THE COURSE

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of hydrocarbon fluid phase behavior and how to model it for reservoir engineering applications. The course begins with a thorough introduction to PVT data, including how the data is measured, how to select the correct data for modeling, and how to enter that data in PVTsim. The introduction to PVT data also trains participants in discovering and handling data inconsistencies.

The course covers EoS modeling from the stage of sampling until export of the final EoS model to a reservoir simulator or other third-party software. The aim of the course is to provide knowledge of how to best make use of the experimental PVT data (both routine and EOR) to build an equation of state model for single fluid or for multiple fluids.

It will be demonstrated how to reduce the time spent on EoS modeling by making use of PVTsim’s automated options for quality check and regression to PVT data.

The course will be presented in lectures and demonstrations coupled with hands-on exercises in the use of PVTsim Nova.

The course will cover all key elements of PVT simulations including

Fluid Sampling and PVT report

• Bottom-hole sample vs Separator Sample
• Compositional Analysis performed by the lab
• Extended GC
• Navigating a PVT lab report
• Selection of data to input in PVTsim

Fluid handling

• Input to PVTsim
• QC of fluid compositions
• Recombination
• Equations of State
• C7+ characterization and lumping
• Clean for oil-based mud contamination

PVT experiments

• Classical PVT experiments
• PVT experiments with gas injection (EOR)
• Separator correction for lab data

PVTsim Nova Apps

• Automated QC and EoS
• Separation process modeling

PVT modeling

• Regression to routine PVT data
• Viscosity model and regression to viscosity data
• Regression to gas injection EOR data
• Recommended workflow for EoS modeling in PVTsim

Applications

• Single fluid EoS model
• Common EoS modeling for multiple fluids sampled from the same well/field
• Compositional variation with depth
• Fluid communication study

Input to simulators

• Black oil simulators: Eclipse, IMEX, VIP, Nexus, tNavigator, Prosper/MBAL etc.
• Compositional simulators: Eclipse, GEM, VIP Nexus, tNavigator, Prosper etc.
• Other: Multiphase Meter input

PVTsim Open Structure

• PT flash using PVTsim Open Structure in Excel®
• Customized solutions for reservoir engineering applications

Who Should Participate

Engineers engaged in reservoir simulations, production engineers, laboratory staff and others interested in applying PVT simulation software for calculation of oil and gas phase behavior and fluid properties. With its mix of theory and practice the course is appropriate for those who want to learn to use PVTsim as well as those mainly interested in PVT simulation methods.

Lecturers

Calsep consultants

TIME AND LOCATION

The course will be held in Calsep’s offices Parallelvej 12, Kgs. Lyngby, 15 kilometers north of downtown Copenhagen.

COURSE FEE

The course fee is USD 2,500.00 and includes tea/coffee, refreshments, lunch, lecture notes, computer and software access fees.

REGISTRATION, CANCELLATION POLICY AND FURTHER INFORMATION

Full course fee refund if cancellation received more than 3 weeks before course starts. No course fee refund if cancellation received less than 3 weeks before course starts. For more information about the course please contact:

Matias A. Monsalvo
Calsep A/S
Phone: +45 45 87 66 46
Fax: +45 45 87 62 72
e-mail: Matías A. Monsalvo