COURSE OVERVIEW:

Well Equipment and Operation for Production Engineers is a technical bridge program designed to provide engineers with a granular understanding of the mechanical systems that facilitate hydrocarbon flow. While reservoir engineering focuses on the rock and fluid, this course focuses on the "plumbing" the intricate assembly of tubing, packers, valves, and wellheads that must function flawlessly for years. Participants will explore the design, selection, and operational maintenance of both downhole and surface equipment.

The scope of this training includes the lifecycle of well equipment, from initial completion design to late-life maintenance and troubleshooting. Attendees will examine the mechanical integrity of tubing strings, the science of elastomer selection for packers, and the function of subsurface safety valves. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on operational "best practices," teaching engineers how to interpret equipment failures and how to supervise wellsite operations such as slickline interventions or pump changes.

Coverage also extends to the integration of "smart" well technologies, including downhole gauges and automated control valves. Participants will learn how to troubleshoot wellhead leaks, manage annulus pressures, and optimize the performance of artificial lift components. By focusing on the practical application of mechanical engineering principles in the oilfield, this course ensures that production engineers can maximize asset uptime and extend the functional life of every well in their portfolio.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Identify and describe the function of every component in a standard completion string.
• Select appropriate tubing sizes and grades based on production loads and corrosion.
• Distinguish between different packer types and their setting mechanisms.
• Manage subsurface safety valves (SSSV) and perform mandatory leak tests.
• Design and troubleshoot wellhead and Christmas tree configurations.
• Select elastomers and seals compatible with produced fluids and chemicals.
• Optimize the operation of artificial lift components (ESP, Gas Lift, Rod Pump).
• Diagnose downhole equipment failures through data analysis and slickline surveys.
• Implement a proactive wellhead maintenance and lubrication program.
• Analyze the impact of thermal expansion on tubing and casing integrity.
• Supervise well intervention activities safely and efficiently.
• Interpret well schematics and "as-built" documentation for troubleshooting.
• Evaluate the benefits of intelligent completion sensors and flow control valves.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Production Engineers, Completion Engineers, Well Intervention Specialists, and Asset Managers responsible for well health and operational efficiency.

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.