Oil and Gas Flow Assurance and Production Chemistry
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of flow assurance and production chemistry, emphasizing techniques to mitigate flow-related issues and enhance operational efficiency in oil and gas production. Through expert-led instruction, participants will gain insights into practical solutions for real-world challenges in flow assurance and production chemistry.
Description
In the Oil and Gas Flow Assurance and Production Chemistry course, participants will learn critical strategies to address flow assurance challenges and production chemistry concerns. The course covers topics like hydrates, asphaltenes, wax deposition, corrosion, scale management, and more. Attendees will develop the skills necessary to prevent and resolve flow disruptions, ensuring optimal production and operational continuity. Using real-world examples, case studies, and interactive sessions, the course prepares participants to make informed decisions in flow assurance and production chemistry.
Demo Class
Introduction
Flow assurance and production chemistry are vital for maintaining the uninterrupted, safe, and efficient operation of oil and gas production systems. This course delves into the chemistry and engineering solutions required to address challenges such as blockages, corrosion, and other flow-related issues that can impact production. Through a balanced mix of theory and practical application, participants will gain the expertise to diagnose and mitigate these issues effectively.
Objectives
Acquire a comprehensive understanding of the
fundamental principles of flow assurance.
Identify the main flow assurance and production
chemistry issues.
Understand fluids equilibrium during production and
gain the key practical skills for fluids sampling, analysis, and their
methodologies.
Gain practical skills in modeling and simulation.
Gain the key skills to conduct robust risk assessment,
implement effective treatment, and process monitoring.
Gain essential skills in lab and process integration
and data management.
Training Methodology
This course employs a blend of interactive lectures, case studies, group discussions, and practical exercises. Participants will gain hands-on experience in identifying and addressing flow assurance issues through simulations and real-world problem-solving techniques.
Organisational Impact
Personal Impact
Who Should Attend?
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Production technicians
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OIMs, Supervisors, and area managers
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Production engineers
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Reservoir engineers
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Account managers
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Production chemists
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Lab chemists
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Microbiologists
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Corrosion engineers
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Students and interns
Day
1
Introduction
to flow assurance and production chemistry
Introduction
to oil and gas production system
Production
fluids and their Phase equilibrium
The
concept of flow assurance and its use in oil and gas systems
Fluids
hydrodynamics
Multiphase
flow problems
Production
chemistry
Origins
of production chemistry problems
Mineral
scales and their management
The
cost of scale formation in oil and gas fields
Scale
formation mechanism
Scale
types and factors affecting them
Scale
risk assessment
Fluids
analysis, scale prediction, system data review
Scale
analysis
Scale
monitoring methods
Scale
mitigation methods
Operational
methods
Chemical
inhibitors
Chemicals
testing, selection and application
Nonchemical
methods
Scale
removal methods
How
to design and implement an efficient scale management strategy?
Case
studies
Day 2
Gas
hydrate
Operational
and safety impacts of GH
Mechanism
of GH formation, GH types, and factors affecting them
GH
risk assessment
Fluids
testing, GH prediction, and process data
GH
monitoring methods
GH
prevention methods
Operational
methods
Chemical
methods
Chemicals
testing, selection and application
GH
removal methods
How
to implement an efficient GH management strategy?
Case
studies
Wax
problems
Crude
oil composition.
Wax
gelation and deposition mechanisms and factors affecting it.
Risk
assessment of wax problems.
Fluids
analysis, wax prediction, system data review
Wax
deposits analysis
Wax
monitoring methods
Wax
mitigation methods:
Operational
methods
Chemical
methods
Chemicals
testing, selection, and application
Nonchemical
methods
Wax
removal methods
How
to design and implement an effective wax management strategy?
Case
studies
Asphaltene
problems
Asphaltene
composition and properties
Asphaltene
aggregation and deposition
Asphaltene
risk assessment
Fluids
testing, asphaltene prediction and system data review
Asphaltene
deposits analysis
Monitoring
of asphaltene deposition
Asphaltenes
mitigation methods:
Operational
methods
Chemical
methods
Chemicals
testing, selection and application
Nonchemical
methods
Asphaltene
removal methods
How
to design and implement an effective asphaltene management plan?
Case studies
Day 3
Crude
oil dehydration, emulsions, sludge and foam
Emulsions
formation mechanisms
Factors
affecting emulsions formation
Emulsion
types
Crude
oil dehydration methods
Crude
oil dehydration equipment
Chemical
methods
Testing,
selection, and application of demulsifiers
Field
monitoring of emulsion
Reverse
emulsion mitigation methods
Sludge
problems in oilfield
Sludge
mitigation and removal methods
Foam
problems in oilfields
Methods
of mitigating foam
Case
studies
Gas
dehydration
Types
of gas dehydration processes
Absorption, adsorption and condensation methods
TEG
dehydration equipment and operations
Common
problems during gas dehydration
Naphthenate
and carboxylate soaps
Composition
of naphthenic and carboxylic acids
Soap
formation mechanisms and factors affecting it
Soap
emulsions vs soap scale
Soap
risk assessment
Fluids
testing, prediction, and system data review.
Soap
mitigation methods
Operational
methods
Chemical
methods
How
to design and implement an effective soap mitigation strategy?
Case studies
Day 4
Corrosion
and asset integrity
Impacts
and cost of corrosion in oil and gas industry
Mechanisms
of corrosion
Forms
of corrosion
Factors
impacting corrosion problems in oil and gas fields
Corrosion
risk assessment
Corrosion
monitoring
Corrosion
management methods
System
design improvement
Material
selection
Protective
coating
Corrosion
inhibitors
Testing,
selection and application of corrosion inhibitors
Cathodic
protection
Other methods
Case
studies
Oilfield
microbiology
Microorganisms
in oil and gas fields
Impacts
of microorganisms on production
Types
of microorganisms in oil and gas fields
Factors
affecting microorganisms growth in petroleum fields
Microbiologically
influenced corrosion (MIC)
Biofouling
Reservoir
souring
Other
types of damage by microorganisms
Microorganisms
detection and monitoring methods
Microorganisms
management
Operational
methods of controlling microorganisms
Chemical
methods of controlling microorganisms
Non-chemical
methods of controlling microorganisms
Case
studies
Microbial
enhanced oil recovery (MEOR)
H2S
management
Origins
of H2S in oil and gas fields
Impacts
of H2S on production
H2S
measurement in gas, oil and water phases
H2S
mitigation methods
Case studies
Day 5
Sand
production
Causes
of sand production
Impacts
of sand production on operations
Management
of sand production
Water
treatment in oil and gas fields
Water
injection treatment processes
Injection
water quality and testing
Produced
water treatment processes
Produced
water re-injection
Production
chemicals management
Production
chemical types
Chemical
tendering
Chemical
application methods
Effective
Chemical management
Oilfield
monitoring methods
Chemical
analysis methods
Process
parameters monitoring
Coupons,
spools, and side streams
Sensors
Pigging
and ILI
Production
logging methods
Smart
installation and robotics
Carbon
capture and storage
CO2
capture methods
CO2
transport and storage
Issues
related to CCUS
Lab
activities
Crude
oil analysis
Water
analysis
Solids
analysis
Microbiological
analysis
Lube
oil analysis
Production
chemicals analysis
On successful completion of this training course, PEA Certificate will be awarded to the delegatesA
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