COURSE OVERVIEW:

The purpose of this course focuses on the complex engineering decision-making process required to select appropriate flow measurement technologies for diverse industrial applications, with a specific emphasis on the challenges of multiphase flow. In modern oil and gas production, fluids often consist of a mixture of oil, water, and gas, which renders traditional single-phase meters ineffective. This program provides the analytical framework needed to evaluate fluid properties and process conditions to determine the most accurate and cost-effective metering solution.

The scope of this training encompasses the technical evaluation of both conventional meters and advanced Multiphase Flow Meters (MPFMs). Participants will explore the physics of different flow regimes—such as slug, plug, and annular flow—and how these regimes impact measurement uncertainty. The curriculum details the selection criteria based on rangeability, pressure drop, fluid corrosivity, and the required level of measurement confidence for allocation or reservoir management.

Coverage includes the latest technological advancements in non-nuclear and nuclear-based multiphase sensing, including microwave, sonar, and differential pressure combinations. Attendees will learn how to interpret multiphase data, manage the calibration of complex sensor arrays, and integrate these systems into subsea or topside production environments. By focusing on the intersection of fluid mechanics and sensor physics, the course ensures that participants can select and operate measurement systems that provide high-quality data in the most challenging "real-world" flow conditions.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Analyze the physical properties of single-phase and multiphase fluid streams.
• Evaluate flow meter selection based on Reynolds number and flow regime.
• Compare the performance of various meters for high GVF (Gas Volume Fraction) fluids.
• Interpret the operating principles of Multiphase Flow Meters (MPFM).
• Categorize different flow patterns such as slug, bubbly, and stratified flow.
• Calculate measurement uncertainty for complex fluid mixtures.
• Select appropriate materials for meter handling sour or abrasive fluids.
• Implement virtual metering techniques as a secondary verification tool.
• Design the installation requirements for multiphase measurement stations.
• Troubleshoot common errors in multiphase data interpretation and PVT modeling.
• Apply international standards (API, ISO) to multiphase allocation measurement.
• Optimize the lifecycle cost of metering systems through informed selection criteria.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Production Engineers, Reservoir Engineers, Metering Specialists, and Project Managers involved in the design and operation of oil and gas production facilities.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.