Introduction:
In light of the recent decrease in global oil prices, there is a growing emphasis on efficiency in the design and operations of new and existing developments. Flow Assurance represents a valuable approach that can contribute to enhanced system comprehension and opportunities for reduced operational and capital expenditures (OPEX and CAPEX).
Our program is specifically designed to tackle one of the most critical challenges faced by producers, which is ensuring the smooth flow of oil and gas through complex and costly subsea tiebacks. By participating in this program, you will gain essential knowledge about flow assurance as a key discipline that significantly influences projects and operations. This understanding will enable you to grasp the technical issues involved, thereby facilitating informed decision-making processes.
Ultimately, this program equips participants with the necessary insights and expertise to navigate the complexities of flow assurance and leverage its benefits in optimizing project performance and operational efficiency.
Course Objectives:
Improved Understanding of Flow Assurance
Improved understanding of what flow assurance is and some of the associated challenges it must address in the current climate
Optimize the Production System
Optimize the production system by understanding system risks and appropriately manage these operational risks
Effectively Manage Flow Assurance Issues
Effectively manage flow assurance issues within a project environment through the understanding of key interfaces of flow assurance systems holistic Approach to Flow Assurance System Design
The focus is very much on the practical aspects of Flow Assurance in managing interfaces with subsurface and surface engineering disciplines to ensure a holistic approach to system design and in the identification of risks and opportunities for risk management for the safe and effective life of field operation.
Awareness of Software Options Available
Learn the various software options available and how to apply these to maximize their value and investment return
Importance of Understanding your Current Operation on Future Forecasting
Appreciation for system benchmarking and evaluation for ongoing operations forecasting and troubleshooting
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- Engineers who are involved in the analysis and management of fluid flow, as well as, the design and operation for flow assurance systems. This program is intended for those who are having difficulties in managing flow assurance operations, and those who would like to improve their current system design and operations
- Senior Management who are keen to learn the technical drivers of flow assurance systems design operations, and who are in need of this technical knowledge for business decision
Job Titles Include:
- Production Engineer
- Operations Engineer
- Process Engineers
- Production Optimization Engineer
- Project Manager
- Flow Assurance Engineer
- Production Site Engineer
Course Outlines:
Flow Assurance—Principles & Challenges, Fluid Compositions, Multiphase Flow, Flow Assurance Optimization
- Session 1: Introduction to Flow Assurance
- Session 2: Fluid Composition Properties & the PVT Relationship
- Exercise: Oilfield Compositions (PVT, Pseudo components, GOR & Water cut
- Session 3: Multiphase Fluid Flow
- Exercise: Flow Regime Mapping
- Session 4: Optimization through Advanced Flow Assurance
Subsurface & Wells & Managing Flow Assurance Problems
- Session 5: Subsurface & Wells
- Case Study & Discussion
- Session 6: Slugging and Management of Slugging
- Case Study & Discussion
- Session 7: Wax, Scale, Asphaltenes, and Solids
- Case Study & Discussion
- Session 8: Hydrate Formation and Effective Management Techniques
Flow Assurance Software & Operational Interface
- Session 9: Flow Assurance Analysis & Software
- Session 10: Understanding Profiles and the Interface with Operations
- Exercise: Production Limit Identification
- Session 11:Transient Pipeline Modelling for Operability
- Exercise: Optimization for Management of Hydrates / Wax