Reservoir Characterization Using Core Analysis (RCAL & SCAL)
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Reservoir Characterization Using Core Analysis (RCAL & SCAL)
This self-paced course delivers a structured approach to reservoir characterization through RCAL and SCAL, combining experimental best practices with real-world engineering applications.
Description
Reservoir characterization is only as strong as the data that underpins it, and core analysis plays a central role in building reliable models. This course provides an in-depth exploration of Routine Core Analysis (RCAL) and Special Core Analysis (SCAL), covering everything from acquisition and handling to measurement techniques, interpretation, and application in simulation studies. Participants learn how to design coring programs, evaluate fluid distributions, and apply laboratory results to predict waterflood and reservoir performance. With practical examples and step-by-step workflows, the program bridges theoretical understanding and field application, equipping professionals to integrate RCAL and SCAL data into efficient engineering solutions.
Core analysis has long been recognized as the backbone of accurate reservoir characterization. Without a clear understanding of porosity, permeability, wettability, and capillary pressure, models remain incomplete and forecasts uncertain. This course equips industry professionals with the knowledge and tools to design core acquisition programs, carry out both RCAL and SCAL, and apply the results directly in reservoir studies. By uniting experimental best practices with engineering applications, participants gain the ability to translate laboratory data into actionable insights for reservoir development and management.
• Improved understanding of why Reservoir Characterization Using Core Analysis (RCAL&SCAL) is being used.
• Greater understanding of the distribution of immiscible fluids in a reservoir.
• Greater understanding of the process of immiscible displacement in a reservoir.
• Greater understanding of the distribution of immiscible fluids in a reservoir.
• Greater understanding of the process of Reservoir Characterization Using Core Analysis in a reservoir.
• Improved knowledge of Reservoir Characterization options.
• Increased ability to predict water flood performance by application of Reservoir Characterization
• Increased ability to predict reservoir performance by application of numerical simulation.
• Achieving higher oil recovery with optimum application
• Best interpretation for the outcome data from the performance to allow better reservoir understanding and characterization
• Design the coring process with its all aspects
• Select the best optimum solution for logging
• Design efficiently the project according to reservoir environment, well conditions and parameters.
• Build in sequentially algorithms for real data monitoring, surveillance and expectation
• Understanding for the petroleum reservoir to complete the puzzle of hydrocarbon potential
• Integrated approach for field evaluation that will aid in the economic feasibility studies.
• Comprehensive understanding of all aspects of Reservoir Characterization Using Core Analysis (RCAL&SCAL) to build a successful career in this domain
• Increased understanding and confidence to obtain good, representative surveillance for observed performance.
• Greater knowledge of new concepts for Reservoir Characterization Using Core Analysis (RCAL&SCAL) to achieve closest and most accurate predictions.
• Enhanced analytical and out of box thinking to interpret input and post-implementation data and draw the most accurate conclusions to aid effective decision making
• Increased confidence and experience to train other professionals on all critical skills needed to become a successful Reservoir Characterization expert.
• Better awareness and understanding to choose the correct modelling methods as per the requirement and circumstances
• Enhanced perspective and foresight to identify hindrances and challenges to water flooding project and prevent these from affecting the production performance.
• Greater potential and ability to contribute to organizational growth through effective feedback, thereby increasing one’s scope for career progression across any organization
• Senior management members of an organization involved in Coring project designing, modelling and monitoring.
• Employees partaking in the simulation modelling for an organization
• Managers responsible for overseeing water flooding designing and monitoring results.
• Legal consultants and advisors responsible for hydrocarbon field potential evaluation.
• Any professional across any profile in the petroleum industry with aspirations to build a career as a core analysis expert
• Any other professional interested in being certified as a core analysis expert.
• Introduction, basics of core analysis
• Wellsite core acquisition, handlig and transportation basics of core handling:
• Coring systems
• Coring fluids
• Best practice in wellsite handling
• Special handling considerations for difficult rock types
• Core analysis processing and screening operation
• Sample preparation
• Cleaning and drying methods
• Quality control issues, checks and diagnostics
• How to prepare a coring program?
• Routine core analysis measurements (RCAL)
• Fluid saturation measurements
• Porosity measurements
• Bulk volume
• Permeability measurements
• RCAL report viewing and QC
• Rock typing and hydrulic flow units (HFU) identification methods:
• FZI method
• Winland method
• Modified lorentez method
On successful completion of this training course, PEA Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
This course has been meticulously developed by a seasoned PEA expert renowned in the oil and gas industry. With extensive hands-on experience and a proven track record in delivering innovative solutions, our trainer brings a wealth of technical expertise, deep industry insight, and a commitment to excellence. Learners can trust that they are gaining knowledge from a leading authority whose dedication to professional development ensures you receive only the highest-quality training to elevate your skills and career prospects.
Frequently Asked Questions
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