Online courses on petroleum industry well performance

This software-free self-paced course covers the theory and practice of well performance and prediction. You’ll cover topics such as production system concepts, units and datums, fluid properties, inflow and outflow performance and nodal analysis. Our courses are designed to give you all the expertise of the traditional classroom environment, but in your own time. Take control of your learning with Baobab. IChemE accredited course (14 CPD hours).

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Who’s it for?

. . . anyone wishing to understand the concepts of predicting well performance using nodal analysis.

Course Price

€ 190

Course length

2 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

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
QUIZ - Reservoir fluid composition

4. Reservoir fluid types

Reservoir fluid types (classification)
Reservoir fluid types (typical oil and gas properties)
Reservoir fluid properties - plots
QUIZ - Reservoir fluid types and properties

5. Reservoir fluid sampling and measurement

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

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
Inflow performance for gas reservoirs
Inflow performance for water injectors
QUIZ - Multiphase inflow performance

8. Outflow performance concepts

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

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. Flowline pressure loss

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

12. Well performance concepts

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

13. Well performance optimisation

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

14. Course fInal examination

EXAM - Well performance prediction and optimisation

- Courses:
  
  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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- Skills and competencies:
  
  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.