| | JAN-MARCH 202219grid studies coupled with heavyweight simulation, AFS applies first principles and optimization algorithms to provide insightsin an extremely efficient manner. Whether the challenge is determining appropriate pipeline sizes for any potential operating condition, understanding system transient behavior, mitigating production chemistry risks, or providing operating guidelines to improve efficiency, AFS technology can be used to predict and understand the most complex phenomena. Using its unique "Math on Models"approach as a foundation, AFS develops and deploys software applications using modern approaches and frameworks. Advanced tools can be deployed in the form of desktop or web-based software. Further, AFS models can seamlessly communicate with live data from the field or control room, giving operators and engineers immediate feedback and alerts during operation. Flow assurance risks, pipeline integrity failures, operating procedure compliance, and well allocation can all be monitored in real-time from the control room using the AFS suite of applications. Outside of math-driven modeling, AFS also leverages data-driven approaches to reduce costs and improve operating strategies. Using the latest data analytics and visualization technology, AFS can identify trends and data anomalies to glean operational insights. "From a big picture perspective, AFS provides the appropriate assistance that an organization needs; this could be in the form of recommendations or software solutions on how to improve their operations," summarizes Golczynski.The emphasis is that AFS does not provide generalized solutions for clients; rather, AFS provides tailored, optimal solutions that are crafted using the unique combination of its world-class laboratory, technology, and engineering divisions.AFS operates in North America and Europe, with an ever-increasing global footprint that saw 30% growth in 2019. According to Golczynski, at the heart of AFS's success is its highly qualified team of scientists and engineers. By focusing on attracting the best industry and academic talent, the company continues to grow and diversify its offerings year-over-year. "The energy industry has been challenged for many years and will continue to be challenged, but I am very optimistic that we can continue to help the industry succeed," concludes Golczynski. We offer field-proven and literature-backed solutions to address client needs with the use of laboratory testing, technology, and engineering
< Page 9 | Page 11 >