PetroBench rod lift design platform dashboard showing real-time well monitoring and simulation interface
RODSIM

Next-Generation Rod Lift Design

RodSim is the industry's most advanced rod lift design software—with fast simulations, improved wellbore fidelity, detailed stress analysis, and real-time collaboration.

Current Challenges

Desktop Tools Slow Engineering Teams Down

Legacy software creates bottlenecks that cost time and money

Hours of waiting

Desktop simulations can consume hours of engineering time per well

Single-user bottleneck

Desktop files prevent teams from collaborating effectively

Preventable rod failures

Inaccurate stress calculations lead to unexpected equipment failures

RodSim Features

Professional Rod Lift Engineering Platform

Advanced simulation engine with superior geometry modeling, stress analysis, and team collaboration. Built for professional petroleum engineers who demand accuracy and speed.

Instant Cloud Simulation
Fast cloud results vs lengthy legacy desktop calculations. Run 100+ scenarios per day instead of waiting for each design.
Buckling & Failure Analysis
Calculate critical buckling loads with buoyancy and dogleg effects. Accurate stress concentration predictions prevent costly field failures.
Multi-Scenario Comparison
Compare 5+ designs side-by-side with visual overlays. Optimize for production, efficiency, and failure prevention simultaneously.
Dogleg Severity Heatmaps
Instant visualization of trouble spots and high-stress zones. See exactly where failures will occur before they happen.
Direct Legacy Import
Drag-drop RodStar and SRod files without conversion. Auto-detect survey headers and start simulating in seconds.
Instant Cloud SimulationBuckling & Failure AnalysisMulti-Scenario ComparisonDogleg Severity HeatmapsDirect Legacy Import

High-Resolution Path Modeling

Cubic spline interpolation refines wellbore trajectory modeling for improved stress calculations. High-resolution path modeling eliminates artificial angles and false stress concentrations common in legacy desktop tools.

Cubic Spline Interpolation Interface

Stress & Load Visualization

Color-coded stress distribution maps update dynamically as you adjust inputs. Real-time axial tension/compression graphs with calculated percentage of critical buckling load throughout the string.

Stress & Load Visualization Interface

Taper Design Assistant

Dogleg severity graph with visual taper overlay shows optimal transitions. Identify stress concentrations before they cause field failures. Drag-and-drop rod grade selection with real-time optimization feedback.

Taper Design Assistant Interface

Custom Velocity Profiles

Simulate variable-speed drives (VSDs) and intra-stroke velocity changes. Calculate rod forces and fatigue behavior for wells with advanced motion control and optimize pump fillage with custom surface velocity patterns.

Custom Velocity Profiles Interface

PDF Export & Reporting

Generate professional PDF reports with complete taper design, rod forces, and buckling analysis. Structured documentation for peer review, regulatory compliance, and client deliverables.

PDF Export & Reporting Interface

Import & Reset Management

Native RodStar/SRod file import with Excel survey auto-detection of MD, inclination, and azimuth. Reset any data element to original imported values while preserving design iterations for comparison.

Import & Reset Management Interface

Industry-Standard Compliant

Industry-standard algorithms verified against field data for accurate calculations

10-foot Resolution

High-precision modeling with detailed step resolution for complex wells

Fast Cloud Processing

Cloud infrastructure delivers results quickly vs lengthy legacy desktop wait times

Buoyancy & Guide Analysis

Advanced buckling calculations with buoyancy effects and guide spacing optimization

Version Control

Versioned Scenario History

Complete simulation records with all inputs stored automatically. Engineers duplicate or compare design iterations without manual versioning, maintaining full audit trails for regulatory compliance and peer review.

  • Complete simulation records with all inputs
  • Clone and modify scenarios for comparison
  • Automatic versioning eliminates manual tracking
  • Full audit trails for compliance documentation
Versioned Scenario History Interface
Team Workflow

Enterprise Team Collaboration

Role-based access control with Engineers, Advisors, and Reviewers. Shared design components across regions and groups ensure data continuity when team members change roles or leave the company.

  • Role-based permissions for secure collaboration
  • Shared rod strings and pumping unit libraries
  • Data continuity across personnel changes
  • Regional admin controls for enterprise oversight
Team Collaboration Interface
Failure Prevention

Advanced Buckling Analysis

Calculate percentage of critical buckling load throughout the entire rod string with buoyancy effects and guide spacing optimization. Prevent costly field failures with precise stress concentration mapping.

  • Percentage of critical buckling load calculations
  • Buoyancy effects included in all analyses
  • Guide spacing optimization recommendations
  • Color-coded stress visualization for quick assessment
Advanced Buckling Analysis Interface
Optimization Engine

Advanced Simulation & Optimization Engine

RodSim's modeling engine runs multiple configurations simultaneously, ensuring accurate designs across all operational parameters.

Multi-Variable Configuration

Optimize operational parameters and pump efficiency simultaneously

Interactive Visualization Suite

Real-time graphs for rod loads, velocities, and pressures

Side-by-Side Design Comparison

Compare multiple designs and evaluate performance scenarios

3rd-Party Data Integration

Direct import from legacy tools with drag-and-drop support

ENTERPRISE PLATFORM

Enterprise Oil & Gas Platform

Built for global petroleum engineering teams. Secure, scalable infrastructure handles thousands of wells across multiple business units with enterprise-grade reliability.

High-Performance Computing

Advanced processing power delivers fast simulation results

Multi-Business Unit Support

Seamlessly integrate engineering teams across global operations

Enterprise Security & Compliance

SOC 2 certified with role-based access controls for sensitive well data

System Integration

Connect with enterprise data systems to enable real-time monitoring and alerts

Dedicated Engineering Support

Access senior petroleum engineering expertise and technical consultation

Enterprise Data Management

Automated backups, audit trails, and enterprise-level data governance

Modernize Your Rod Lift Engineering Workflow

Schedule a technical demonstration to see how cloud-native simulation delivers precise rod lift designs without legacy desktop software limitations.