Schlumberger Water Services launches visual MODFLOW Flex

“Visual MODFLOW Flex represents our ongoing commitment to innovation in groundwater modeling technology,” said Ole Christian Meldahl, software business manager, Schlumberger Water Services. “With its unique integration of conceptual and numerical modeling, groundwater modelers are now able to build larger and more complex models more efficiently than before. In addition, the ability to easily generate multiple numerical models from a single grid-independent conceptual model gives modelers the freedom to evaluate alternative scenarios, leading to more accurate models and a better understanding of the groundwater system.”

With VMOD Flex, groundwater professionals are now able to:

Conceptualize the groundwater system, prior to the simulation – The geological formations, property model and boundary conditions are all designed outside the numerical grid; this provides users the flexibility to adjust the interpretation of the groundwater system before applying the numerical grid and converting to a numerical model.

• Build the model with minimal data pre-processing – Users can now maximize the use of existing grid-independentGIS data and incorporate physical geology and geographic conditions before designing the grid.
• Simulate regional and local-scaled models – Support for MODFLOW-LGR allows users to refine the grid around multiple areas of interest for running local scale simulations within a larger regional scale model.
• Build and run larger, more complex models – Users can now leverage the power of 64-bit computers to build larger, more complex models and run simulations significantly faster.
• Manage multiple models more efficiently – Within a single project, multiple models can be generated in parallel for making direct comparisons and evaluating alternative hydrogeologic interpretations.
• Compare and evaluate multiple grid types – With a complete selection of finite difference grid types, users have the freedom to choose a grid type that best accommodates the geologic structures for the most reliable and stable simulation.

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About Schlumberger Water Services

Schlumberger is the world’s leading supplier of technology, integrated project management and information solutions to customers working in the oil and gas industry worldwide. Employing more than 113,000 people representing over 140 nationalities and working in approximately 85 countries, Schlumberger provides the industry’s widest range of products and services from exploration through production.

Schlumberger Water Services, a water-centric group within Schlumberger, operates globally and specializes in the development, management, and environmental protection of water resources. Leveraging experience and proprietary subsurface characterization technologies, Schlumberger Water Services offers mining, power, oil and gas, and public sector clients with the decision-making framework for addressing short and long-term water challenges. For more information, visit www.water.slb.com.

Schlumberger Limited has principal offices in Paris, Houston and The Hague, and reported revenues of $39.54 billion in 2011. For more information, visit www.slb.com.