Course Overview
This intensive program provides comprehensive training in production logging tools, interpretation techniques, and well performance analysis for oil and gas professionals. Participants will master multi-phase flow diagnostics, problem well identification, and production optimization strategies using cutting-edge logging technologies.
Course Objectives
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Select appropriate logging tools for different well conditions
- Interpret multi-phase flow profiles in complex completions
- Diagnose production problems (water/gas breakthrough, crossflow)
- Evaluate well integrity using temperature/noise logs
- Apply advanced interpretation methods for horizontal wells
- Integrate PLT data with reservoir models
- Recommend production optimization solutions
Who Should Attend
This course is essential for:
- Production engineers
- Well performance analysts
- Petrophysicists
- Reservoir engineers
- Logging engineers
- Field supervisors
- Well intervention specialists
Course Modules
Module 1: Production Logging Fundamentals
- PLT objectives and applications
- Tool physics and measurement principles
- Single vs. multi-phase flow regimes
- Depth control and log quality assurance
Module 2: Conventional PLT Tools
- Spinner flowmeter interpretation
- Fluid density and capacitance measurements
- Temperature and noise log diagnostics
- Pressure gradient analysis
Module 3: Advanced Logging Technologies
- Array spinner tools
- Spectral noise logging
- Distributed temperature sensing (DTS)
- Fiber optic monitoring systems
Module 4: Multi-Phase Flow Interpretation
- Holdup modeling techniques
- Velocity slip calculations
- Flow regime identification
- Three-phase flow analysis
Module 5: Complex Well Applications
- Horizontal well logging challenges
- Deviated well flow profiling
- Multilateral well diagnostics
- ESP-equipped well monitoring
Module 6: Problem Well Diagnosis
- Water/gas entry identification
- Crossflow detection
- Casing/tubing leak detection
- Behind-pipe channeling
Module 7: Data Integration & Optimization
- PLT-reservoir model integration
- Production allocation methods
- Perforation strategy optimization
- Workover candidate selection
Module 8: Practical Workshops
- Log interpretation exercises
- Field case study analysis
- Toolstring configuration design
- Job planning simulations