This course provides an in-depth introduction into the principles of crude oil processing, storage and handling in upstream facilities. Conventional technologies are discussed as well as surface facilities for IOR and EOR applications.
Course Level: Skill Duration: 4 days
Designed for you, if you are...
A reservoir engineer, production engineer or process engineer, seeking deeper understanding of oil processing and handling
In need of a refresher course on state-of-the-art processing technologies for crude oil, water and associated gas
How we build your confidence
Explanation of all commonly used oil processing steps and technologies as well as rarely applied niche market solutions
Case studies based on existing facilities world wide
Outlining of the engineering path from the analysis of well fluids to the development of oil processing schemes
Drafting exercises of process schemes for typical oil production facilities
The benefits from attending
By the end of the course you will feel confident in your understanding of:
Well fluid composition and oil and gas qualities
How to determine involved technologies based on well fluid characteristics
How to cope with sour service and related operations
Processing schemes for various crude types and associated water and gas
How to sketch preliminary processing charts for various crude types, including utility systems
Topics
Basic introduction to carbohydrate chemistry and crude oil formation
Types of reservoirs and related production technologies
Typical crude oil characteristics and sales qualities
Relevant technologies of oil processing surface facilities, broken down into: - Well equipment - Gathering systems - 3-Phase-separation facilities - 2-Phase-seperation facilities - Demulsifiers, heater-treaters, etc. - Oil stabilisation columns and LPG recovery - By-product stabilisation and use/disposal - Metering systems - Crude oil storage - Crude oil loading and unloading facilities - Crude oil transportation - Utility requirements
Outlook into oil sands processing facilities
Process engineering introduction and technology selection