COURSE OVERVIEW:

Flow Assurance and Production Chemistry Integration is a multidisciplinary course that explores the vital link between chemical properties and the physical transport of hydrocarbons. As the industry moves into deeper waters and more hostile environments, the ability to maintain a continuous flow of fluids from the reservoir to the surface becomes increasingly dependent on sophisticated chemical management. This course provides a comprehensive framework for integrating chemical inhibition strategies with mechanical and thermal flow assurance designs.

The scope of this training involves the study of organic and inorganic solids that can obstruct flow, including waxes, asphaltenes, scales, and hydrates. Participants will learn how to use thermodynamic modeling to predict the "risk envelopes" where these substances are likely to precipitate. The curriculum emphasizes the selection and qualification of production chemicals, teaching attendees how to ensure that inhibitors for one problem (e.g., scale) do not exacerbate another (e.g., emulsion stability) or interfere with flow assurance hardware.

Coverage also includes the design of chemical injection systems, umbilicals, and the management of chemical residuals in the produced stream. Attendees will explore the interaction between fluid rheology and chemical additives, especially in the context of heavy oils and high-water-cut systems. By focusing on the synergy between chemistry and engineering, this course empowers participants to develop robust flow assurance plans that minimize downtime, protect asset integrity, and optimize the total cost of production.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Identify the primary flow assurance risks throughout the production system.
• Explain the chemical mechanisms of wax, asphaltene, and scale formation.
• Utilize PVT data and thermodynamic models to predict solid precipitation.
• Design integrated chemical inhibition programs for multiphase flow systems.
• Evaluate the compatibility of different production chemicals (the "Gunking" risk).
• Select optimal injection points for flow assurance chemicals.
• Analyze the impact of temperature and pressure on chemical effectiveness.
• Optimize the use of thermodynamic and kinetic hydrate inhibitors.
• Manage the risks of Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) in flowlines.
• Interpret laboratory testing results for chemical performance qualification.
• Implement monitoring and surveillance programs for chemical residuals.
• Troubleshoot flow assurance failures using production data and fluid analysis.
• Develop a lifecycle chemical management plan for subsea and onshore assets.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Flow Assurance Engineers, Production Chemists, Process Engineers, and Operations Supervisors responsible for maintaining fluid flow and asset integrity.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise 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.