Course Objectives:

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

1. Introduction to PVT Analysis

• Understand the significance of Pressure-Volume-Temperature (PVT) analysis in reservoir engineering and production.
• Define the basic concepts of PVT behavior and its importance in fluid characterization.
• Identify the primary objectives of PVT analysis in the exploration and production phases.

2. Fluid Types and PVT Behavior

• Differentiate between types of reservoir fluids: gas, oil, and condensates.
• Understand the thermodynamic principles of PVT relationships and how they affect fluid properties.
• Learn about the changes in fluid behavior due to pressure, temperature, and volume variations.

3. PVT Laboratory Testing Methods

• Review common PVT laboratory techniques and equipment used to obtain fluid samples (e.g., separator tests, flash tests).
• Learn about the stages of PVT testing, including phase behavior, bubble point, and dew point analysis.
• Understand how to perform and interpret laboratory tests such as gas-oil ratios, liquid density, and viscosity.

4. Measurement and Data Interpretation

• Learn how to interpret and analyze PVT data from laboratory results.
• Understand the key PVT parameters such as reservoir fluid density, viscosity, formation volume factor, and gas oil ratio.
• Learn how to use PVT data to estimate important reservoir properties, such as gas expansion and oil recovery potential.

5. Equations of State (EOS) and Models

• Understand the use of Equations of State (EOS) to model PVT behavior in reservoir fluids.
• Learn how to apply EOS models (e.g., Peng-Robinson, Redlich-Kwong) to describe the fluid phase behavior.
• Explore the practical application of EOS in reservoir simulation and production forecasting.

6. Phase Behavior and Fluid Properties

• Study the phase behavior of fluids under various pressure and temperature conditions (e.g., bubble point, dew point, critical point).
• Understand the principles of phase transitions, including the behavior of gas, liquid, and mixed phases in the reservoir.
• Learn how pressure and temperature changes influence fluid properties and overall reservoir performance.

7. Application of PVT Data in Reservoir Modeling

• Understand how to incorporate PVT data into reservoir simulation models.
• Use PVT data to develop accurate material balance equations and predict reservoir behavior.
• Learn the importance of PVT analysis in the design of production facilities and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques.

8. Well Performance & Production Forecasting

• Understand how PVT data impacts well performance and production forecasting.
• Learn how to predict oil and gas production rates, including gas expansion and oil shrinkage effects.
• Use PVT data to estimate reservoir drive mechanisms and optimize well performance.

9. Special Fluid Systems & Advanced PVT Techniques

• Explore the challenges in PVT analysis for special fluid systems, such as heavy oil, tight gas, shale gas, and CO2 injection reservoirs.
• Learn about advanced PVT testing techniques, including supercritical fluids and high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) systems.
• Understand the impact of impurities (e.g., H2S, CO2) on fluid behavior and PVT analysis.

10. Case Studies and Practical Applications

• Review real-world case studies where PVT analysis was key in solving reservoir and production challenges.
• Analyze practical applications of PVT data in optimizing reservoir management and recovery strategies.
• Discuss lessons learned and best practices in applying PVT analysis in different types of reservoirs.

Target Audience

This training is designed for professionals involved in the analysis, simulation, and optimization of reservoir and production systems. The target audience includes:

• Reservoir Engineers
• Production Engineers
• Well Performance Engineers

• Petrophysicists
• Geologists
• Geophysicists

• Operations Engineers
• Field Operators and Technicians
• Production Supervisors

• Laboratory Technicians specializing in PVT testing
• Fluid Characterization Analysts

• Reservoir Simulation Consultants
• Oilfield Services Providers specializing in PVT testing and analysis
• Fluid Flow Modeling Specialists