhances IMEX’s EOR modelling capabilities by capturing advanced physics in processes such as polymer and seawater injection.

Shear Effect on Polymer Viscosity

Keywords: *SHEARTHIN, *SHEARTHICK, *SHEAR_FAC, *SHEAREFFEC, *VSMIXFUNC
Template: mxspr014.dat
Achieve increased accuracy by accounting for shear effects (shear thinning and thickening power law correlations) on polymer
viscosity. Additionally, define non-linear viscosity mixing functions dependent on polymer concentration.

Fluid Initialization Improvements

Initialization Depth Table Dimension Specification
Keyword: *DIM_DEPTH_TABLE
Template: mxsmo077.dat
User-specified input determines the number of points used in the property
versus depth calculations for fluid initialization. The higher resolution table
provides a more accurate representation of the phase gravity non-linearity
over large depth ranges or for reservoirs initialized with a significant gas cap.

Depth Map for Tilted Water-Oil/Gas Contact

Keywords: *DWOC_MAP, *DWGC_MAP
Templates: mxsmo078.dat, mxsmo079.dat
Conventional reservoir with a tilted
Model tilted contacts in water-oil or water-gas reservoirs to achieve a more precise water oil contact (WOC) modelled
representation of variable depth contacts. The user-defined water contact maps using a depth map
use grid arrays and water capillary pressure shifts to calculate gravity equilibrium.

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GEM STARS BUILDER iSEGWELL WINPROP COFLOW RESULTS

Arrhenius Rate Reaction

Keyword: *REACTION-RATE-ARN
Template: gmplm004.dat
Input frequency factor, and optional activation energy, to model reaction EA
products
rates based on the Arrhenius equation. The Arrhenius equation represents
reactions with rates that are described by a half-life, such as a polymer
degradation reaction, or are temperature dependent. H

reactants

Molecular Diffusion and Convective Dispersion in

Aqueous Phase reaction pathway

Keyword: *DIFCOR-AQU Diagram depicting an Arrhenius

Templates: gmghg006.dat, gmghg030.dat reaction pathway

Estimating molecular diffusion coefficients via correlation is extended to the aqueous phase. Two correlations are available:
Wilke-Chang for dissolved hydrocarbon components; and Stokes-Einstein for other aqueous components. This extension is
required for Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) processes that involve the aqueous phase, such as Alkaline-Surfactant-Polymer
(ASP) floods.

Palmer-Higgs Model for Coal Shrinkage

Keywords: COAL-SHRINKAGE-MODEL *PH
Template: gmsmo101.dat
A second coal shrinkage model (Palmer-Higgs) model, is available for Coal Bed Methane (CBM) simulation to predict
anisotropic change in fracture porosity and absolute permeability.

Performance Improvements
Parallelization of the relative permeability calculations for individual well completion layers results in run time improvements,
especially in models with large numbers of wells and completions.
Reduce simulator run times for large models due to improvements in the Jacobian array loading. Achieve improved simulation
run stability with changes to the GEM internal data exchange.

Output Improvements
Additional simulator outputs for GEM features are available. View the following properties in output (.out) and Results files:
ƒƒ Relative permeability, capillary pressure, and saturation end-points
ƒƒ Two-point capillary pressure scaling arrays
ƒƒ Upper and/or lower face transmissibility multipliers in the x, y, or z directions
ƒƒ Geomechanical fracture shape and width

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STARS BUILDER iSEGWELL WINPROP COFLOW RESULTS

Capillary Pressure Interpolation Options

Keywords: *CP_IMBIB, *PCOW_CRV
Template: stsmo088.dat
Expanded capillary pressure interpolation options identify drainage, as well as imbibition capillary pressure curves to
ensure the correct curves are used during interpolation. This feature ensures oil-water capillary pressure curve interpolation
parameters are taken from the non-wetting phase, when desired.

Well Control Improvements

Sub Cool Temperature Outputs Temperature Diff. Minimum SUBCOOL prdan - Special History

Temperature Diff. Minimum SUBCOOL prdan (C)

Keywords: *OUTSRF *SPECIAL *SUBCOOL
Template: stwwm145.dat
Track minimum or average sub cool
temperatures for a well to compare
simulation and field data. This feature
helps to verify simulation accuracy and Target upper limit

history matching while operating

producing wells using the *STEAMTRAP
Target lower limit
or *STEAMTRAP2 keywords. This output
benefits Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage
(SAGD) wells, which commonly operate Time (day)
based on calculated sub cool values.
Temperature Diff. Minimum SUBCOOL prdan, stwwm145.sr3

Sub Cool Constraint Alteration

SAGD producer well sub cool plot
Keyword: *STP2WL-PARAM versus time in Results 2017.10
Template: stwwm145.dat
Use the new sub-keyword to change the upper and lower limits of the sub cool range, as well as the adjustment factor,
without re-checking the most restrictive well operating constraint. This scenario is useful when frequent production rate
changes are needed to satisfy the sub cool condition.

FlexWell Improvements
Wellbore Wall Thermal Properties
Improvements to FlexWell’s thermal options further enhance the tool’s ability to provide an accurate physical model of wells in
the field.

Variable Thermal Properties Along Well Length

Keyword: *VAR_WDTP
Template: stwwm141.dat
A new sub-option allows for the various cement, annulus, and tubing walls to have thermal properties (heat capacity and
thermal conductivity) vary along the length of the wellbore.

Polynomial Form Thermal Wall Properties

Keywords: *WALL_CP, *WALL_HCN
Template: stwwm146.dat
Wall heat capacity and thermal conductivity allow temperature dependence in the form of a second-degree polynomial.

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STARS BUILDER iSEGWELL WINPROP COFLOW RESULTS

Phase Segregation Switch

Keyword: *SEGREGATION
Template: stwwm136.dat
Prevent phase segregation within the wellbore and remove counter current flow. This feature allows users to select the degree
of complexity in the wellbore model, depending on study requirements and objectives.

Gas-Like Components
Keywords: *GASSYLIQ, *ENTH, *THCON
Template: stflu068.dat
Apply a gas-like treatment of the enthalpy and conductivity
thermal properties in the liquid phase for a more accurate
representation of gas bubbles entrained in the oleic phase,
as seen in foamy oil.
3-D view of temperature in a 5 well pair
SAGD model
Conversion from IMEX Improvements
Several features have been added to STARS to simplify conversions from IMEX models.

Saturation Endpoint Scaling Option

Keyword: *EPSCAL_IMEX
Template: stsmo087.dat
Replicate IMEX’s treatment of saturation endpoints in STARS. By default, STARS ties endpoint pairs (e.g. connate and critical
water saturations) together if they are defined equal, whereas IMEX does not.

Saturation Endpoint Adjustment Option

Keyword: *ENDP_ADJUST
Template: stsmo086.dat
A new sub-option in STARS utilizes IMEX’s adjustment tolerances when STARS carries out internal adjustment of user-defined
saturation endpoints.

Please read the STARS 2017.10 manual for additional features that simplify the IMEX to STARS conversion.

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 CMOST AI
CMOST LAUNCH IMEX GEM STARS BUILDER iSEGWELL WIN
STARS

CMOST is now artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning enabled. Machine learning methods like regression, RBF neural
network, multi-layer neural networks are applied in the history matching and optimization workflows. Fast sensitivity analysis
using interactive what-if analysis and uncertainty quantification using machine learning models are extensively utilized in
CMOST AI.

Multi-Layer Neural Network

Build multi-layer neural network proxy models for predicting objective function results. With an appropriate configuration, the
multi-layer neural network can provide a more accurate and faster proxy model than Radial Based Function (RBF) neural network.

Petrel Integration
Run Petrel silently with pre-simulation commands to provide greater flexibility and a continuous workflow when investigating
grid and geological parameters in CMOST studies. Define Petrel workflows to generate and export grid and property data for
use in CMG simulators.

SR3 Integration
CMOST is now fully coupled to the Results file format (SR3), making it faster and more efficient. CMOST projects now read and
produce SR3 file formats, which reduces project storage requirements and read/write times.
Note: backward compatibility is maintained; any CMOST project or study created in the .MRF/.IRF format will automatically convert to
SR3 format when loaded.

Plackett-Burman Design Extension

Extend the Plackett-Burman design option up to 50 parameters to efficiently determine which parameters have the greatest
impact on an objective function.

Manual Dataset Submission NPV_newW1 (M$) NPV_newW2 (M$) NPV_oldWells (M$)

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Manually submit any dataset in the experiment table to
re-create simulation results files. This new option makes 350

it easier to re-run and re-process results from simulations

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that failed. Rerunning files outside of CMOST is
no longer required. 250
FieldNPV

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Stacked Bar Charts 150

Get more information while interpreting field Net Present 100

Value (NPV) and Global History Match Error results with the
addition of stacked bar charts. Field NPV and Global History 50

Match Error bar charts indicate local NPV and local history 0
match errors, thereby showing the contribution each part 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
has on the total value. Experiment ID

CMOST stacked bar charts of field NPV

Email Alert from CMOST contributions from three well terms.

Stay up-to-date on the status of CMOST studies with automatic email notifications when the study engine completes or stops.

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BUILDER iSEGWELL WINPROP COFLOW RESULTS

Builder & Results

RESQML Support
Builder and Results now import and support models in the RESQML 2.0.1 format.

Automatic Program-Error Reporting

Builder and Results now include an auto-reporting feature to increase usability for GR2017.10 and future releases. When internal
errors are experienced a report is auto generated and communicated to CMG in one of three ways, listed in order attempted:
1. HTTPS connection to www.cmgl.ca
2. SMTP email to CMG
3. MAPI email to CMG

Builder
Performance & Visualization Improvements
Experience the improved 3D visualization user experience with an enhanced interface and responsiveness. Increase
productivity with the higher resolution and faster interactions, including smoother probing, rotating and zooming display
and sharper grid lines, wells and faults.
Achieve faster model load times and reduced memory usage with the continued advancements to Builder’s data reading
process.

Configure History Matching Mode Tool

The enhanced history matching process enables users to easily change history matching wells’ constraints from a total
reservoir volume to a rate constraint, and back again. This workflow streamlines switching constraint types as users no longer
need to re-import production/injection history.

Process Wizard Improvements

The new GEM chemical EOR (cEOR) process wizard accepts inputs compatible with the lab results required to simulate
advanced flooding processes such as ASP, low tension gas, foam, and more.

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 Pre- & Post-Processing
BUILDER iSEGWELL WINPROP COFLOW RESULTS

Results
Functionality Improvements
Results now includes several new plotting and visualization features, making the post-processor a robust and modern
visualization and analysis tool.

New 2D Plot Types

ƒƒ Explore the relationships between one time-series property and another with time-series vs. time-series plots
ƒƒ Block properties, have been added to the time-series plots allowing spatial properties for selected grid blocks to
be plotted versus time
ƒƒ Average sector property versus depth plots are available when sector data is recorded

Cross Sections
2D and 3D cross sections are an important tool for the analysis of
simulation results.
The reservoir section, in the project tree, provides quick access to
the 3D model and three different cross sections – Areal, IK and JK.
When moving between the different cross sections, Results
retains all view properties. Easily analyze several plots and views
simultaneously by dragging new or existing 2D and 3D views to 2D image of gas phase mole fraction of methane in
the dashboard. VAPEX simulation, exported from Results

Logical Slice
Change the logical-slice percentage to better view
refined cells in the 2D cross-sectional view. Slice = 20%

Advanced 3D Viewer Analysis

The 3D filtering interface easily creates, activates,
and deactivates combinations of multiple property
filters on the fly. Views are updated real time as
property range scales are adjusted by dragging the Slice = 80%
slider bar. The same interface is used for sector, well
slab, and custom slab filtering.
Additional analysis tools include 3D isosurfaces,
cutting planes, and transparency.

Dashboard Templates
Results now includes dashboard templates which automatically
Refined Block with Resulting 2D
creates a dashboard when loading a data file. Use the dashboard
Varying Slice Value Cross-Sectional View
templates to analyze multiple plot types on a single page,
or combine a 3D view or cross section with line plots.
Representation of Logical Slice feature
now available in Results 2017.10
SR2 to SR3 File Conversion
Open .IRF and .MRF (SR2) files in Results. The automated file converter facilitates the transition from SR2 format, Graph, and
3D to the more efficient SR3 file format and Results software.

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L WINPROP COFLOW RESULTS

Interfacial Tension Calculation

Achieve improved accuracy of interfacial tension (IFT) predictions by treating the aqueous/brine and oleic phases separately.
WinProp includes additional vapor-aqueous/brine and liquid-aqueous/brine models, with or without H2S/CO2/N2. Visually
display the calculated IFT as plots for easier analysis.

GEM PVT Creation Improvements

WinProp has several improvements for calculating and outputting fluid data for GEM datasets, including:
ƒƒ Improved prediction of CO2 and H2S solubility in H2O with the modified Henry’s Constant correlation, as well as the
temperature-dependent CO2-H2O and H2S-H2O binary coefficient estimation
ƒƒ Implementation of two new reaction databases support the new geochemistry features for modelling aqueous and/
or mineral reactions
ƒƒ Pitzer and Simplified Pitzer aqueous phase activity models are added

Component Lumping Improvements

Automatically execute the new composition auto-adjustment feature after calculating a component lumping scheme. This
feature is applicable to the Composition, DiffLib, CVD and Separator modules.

Regression Summary Plot

Easily interpret regression results with intuitive new bar graphs that display original and regressed parameter values.

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Before and After Regression (Error%)

60

Legend

Before Regression
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After Regression

20

0
PRESSAT-PSAT

Single-Point Experimental Data Regression Summary

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 cEDIT

New User Interface

Improve productivity with cEDIT’s ribbon-based interface. The ribbon provides a consistent user experience to quickly
access options and features when building and editing CMG files.

Ribbon interface of cEdit 2017.10

Compare Files
Perform line-by-line comparisons between two files to track changes between current and previous versions of datasets
and CMOST files. An additional option is available to ignore large data arrays and streamline comparisons by removing
large amounts of impractical data, such as thousands of lines of grid definitions.

Support for Additional File Types

View and edit more CMG file types, including: .dat (Builder dataset), .cmm (CMOST master) files, text output (.out),
dataset include (.inc), and simulation diary (.log) files.
cEDIT also supports integration with WinProp output files and can be used with PVT files for each simulator (*.imx, *.str,
*.gem).

Usability Improvements
ƒƒ Line numbers in cEDIT exactly match the dataset, allowing for efficient searching of lines provided by simulator
warnings and errors
ƒƒ Quickly navigate between lines containing bookmarks by toggling “Bookmark” functionality
ƒƒ “Find All” functionality locates all instances of a searched keyword
ƒƒ Line modification markers show changes in the dataset
ƒƒ Windows Explorer tool quickly locates the folder where dataset files are saved

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 CMG Cloud Solutions

Tightly constrained personnel and budgets make it difficult to deliver projects accurately and on time. Companies need
a solution that delivers high value and increases employee productivity. CMG offers multiple cloud-based solutions to
meet simulation demand, while balancing financial commitments.

CMG’s Private Cloud:

Securely access CMG software from any location worldwide and submit jobs to hardware optimized for maximum
efficiency.
ƒƒ Fluctuating project schedules require scalable and flexible software licensing options
ƒƒ Build your model and start your simulation run, all within CMG’s secure private cloud environment
ƒƒ Receive a dedicated CMG Support Engineer to solve any potential internal IT or software issue

2. CMG’s secure two-stage

authentication

Data transfer

1. Quickly access
latest hardware &
software, based on
project requirements

3. CMG software is scalable

4. Project results
and pre-loaded on hardware
delivered quickly
optimized for maximum
& accurately
efficiency

CMG’s Public Cloud: Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS

Submit simulation models to the Cloud to run jobs, get the answers and make decisions quickly.
ƒƒ Maximize current CMG software investment by running your jobs on a limitless number of cores and nodes
ƒƒ On-demand availability of the latest hardware, provided by top-tier Cloud vendors, to fulfill fluctuating project
deadlines
ƒƒ Take advantage of the economies of scale with the “pay as you go” model.

1. User log-in
Authentication
server

Database:
Company profile &
2. User token 3. Access job status
Authentication Management

4. Head node:
License server
& job Scheduler
User S3 Storage:
Automated data
& results transfer 5. Compute nodes:
Access limitless
CMOST LAUNCH IMEX
STARS
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nodes to run job
CMOST LAUNCH IMEX GEM STARS BUILDER iSEGWELL WINPROP COFLOW RESULTS cEDIT REPORT 3D GRAPH
STARS

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Priority Based Scheduling

High priority simulation jobs have the ability to terminate lower priority jobs and begin immediately, if the required
hardware is available. Priority based scheduling allows for improved resource management.

Email Alert for Job Completion

Automatic email notifications when a simulation job is completed keeps users up to date on simulation run progress.

Licensing Notification
Launcher will automatically check license expiry dates and out-of-date software and communicate reminders to users
via task icons.

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