Study online data for oil well modelling in the oil industry

This self-paced course covers the concepts and application of naturally flowing oil well modelling with Prosper. You will understand how to collect and validate the proper data required for well analysis and how to troubleshoot and diagnose well performance. Get started on your micro-learning journey with Baobab and get the skills and knowledge you need, in your own time. IChemE accredited course (21 CPD hours).

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Who’s it for?

. . . anyone who wishes to learn how to apply the principles of well performance prediction in commercial well modelling software.

Course Price

€ 295

Course length

3 days classroom equivalent.

Explain the principles of reservoir fluid composition, properties and modelling. Identify the limitations of using correlations and Equations of State
Describe and interpret IPR curves and their derivation (PI, Vogel, Darcy etc.). Explain the components and effect of skin
Explain the concepts of slip and holdup and how this influences flow correlation selection. Describe the parameters for running lift curves and explain the shape of outflow curves
Identify the key factors controlling pressure loss In flowlines and the appropriate correlations
Explain the concepts of nodal analysis for flowrate prediction and the effect of sensitivity variables
Build, validate and match a naturally flowing oil well model (Prosper)
Run nodal analysis sensitivities, interpret the results and export lift curves (Prosper)
Apply and interpret more complex inflow modelling options (Darcy and skin) (Prosper)

1. Production system concepts

Production System Concepts (Part 1)
QUIZ - Production system concepts (1)
Production System Concepts (Part 2)
QUIZ - Production system concepts (2)
Data measurement quality
QUIZ - Data measurement quality

2. Units and datums

Units - an introduction to oilfield units
Units - an exercise on conversion factors
Units - prefixes in common use
QUIZ - Units
Datums (measurement reference points)
QUIZ - Datums

3. Reservoir fluid properties overview

Reservoir fluid composition
Reservoir fluid properties
Reservoir fluid properties - plots
QUIZ - Reservoir fluid composition

4. PVT correlations and matching

Wellbore fluids sampling
Reservoir fluids measurements (PVT analysis)
Fluid property correlations
QUIZ - Reservoir fluid measurement, analysis and correlations

5. Workshop: Building a well model (1)

Introduction and overview (Prosper)
Units and datums (Prosper)
Building a well model (options and preferences) (Prosper)
Building a well model (PVT data entry and matching) Part 1 (Prosper)
Building a well model (PVT data entry and matching) Part 2 (Prosper)

6. Inflow performance concepts

Inflow performance and Productivity Index (PI)
PI and Darcy's Law
How to increase PI
Pressure distribution in the reservoir
QUIZ - Inflow performance and PI

7. Radial flow IPR and skin

Radial inflow performance equation (oil)
Two phase inflow performance (PI and Vogel)
Skin components
QUIZ - Multiphase inflow performance

8. Outflow performance concepts

Components of wellbore pressure loss (gravity and friction)
Friction in the wellbore - estimates and calculation
Velocity and slip in the wellbore

9. Holdup and slip

Effect of flow distribution (regime) on slip
Slip and holdup correlations and flow regime maps
More on slip and holdup and an overview of flow correlations
Pressure loss in the wellbore - a summary
QUIZ - Pressure loss in the wellbore

10. Flow correlations and VLPs

How does Pwf change with flowrate - an introduction to VLPs
Flow correlation comparisons (gradient traverse and VLPs)
Recommended variables when generating VLPs for simulators
QUIZ - Flow correlations and VLPs

11. Workshop: Building a well model (2)

Building a well model (equipment data entry) (Prosper)
Building a well model (inflow data entry) (Prosper)

12. Pressure loss at surface

Components of surface pressure loss and rate of change of WHP
Choke performance overview
Surface flow correlation comparisons
QUIZ - Pressure loss at surface

13. Nodal analysis concepts

Introduction to nodal analysis
Running sensitivities (watercut and tubing size)
Running sensitivities (stimulation and WHP)

14. Nodal analysis plot interpretation

Running sensitivities (actual nodal analysis plots)
Nodal analysis plot interpretation (optimisation)
QUIZ - Well performance prediction

15. Workshop: Matching the well model

Matching the well model (production test data analysis) Part 1 (Prosper)
Matching the well model (production test data analysis) Part 2 (Prosper)
Running sensitivities Part 1 (Prosper)
Running sensitivities Part 2 (Prosper)
Exporting lift curves (VLPs) & IPR (Prosper)

16. Workshop: More complex IPR modelling

More complex inflow (IPR) modelling (Darcy and Skin) Part 1 (Prosper)
More complex inflow (IPR) modelling (Darcy and Skin) Part 2 (Prosper)

17. Workshop: Sensitivity analysis

Running gradient traverse (outflow) sensitivities (Prosper)
Running reservoir performance (inflow) sensitivities (Prosper)
Building a water injector and exporting lift curves (Prosper)
Naturally flowing well – workflow summary (Prosper)

18. Final course examination

EXAM - Oil well modelling with Prosper

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  On completion of the final course exam you will receive a certificate of completion of your course. Recognised by major players in the industry across the world, these certificates will help to confirm your training record and your progress within the profession. Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) approved training course.
  
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  Digital badges are awarded upon the successful completion of a set of skills (micro-credentials) that form a competency set for Production and Reservoir Engineers.
  
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- Earn credits towards a Masters Degree in Petroleum Production Engineering.
  
  Upon successful completion of a module (set of courses), a certificate will be issued. This can be used as evidence for requesting module exemption under Robert Gordon University’s Recognition of Certified Prior Learning (RCPL) when applying for entry to the M.Sc. in Petroleum Production Engineering. Please note undertaking these Baobab courses does not guarantee RPCL.
  
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Ease of use

First of all it is fantastic! The setup is easy to understand and your introduction helps to clarify all open questions. The search function works well. I tested a key words and I always found what I wanted.

Asset Manager, OMV Petrom

Usefulness

I really think the bitesize videos are excellent. They are so easy to dip in and out. It allows me to go exactly to the part I am interested in. It is the perfect tool for on-the-job learning – the perfect virtual colleague who can answer all your quick questions.

Reservoir Engineer, Chevron

Knowledge

The videos are very didactic, short and with concise explanations. I have been using it to remind me of important concepts in the well performance theme and also to learn about some software applications. And definitely I can apply on my day-to-day job. I found it very useful and a fast way of learning, rather than being in a classroom.

Production Engineer, Total

Track your progress as you grow your skills, in your own time. Take interactive assessments to put your new knowledge to the test and prepare for that interview or evaluation, while refreshing your memory with our quick revision videos. Earn badges to demonstrate your new skills or those of your team – and watch your achievements mount up as you go. This is how to learn, in your time.