Welcome to the AFA Help Manual and Users Guide

About AFA: What is AFA?

AFA^TM is a state-of-the-art cloud-based reservoir and production analysis tool. AFA revolutionizes the analysis and forecasting of oil and gas wells through an automated workflow that integrates both traditional and state-of-the-art methodologies, including Flowing Material Balance, Rate Transient Analysis, multiphase tank models, and decline curve analysis with extension to CO2 and H2 work. This automation is driven by advanced data science, machine learning, physics-based hybrids, and leading-edge engineering processes, all built on modern software architecture to enhance speed and precision.

 By combining these innovations with an agile development methodology, AFA eliminates workflow and data silos, consolidating traditionally isolated tools to boost productivity and profitability. The AFA platform sets itself apart with powerful subsurface analytics and diagnostics, enabling real-time production optimisation and forecasting across any number of wells and projects, providing unmatched edge in operational efficiency.

User Manual: Using the AFA Software

Welcome to the comprehensive guide on making the most of the AFA^TM (Advanced Flow Analytics) software. In this section, we will take you through a step-by-step journey to harness the full potential of AFA, enabling you to streamline your workflow, optimize calculations, and achieve accurate results. Whether you're looking to explore advanced features, troubleshoot issues, or adopt best practices, this operational manual is your companion to navigate AFA with confidence and efficiency.

Theory Manual: Engineering Logic Behind AFA

The Theory Manual provides you with insights into the core principles that drive AFA's functionality, offering a clear understanding of how the software operates under the hood. Explore fundamental concepts of Reservoir and Production Engineering, and related topics. There is also material on data scrutinization, actual interpretation and analysis, and demonstration of AFA workflows

As you navigate between the Operational Manual and the Theory Manual, you'll discover a comprehensive resource that not only guides you on effectively using the AFA software but also equips you with the knowledge to make informed decisions, backed by a solid understanding of its underlying engineering logic.

Getting Support

Need assistance? Log your request via the portal https://predico.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portals or an email to support@predico.com.au will the following details.

1. AFA version number, it is shown on the top right of your browser.

2. Your environment, for example the browser, the operating system, and when you first noticed the issue.

3. What is the nature of the issue? The more detail the better, even a screen capture.

4. Your contacts details, we will have your email address but we may need to talk to you.

Credits

Predico would like to thank the following contributors for their efforts in generating this document.

• Colin Lyle Jordan,

  • P. Eng (CA), CPEng (AU),

  • B.A. Sc.(ISE), Diploma (Mech. Eng. Tech)

• Dr. Gabriel Malgaresi,

  • BSc. (Chem. Eng), PhD (Pete Eng.)

• Dr. Saurabh Naik,

  • BSc. (Pete. Eng), PhD (Pete Eng.)

• Mach Dinh-Vu,

  • BSc (Comp. Sci), MBA

• Dr. Hamzeh Ali Mohammadi

  • BSc, MSc, PhD (Pete Eng)

For a more complete list of Predico staff publications, research topics, and academic works, refer to:

https://www.predico.com.au/publications