Assuring Flow From Pore to Process: Basics, Modeling, and Lab

Introduction and PVT Characterization 

• Identification methodologies
• PVT characteristics
• Capturing fluid samples      

On day one, the course will cover the definition and identification methodologies of key flow impediments like fluid PVT characteristics, fluid flow-heat transfer, asphaltenes, waxes, hydrates, scales, naphthanates, emulsions, corrosions, erosions, and sands in various challenging environment.  The participants will then be exposed to technologies in capturing representative fluid samples.

Laboratory Solids Characterization 

• Measurement methodologies
• Reservoir fluid compositions
• Potential production impediments    

On this day, the course will cover current measurement methodologies of reservoir fluid compositions and PVT and potential production impediments like solid asphaltenes, paraffin waxes, hydrates, and inorganic scales.

Integration Concepts and Field Example of Management Approaches 

• Fluid flow and heat transfer
• Systematic and holistic flow assurance
• Case studies     

On day three, participants will be exposed to fluid flow and heat transfer concepts and their relationship in precipitation of organic and inorganic solids. Consequently, the course will demonstrate the value of a systematic and holistic flow assurance integrated program for production systems and operations, using case studies from various field locations around the globe.

Flow Assurance Modeling 

• Flow assurance with transient models
• Flow assurance with integrated asset models

On day four, participants will be exposed to methodologies and technologies used for flow assurance modeling.  This will include a discussion on flow assurance with transient models and with integrated asset models.

Visit to Technology Center Laboratory 

• Introduction to phase behavior
• Solid detection system (SDS)
• High temperature capillary viscometer

The objective of the visit to Technology Center will be to provide an insight about some measurement aspects of production chemistry and its importance.  Some topics that will be covered include sample restoration and homogenization of dead oil and live oil samples, gas chromatographic analysis of hydrocarbon gas and liquid, and organic solid deposition measurements using RealView.  Participants will also learn about rheological measurements using rheometer for waxy crude, high temperature capillary viscometer, and asphaltene content and SARA (saturates, aromatics, resins, and asphaltene) measurements.