Determining active constraints in network using pseudo slack variables

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A method for determining active constraint equations in a network of wells and surface facilities includes constructing at least one constraint equation for a connection in the network. Each constraint equation includes a respective slack variable and a respective slack variable multiplier. The method further includes constructing a base equation for the connection. The base equation includes the respective slack variable and another respective slack variable multiplier. The method further includes introducing a pseudo slack variable for another connection in the network such that a Schur complement, of a matrix of constraint and base equations dependent only on slack variable multipliers, is sparse. The method further includes solving for each respective slack variable using the Shur complement matrix. The method further includes adjusting a variable parameter of the network using results from solving for each respective slack variable.

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LANDMARK GRAPHICS CORPORATION3000 N SAM HOUSTON PARKWAY E HOUSTON TX 77032-3219

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Fleming, Graham Christopher Houston, US 16 72
Wang, Qinghua Katy, US 61 240

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