COURSE OVERVIEW:

As oil fields mature, managing produced water becomes one of the most significant operational and environmental challenges. This course provides a comprehensive technical guide to the systems used to separate, treat, and dispose of produced water. Participants will explore the physical and chemical characteristics of produced water, including the challenges of oil-in-water emulsions, suspended solids, and dissolved organic compounds.

The curriculum details the operation of primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment equipment. Attendees will learn the mechanics of skimmer tanks, hydrocyclones, induced gas flotation (IGF) units, and various filtration technologies. The course emphasizes the importance of meeting stringent water quality specifications, whether for reservoir pressure support (reinjection) or surface discharge.

A significant focus is placed on troubleshooting system upsets, managing chemical programs (such as de-oilers and coagulants), and preventing corrosion and scale within the water handling infrastructure. By the end of the program, engineers and operators will be equipped to optimize water treatment cycles, reduce environmental footprint, and ensure the longevity of injection wells.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Describe the global trends and challenges in produced water management.
• Characterize produced water properties including salinity, OIW, and TSS.
• Explain the operating principles of gravity based separation vessels.
• Optimize the performance of de-oiling hydrocyclones and centrifuges.
• Manage Induced Gas Flotation (IGF) units for secondary oil removal.
• Select appropriate media and membrane filtration for tertiary treatment.
• Understand the chemistry of de-oilers, flocculants, and coagulants.
• Design water handling systems to prevent oxygen ingress and corrosion.
• Monitor and control Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria (SRB) in water loops.
• Evaluate water quality requirements for various EOR applications.
• Troubleshoot common equipment failures in water treatment plants.
• Implement effective sampling and laboratory testing protocols.
• Formulate a strategy for handling and disposing of oily sludge.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is designed for Production Engineers, Facility Engineers, Water Treatment Specialists, and Operations Supervisors.

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.