Introduction to Sand Control

The course familiarizes the Participants with the factors for sand production and prevention methods, with emphasis on Gravel Pack.

At the end of the course, Attendants can participate in technical projects related to sand production and gravel packing operations.

The duration of the course is of 3 days.

• Agenda
• Audience
• Prerequisites

• Agenda

  Day 1

  Welcome

  1st day Quiz

  Introduction to Sand Control

  Geology for Sand Control

  Geomechanics

  Methods for Sand Control

  In-Situ Consolidation

  Natural Sand Pack

  Day 2

  Gravel Pack Design

  Day 3

  Gravel Pack (cont.)

  Vent Screens

  Last day Quiz

  Round Table

• Audience

  The course is addressed to Petroleum, Reservoir, Drilling, Production and Completion Engineers or to Geoscientists. It is required a basic knowledge of Reservoir Engineering and upstream disciplines.

  It is recommended to new hires in the areas of Drilling and Completion or to professionals starting in Completions and Production.

• Prerequisites

  It is required a basic knowledge of Reservoir Engineering and upstream disciplines.

• Prerequisites