IFP Energies nouvelles has played an important role in the CAPE-OPEN community since managing European-funded projects that demonstrated the feasibility of the CAPE-OPEN standard, leading to its extensive development. IFP Energies nouvelles has extensively utilized CAPE-OPEN-supported applications such as PRO/II, COFE and MultiFlash, has developed CAPE-OPEN compliant components, and has recently integrated CAPE-OPEN interfaced into the in-house thermodynamic server (CARNOT).
The proprietary multiphase pump (MPP) design software developed by IFP Energies nouvelles has been successfully integrated with the CAPE-OPEN Python Unit Operation interface. This integration enables seamless incorporation of MPP designs into complex processes, facilitating the assessment of MPP advantages and limitations in emerging technology development. Initial validation was performed within the PRO/II and COFE Process Modeling Environments, utilizing the Python CAPE-OPEN Unit Operation provided by AmsterCHEM. These tests simulated a two-phase flow pipeline connected to an MPP, allowing the MPP design software to use identical thermodynamic models as the process. This ensures accurate output for evaluating the thermodynamic state of the flow at the MPP outlet.
The integration supports comparisons across various thermodynamic models, including the proprietary CARNOT Property Package Manager and other industrial solutions. Detailed descriptions of the coupling process, and case studies on MPP integration under different thermodynamic conditions within PRO/II and COFE are provided, focusing on CCUS (Carbon Capture, Use and Storage) applications. The results demonstrate consistency and interoperability. This initial implementation highlights the potential for in-house deployment of the MPP Unit Operation, fostering opportunities for further technological advancements.
