Production Optimization Using NODAL Analysis

Production Optimization Using NODAL Analysis

OBJECTIVES

The basic objective of this course is to introduce the concept of NODAL analysis as a tool in production optimization and hence enhancement. Each learner will be exposed to the analysis of various components of the producing system and their effect on the performance of the total production system.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Production, operations, and reservoir engineers, production technologists, senior technicians and field supervisors with an engineering background.

COURSE OUTLINE

Day 1

• Introduction
• Reservoir Production Process
• Reservoir Drive Mechanisms
• Reservoir Fluid properties
• Reservoir rock properties
• Darcy’s law
• Well production performance

Day 2

• Nodal analysis concept
• Inflow performance curve
• Outlflow performance curve
• Inflow performance correlations
• Predicting IPR for Oil & Gad well

Day 3

• Vertical flow correlations
• Horizontal flow correlations
• Factors affecting outflow performance 

Day 4

• Importance of surface chokes
• Multiphase flow choke correlations
• Artificial lift design with Nodal analysis

Day 5

• Importance of nodal analysis on production system optimization
• Stimulation impact
• Tubing size selection
• Effect of flow restriction
• Effect of flow line size
• Effect of well completion
• Depletion impact