Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Introduction to Well Modeling and PROSPER

• Understand the role of well modeling in production optimization.
• Learn about PROSPER as a well performance analysis tool.
• Identify key inputs required for oil well modeling.

2. Data Input and Well Model Setup in PROSPER

• Input PVT data and fluid properties from laboratory analysis.
• Define wellbore geometry, casing, and tubing configurations.
• Integrate reservoir parameters (permeability, pressure, water cut, GOR, API gravity, etc.).

3. Inflow Performance Relationship (IPR) Analysis

• Understand different IPR models (Vogel, Darcy, Fetkovich, Standing, etc.).
• Evaluate reservoir deliverability and well productivity index (PI).
• Model well behavior for different depletion and pressure conditions.

4. Outflow Performance and Wellbore Flow Correlations

• Analyze flow regimes and pressure drop in tubing.
• Select and compare Multiphase Flow Correlations (Hagedorn-Brown, Duns & Ros, Beggs & Brill, etc.).
• Optimize tubing sizes, choke settings, and wellhead pressure.

5. Nodal Analysis for Well Performance Optimization

• Implement Nodal Analysis to determine operating points and production constraints.
• Identify rate-limiting factors in the reservoir, tubing, or surface system.
• Perform sensitivity analysis on key operational parameters.

6. Artificial Lift Optimization in PROSPER

• Design and evaluate ESP (Electric Submersible Pumps), gas lift, rod pumps, and jet pumps.
• Optimize lift efficiency based on well characteristics.
• Conduct sensitivity analysis on artificial lift parameters.

7. Well Stimulation and Production Enhancement

• Assess acidizing and hydraulic fracturing impact on well performance.
• Model sand control methods and their effect on inflow behavior.
• Optimize well cleaning operations for maximum productivity.

8. Forecasting and Sensitivity Analysis in PROSPER

• Predict production decline using different forecasting techniques.
• Model well performance under varying water cut and GOR conditions.
• Analyze the economic impact of operational decisions on well productivity.

9. Case Studies and Practical Applications

• Work on real-world case studies using PROSPER modeling techniques.
• Participate in hands-on exercises to build and optimize well models.
• Develop a well modeling report and optimization plan based on PROSPER simulations.

Target Audience

• Reservoir and production engineers
• Petroleum technologists and well performance analysts
• Field operations and artificial lift engineers
• Asset optimization and well intervention teams
• Energy sector professionals involved in well modeling and forecasting