COURSE OVERVIEW:

The management of complex fluid behavior within production networks is a critical component of maintaining operational stability and maximizing hydrocarbon recovery. This course addresses the intricate challenges posed by foaming, slugging, and transient flow regimes that frequently disrupt surface and subsurface systems. By exploring the physical mechanisms behind these phenomena, participants will gain a deep understanding of how fluid properties, pressure fluctuations, and piping geometry interact to create flow instabilities.

The scope of this training encompasses the diagnostic techniques required to identify the root causes of flow disruptions in real-time environments. Coverage includes the mechanical and chemical drivers of foam formation, the different classifications of slugging such as hydrodynamic and terrain-induced and the transient effects triggered by planned or unplanned operational changes. Participants will learn to differentiate between steady-state expectations and the dynamic realities of multiphase flow within gathering systems and processing facilities.

Troubleshooting strategies form the core of the curriculum, focusing on both preventative design and reactive mitigation. The course evaluates the effectiveness of chemical inhibitors, mechanical separator internals, and automated control logic in stabilizing production. By the end of the program, attendees will be equipped with the analytical tools necessary to optimize production networks, reduce equipment downtime, and ensure the safety of processing personnel in the face of volatile flow conditions.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Identify the fundamental physical principles governing multiphase flow in production networks.
• Distinguish between the various types of slugging and their specific impact on surface facilities.
• Analyze the chemical composition and environmental factors that lead to stable foam formation in separators.
• Implement effective troubleshooting protocols for terrain-induced slugging in subsea and surface pipelines.
• Evaluate the performance of mechanical defoaming internals and their role in vessel sizing.
• Utilize transient flow modeling data to predict the impact of well ramp-up and shut-in procedures.
• Design effective chemical injection programs to mitigate foam and prevent liquid loading.
• Assess the risks associated with pressure surges and liquid hammers during transient flow events.
• Optimize separator pressure and temperature settings to minimize foaming tendencies.
• Develop control strategies for slug catchers to manage large liquid arrivals without tripping the plant.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and control valve failures caused by gas-liquid interface fluctuations.
• Formulate a comprehensive flow assurance plan to maintain steady-state operations in aging fields.
• Conduct a root cause analysis for recurring liquid carry-over and gas carry-under issues.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is designed for Production Engineers, Operations Supervisors, Flow Assurance Engineers, Facilities Engineers, and Senior Field Technicians who are responsible for the daily management and optimization of oil and gas production networks.

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.