Fundamentals of Production Operations (5 days)
This extensive course covers all the fundamental concepts of production and facilities operations from exploration and drilling through to surface production treatment and export. Topics include; introduction to the petroleum industry, reservoir engineering fundamentals, fluid properties, well performance prediction, an overview of artificial lift systems, production measurement, surveillance and allocation, well integrity and operations, flow assurance and production chemistry, overview of surface production facilities, primary separation systems, oil. water and gas treatment systems and fluids transportation. This course provides a solid and comprehensive foundation for production operators, production engineers or facilities engineers. 5 days classroom equivalent course.
5 days classroom equivalent.
About this course
This extensive course covers all the fundamental concepts of production and facilities operations from exploration and drilling through to surface production treatment and export. Topics include; introduction to the petroleum industry, reservoir engineering fundamentals, fluid properties, well performance prediction, an overview of artificial lift systems, production measurement, surveillance and allocation, well integrity and operations, flow assurance and production chemistry, overview of surface production facilities, primary separation systems, oil. water and gas treatment systems and fluids transportation. This course provides a solid and comprehensive foundation for production operators, production engineers or facilities engineers. IChemE accredited course (35 CPD hours).
- 165Concept Videos
- 0Software Videos
- 23Quizzes
- 0Practical Exercises
- 1Exam
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course you will be able to...
- 1Identify key reservoir fluid properties from surface and down-hole measurements and explain their application in production operations
- 2Explain the concepts of nodal analysis (inflow and outflow performance) for flowrate prediction and the effect of sensitivity variables. Appraise the selection and operation of key artificial lift techniques
- 3List the key types of production data that are measured and collected and used in production surveillance, allocation and optimisation
- 4List the principal types of formation damage and their treatment. Compare and contrast the various well intervention and stimulation techniques available for production wells
- 5Analyse the various threats to well integrity and flow assurance in production and injection systems and identify the associated key maintenance strategies
- 6Explain the mechanisms and the methods of control for the various forms of corrosion prevalent within the oil and gas industry including the appropriate selection of materials
- 7Describe the objectives, options and layout of surface production facilities for onshore and offshore fields. Explain the selection, sizing and operation of primary separation systems
- 8Identify the main equipment types used in the treatment of oil, water and gas to meet export specifications and explain their operation
- 9List the primary components and function of the various transportation systems required to export oil, gas and water
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