“The group is at the leading edge within thermo dynamics, which is what I primarily come here to learn of. The most advanced simulation tools are maybe not ready for prime time yet. After all, we are a very conservative industry. I think it is fair to say that tools such as CPA and PC-SAFT are still a research area. But I am glad to be on the exploration side. Some people in the industry have not even moved into three phase calculations, still being happy with two phases!”
”I see my participation here as exploration,” smiles Dr. Hussein Alboudwarej of Chevron, a newcomer to the Discussion Meeting.
“I find the focus of the event quite wide. Equations of state for aquifers, electrolytes, CPA, PC-SAFT etc. are covered beside the more traditional thermo dynamic simulations. Although not directly relevant to my work, it is nice to be introduced to these more advanced models.”
Hussein Alboudwarej was originally trained in chemical engineering and has moved into reservoir simulation during his career at Chevron.
“I have followed the work led by Professors Erling Stenby and Michael Michelsen from a distance over quite some time. I am glad to have the opportunity to establish a direct relation. Also, I am always interested in obtaining relevant experimental data. Thus the visits to CERE’s laboratories are probably my favorite items on the agenda.”
“The group is at the leading edge within thermo dynamics, which is what I primarily come here to learn of. The most advanced simulation tools are maybe not ready for prime time yet. After all, we are a very conservative industry. I think it is fair to say that tools such as CPA and PC-SAFT are still a research area. But I am glad to be on the exploration side. Some people in the industry have not even moved into three phase calculations, still being happy with two phases!”