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2018 PetroSkills Blended/Virtual Training Guide
- 1. PetroAcademy TM 2018 Blended LearningSolutions Guide Blended Courses Available Inside: • Basic Petroleum Technology Principles (pg 1) • Basic Drilling, Completions and Workover Operations (pg 2) • Basic Geophysics (pg 3) • Foundations of Petrophysics (pg 4) • Basic Reservoir Engineering (pg 5) • Applied Reservoir Engineering (pg 6) • Casing Design Workshop (pg 7) • Completions and Workovers (pg 8) • Production Operations 1 (pg 9) • Production Technology for Other Disciplines (pg 10) • NODAL Analysis Workshop (pg 11) • Scale Identification, Remediation, and Prevention Workshop (pg 12) • Gas Conditioning and Processing (pg13) • Process Safety Engineering Principles (pg 14)
- 2. PetroAcademy TM PetroAcademy® Blended Learning Solutions Reducedtime to competency Eliminated travel expense Flexibility—less time away from work Learning applied at point of need PetroAcademy Blended Learning Programs combine PetroSkills industry knowledge, expertise, content, and technology to develop workforce competency. Each PetroAcademy Skill Module provides a summary of the specific learning activities that the learner will complete, and may include activities such as reading assignments, self-paced e-Learning, virtual instructor-led sessions, discussion forums, group exercises, case studies, quizzes, and other activities. These continuous development activities increase knowledge retention, reduce time to competency, and provide just in time learning at the point of need. Blended Learning Program Example: Virtual Instructor-Led Training Session PetroCore® Reference Articles Moderated Discussion Forum E-Learning
- 3. BLENDED LEARNING LISTOF SKILL MODULES This course is comprised of the following skill modules (approximately 4 hours each). 1 E&P Industry andAsset Life Cycle 2 Petroleum Geology 3 Hydrocarbon Reservoirs 4 Rock and Fluid Properties 5 Surface/Subsurface Exploration 6 Drilling Operations andWell Completions 7 Production Operations Basic Petroleum Technology Principles – BPT COURSE DESCRIPTION 1 Self paced, can be started anytime Tuition US$2940 This program is delivered virtually. All learning activities are self-paced and can be completed at any time. This course provides the participant with an understanding of basic petroleum technology in the context of the Petroleum Value Chain, from exploration to abandonment. The participant will understand how and when geoscience and engineering professionals use technology to find, then determine and optimize the economic value of an oil and gas field. This enables the participant to maximize their professional and administrative contribution in their organization. DESIGNED FOR Those who need to achieve a context and understanding of E&P technologies, and the role of technical departments in oil and gas operations. An understanding and use of oilfield terminology is developed. To learn more, visit petroskills.com/virtualbpt
- 4. BLENDED LEARNING LISTOF SKILL MODULES This course is comprised of the following skill modules (approximately 3 hours each). 1 Drilling Operations andWell Completions 2 DefiningWell Objectives 3 Bit and Hydraulics 4 Drill String and BHA 5 Drilling Fluids and Solids Control 6 Directional Drilling andTrajectory Design 7 Oilfield Casing 8 Primary and Remedial Cementing 9 Onshore ConventionalWell Completion 10 Hydraulic Fracturing 11 Formation Damage and Matrix Stimulation 12 Sand Control 13 Well Intervention Basic Drilling, Completions and Workover Operations – BDC COURSE DESCRIPTION This program is delivered virtually. All learning activities are self-paced and can be completed at any time. Approximately 40 hours of self-paced work. This course presents the basics of drilling and completion operations, plus post- completion enhancement (workovers). Participants will learn to visualize what is happening downhole, discover what can be accomplished, and learn how drilling and completion can alter reservoir performance. Learn to communicate with drilling and production personnel. DESIGNED FOR Technical, field, service, support, and supervisory personnel desiring to gain an awareness of wellbore operations. Excellent for cross-training of other technical disciplines such as reservoir and facility engineers, geoscientists, supervisors, service personnel, and anyone who interacts with drilling, completion or workover engineers. To learn more, visit petroskills.com/virtual-bdc Self paced, can be started anytime Tuition US$3930 2
- 5. BLENDED LEARNING COURSE STRUCTURE -VirtualInstructor-ledTraining - Online LearningActivity/Reading Week Hours (Approx) Subject 1 1 OrientationWebcast - Instructor-led Session 4 Nature of Seismic Image 2 4 GeologicalAssociation with Seismic Reflections 4 Seismic DataAcquisition 3 4 Wavelet in the Seismic Data and Limits on Resolution 4 SeismicVelocities 4 4 Overview of Seismic Data Processing 4 Seismic Migration 5 2 Seismic Mapping Fundamentals - Instructor-led Session 2 Seismic Mapping Fundamentals 6 4 Direct Hydrocarbon Indicators 4 Amplitude vs.Offset 7 4 Seismic Inversion 8 4 Attributes Basic Geophysics – BGP COURSE DESCRIPTION 3 2018 Schedule and Tuition (USD) 2 APR - 1 JUN $3900 23 JUL - 14 SEP $3900 This course will be delivered virtually through PetroAcademy. Each PetroAcademy offering integrates multiple learning activities, such as self-paced e-Learning, virtual instructor-led sessions, discussion forums, group exercises, case studies, quizzes, and experiential activities. Activities include 2 hours of instructor-led, virtual training sessions, plus approximately 47 hours of self-paced work. This course is designed to familiarize anyone using seismic data with the nature of the data and what they specifically represent. One of the key goals of the course is to explain the confusing amount of jargon that is used by the geophysical community when they use seismic data. The course is supplemented by a large number of case histories that concretely illustrate the principles in the course material.These are updated with every course presentation to keep up with the rapidly developing technology in this field. DESIGNED FOR Geoscientists, engineers, team leaders, geoscience technicians, asset managers, and anyone involved in using seismic data that needs to understand and use this data at a basic level or to communicate with others that use it. To learn more, visit petroskills.com/blended-bgp
- 6. BLENDED LEARNING LISTOF SKILL MODULES This course is comprised of the following skill modules (approximately 4 hours each). 1 Petrophysical Data and Open Hole Logging Operations 2 Mud Logging,Coring and Cased Hole Logging Operations 3 Porosity Logging (Density,Neutron and Sonic) 4 Gamma Ray and SP Logging 5 CoreAnalysis 6 FormationTesting 7 Resistivity LoggingTools and Interpretation 8 Petrophysical Evaluation 9 Special PetrophysicalTools:NMR and Image Logs Foundations of Petrophysics – FPP COURSE DESCRIPTION Self paced, can be started anytime Tuition US$3985 This program is delivered virtually. All learning activities are self-paced and can be completed at any time. Approximately 40 hours of self-paced work. Petrophysics is fundamental to all aspects of the petroleum business. Principles, applications, and integration of petrophysical information for reservoir description will be discussed in depth. Through a series of online learning activities, participants will learn how to conduct competent quicklook evaluations. Using data from open hole logs, logging- while-drilling, and core data you will evaluate porosity, permeability, and saturation in a variety of reservoirs. Knowing how to integrate petrophysical information with other data sources will improve participants’ ability to assess technical risk when examining hydrocarbon opportunities. DESIGNED FOR Geoscientists and engineers with less than twelve months experience using petrophysical data and other technical staff at all experience levels needing core knowledge in the petrophysics discipline. To learn more, visit petroskills.com/fpp-blended 4
- 7. BLENDED LEARNING COURSE STRUCTURE -VirtualInstructor-ledTraining - Online LearningActivity/Reading Week Hours (Approx) Subject 1 1 OrientationWebcast - Instructor-led Session 2 4 This is Reservoir Engineering 4 Reservoir Rock Properties 3 2 Reservoir Rock Properties - Instructor-led Session 6 Reservoir Rock Properties Fundamentals 4 4 Reservoir Fluid 9 Reservoir Flow Properties 5 4 Reservoir Material Balance 4 Decline CurveAnalysis and EmpiricalApproaches 6-7 4 Reserves and Resources 8 4 PressureTransientAnalysis 4 RateTransientAnalysis 9 4 Reservoir Fluid Displacement 4 Enhanced Oil Recovery 10 4 Reservoir Simulation 4 Reservoir Surveillance 11 4 Reservoir Management 2 Course Summary - Instructor-led Session Basic Reservoir Engineering – BR COURSE DESCRIPTION 5 2018 Schedule and Tuition (USD) 19 MAR-1 JUN $3900 11 JUN-31 AUG $3900 10 SEP-16 NOV $3900 This course will be delivered virtually through PetroAcademy. Each PetroAcademy offering integrates multiple learning activities, such as self-paced e-Learning, virtual instructor-led sessions, discussion forums, group exercises, case studies, quizzes, and experiential activities.Activities include 4 hours of instructor-led, virtual training sessions, plus approximately 62 hours of self-paced work. The Basic Reservoir Engineering Blended Program is designed to help the participants develop a more complete understanding of the characteristics of oil and gas reservoirs, from fluid and rock characteristics through reservoir definition, delineation, classification, development, and production. Data collection, integration, and application directed toward maximizing recovery and Net Present Value are stressed. Basic reservoir engineering equations are introduced with emphasis directed to parameter significance and an understanding of the results. For nearly 30 years this has been one of our most popular and successful courses. DESIGNED FOR Geologists, geophysicists, engineers, engineering trainees, technical managers, technical assistants, technicians, chemists, physicists, technical supervisors, service company personnel, sales representatives, data processing personnel, and support staff working with reservoir engineers and wanting to understand the process of reservoir definition, development, and production, or engineers newly placed in a reservoir engineering position that want a first reservoir engineering course at the Basic level. To learn more, visit petroskills.com/br-blended
- 8. BLENDED LEARNING COURSE STRUCTURE -VirtualInstructor-ledTraining - Online LearningActivity/Reading Week Hours (Approx) Subject 1 1 OrientationWebcast 1 This is Reservoir Engineering - Online Learning 2 9 Reservoir Rock Properties - Online Learning 1.5 Reservoir Rock Properties - Session 1 3 1.5 Reservoir Fluid - Session 1 11 Reservoir Fluid - Online Learning 1.5 Reservoir Fluid - Session 2 4 1.5 Reservoir Flow Properties - Session 1 9 Reservoir Flow Properties - Online Learning 1.5 Reservoir Flow Properties - Session 2 5 3 Reservoir Material Balance - Online Learning 6 1.5 Reservoir Material Balance - Session 1 4 Reservoir Material Balance - Online Learning 1.5 Reservoir Material Balance - Session 2 7 1 Decline CurveAnalysis and EmpiricalApproaches - Session 1 11 Decline CurveAnalysis and EmpiricalApproaches - Online Learning 1 Decline CurveAnalysis and EmpiricalApproaches - Session 2 8 6 Reserves and Resources - Online Learning 4 PressureTransientAnalysis - Online Learning 9 4 RateTransientAnalysis - Online Learning 10 3 Reservoir Fluid Displacement - Online Learning 11 2 Reservoir Fluid Displacement - Session 1 7 Reservoir Fluid Displacement - Online Learning 12 4 Enhanced Oil Recovery - Online Learning 13 2 Improved Oil Recovery - Session 1 4 Improved Oil Recovery - Online Learning 14 4 Reservoir Simulation - Online Learning 4 Reservoir Surveillance - Online Learning 15 1.5 Reservoir Surveillance - Session 1 6 Reservoir Surveillance - Online Learning 1.5 Reservoir Surveillance - Session 2 17 6 Reservoir Management - Online Learning 1.5 Reservoir Management - Session 1 3 Reservoir Management - Online Learning 1.5 Reservoir Management - Session 2 Applied Reservoir Engineering – RE COURSE DESCRIPTION 2018 Schedule and Tuition (USD) 19 MAR-17 AUG $6985 11 JUN-2 NOV $6985 10 SEP-18 JAN $6985 This course will be delivered virtually through PetroAcademy. Each PetroAcademy offering integrates multiple learning activities, such as reading assignments, self-paced e-Learning, virtual instructor-led sessions, discussion forums, group exercises, case studies, quizzes, and experiential activities.Activities include 32 hours of instructor-led, virtual training sessions, plus approximately 88 hours of self-paced work. This course represents the core of our reservoir engineering program and the foundation for all future studies in this subject. Numerous engineering practices are covered, ranging from fluid and rock properties to simulation and field development planning. Reservoir engineering is also presented in the context of a modern, multi-disciplinary team effort using supporting computer technology. DESIGNED FOR Engineers or geoscientists performing reservoir engineering tasks for their asset team. To learn more, visit petroskills.com/re-blended 6
- 9. 7 BLENDED LEARNING WORKSHOP STRUCTURE -VirtualInstructor-ledTraining - Online LearningActivity/Reading - Exercise(s) Week Hours (Approx) Subject 1 1 Opening Session:Overview 2.5 Introduction to Casing Design 2 3 Select Casing Depth and Sizes 0.5 Select Casing Depth and Sizes 3 Calculate Collapse and Burst Loads 1 Calculate Collapse and Burst Loads 1 Casing Load Determination 3 3 Make Preliminary Casing Selection,Adjust forAxial Loads 1 Make Preliminary Casing Selection,Adjust forAxial Loads 3 Casing Selection for Collapse,Burst,andAxial Design 4 Calculate Combined Load Effects,Adjust and Make Final Selection 1 Calculate Combined Load Effects,Adjust and Make Final Selection 1 Final Casing Design with Combined Loads 4 3 Additional Load Considerations 1 Additional Load Considerations 3 WorkshopWrap-up 5 2 Optional session - Creating Detailed Design for Portfolio Well To learn more, visit petroskills.com/casing- design-workshop See website for pricing and schedule COURSE DESCRIPTION Casing Design Workshop – CDW Casing design is an integral part of a drilling engineer’s work scope. This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of the design process, emphasizing the working stress approach currently used in the industry. Upon completion, participants will be able to select casing points, identify tubular requirements, loads, and present a design which incorporates life cycle considerations. Estimation of standard and special loads is covered in detail. Standard theories of strength and failure are discussed as well as advanced considerations for combined loads. Topics related to safe handling, running and hanging practices will additionally be covered. DESIGNED FOR Engineers, site supervisors, and technical managers responsible for casing design and/or review of the casing design for the full life cycle of the well. Participants should have at least one year of drilling-related experience AND be in a role that requires that they perform a detailed casing design.
- 10. BLENDED LEARNING COURSE STRUCTURE -VirtualInstructor-ledTraining - Online LearningActivity/Reading Week Hours (Approx) Subject 1 1 OrientationWebcast - Instructor-led Session 4 Onshore ConventionalWell Completion - Online Learning 4 Design Process for Completion andWorkovers - Online Learning 2 3 Perforating - Online Learning 4 Onshore UnconventionalWell Completion - Online Learning 3 3 Sand Control - Online Learning 4 Hydraulic Fracturing - Online Learning 4 5 Design Fundamentals - Online Learning 3 Design Fundamentals - Instructor-led Session 5 Well Completion - Online Learning 3 Well Completion - Instructor-led Session 5 3 Formation Damage and Matrix Stimulation - Online Learning 5 FlowAssurance and Production Chemistry - Online Learning 6 3 Production Problem Diagnosis - Online Learning 4 Well Intervention - Online Learning 7 5 Workover Fundamentals - Online Learning 3 Workover Fundamentals - Instructor-led Session Completions and Workovers – CAW COURSE DESCRIPTION 2018 Schedule and Tuition (USD) 14 MAY-13 JUL $4200 9 JUL-31 AUG $4200 10 SEP-9 NOV $4200 This course will be delivered virtually through PetroAcademy. Each PetroAcademy offering integrates multiple learning activities, such as reading assignments, self-paced e-Learning, virtual instructor-led sessions, discussion forums, group exercises, case studies, quizzes, and experiential activities.Activities include 9 hours of instructor-led, virtual training sessions, plus approximately 50 hours of self-paced work. The Completions and Workovers Blended Program represents one of the most popular foundation series courses within PetroSkills' production engineering curriculum. Participants will become familiar with many aspects of modern completion design as well as a variety of workover technologies.This course is intended to be broad based, and includes both conventional and unconventional wells.The focus of this program is on design and selection. DESIGNED FOR Graduates or engineers with experience, engaged in drilling operations, production operations, workover, and completions; petroleum engineers in both the service and operating sectors. To learn more, visit petroskills.com/blendedcaw 8
- 11. 2018 Schedule andTuition (USD) 9 APR-6 JUL $6990 6 AUG-2 NOV $6990 10 SEP-21 DEC $6990 Production Operations 1 – PO1 COURSE DESCRIPTION The Production Operations Blended Program represents the core foundation series of PetroSkills’ production engineering curriculum. Participants will become familiar with both proven historical production practices as well as current technological advances to enhance oil and gas production. Applied skills guide the participant within a framework to make careful, prudent, technical oil and gas business decisions. Activites include 22 hours of instructor-led, virtual training sessions, plus approximately 87 hours of self-paced work. DESIGNED FOR Engineers starting a work assignment in production engineering and operations, production operations staff, reservoir engineers, facilities staff, drilling and completions engineers, geoscientists, field supervisors, managers, and technicians, service company engineers and managers. BLENDED LEARNING COURSE STRUCTURE -Virtual Instructor-ledTraining - Online LearningActivity/Reading Week Hours (Approx) Subject 1 1 OrientationWebcast 4 Production Principles 2 Well Performance and NodalAnalysis Fundamentals 1.5 • Session 1 4 • Online Learning 1.5 • Session 2 3 OnshoreWell Completion 4 • Conventional 4 • Unconventional 4 4 Primary and Remedial Cementing 4 Perforating 5 4 Rod,PCP,Plunger Lift,and Jet Pump 6 Reciprocating Rod Pump Fundamentals 1.5 • Session 1 5 • Online Learning 1.5 • Session 2 7 4 Gas Lift and ESP Pump 8 Gas Lift Fundamentals 1.5 • Session 1 5 • Online Learning 1.5 • Session 2 9 ESP Fundamentals 1.5 • Session 1 5 • Online Learning 1.5 • Session 2 10 4 Formation Damage and Remediation MatrixAcidizing Fundamentals 1.5 • Session 1 5 • Online Learning 1.5 • Session 2 11 4 FlowAssurance and Production Chemistry 4 Sand Control 12 Sand Control Fundamentals 1.5 • Session 1 5 • Online Learning 1.5 • Session 2 13 4 Hydraulic Fracturing 4 Production Problem Diagnosis and Intervention Planning 14 4 Production Logging Production Logging Fundamentals 1.5 • Session 1 5 • Online Learning 1.5 • Session 2 To learn more, visit petroskills.com/PO1-blended 9
- 12. BLENDED LEARNING COURSE STRUCTURE -VirtualInstructor-ledTraining - Online LearningActivity/Reading Week Hours (Approx) Subject 1 1 OrientationWebcast 2 The Role of ProductionTechnology 2 3 Drilling Operations andWell Completions 5 Production Principles 3 1.5 Well Performance and NODALAnalysis Fundamentals - Session 1 7 Well Performance and NODALAnalysis Fundamentals 1.5 Well Performance and NODALAnalysis Fundamentals - Session 2 4 5 Rod,PCP,Plunger Lift,and Jet Pump 5 1.5 Reciprocating Rod Pump Fundamentals - Session 1 5 Reciprocating Rod Pump Fundamentals 1.5 Reciprocating Rod Pump Fundamentals - Session 2 6 4 Gas Lift and ESP Pump 1.5 ESP Fundamentals - Session 1 3 ESP Fundamentals 1.5 ESP Fundamentals - Session 2 7 2 Gas Lift Fundamentals - Session 1 3 Gas Lift Fundamentals 2 Gas Lift Fundamentals - Session 2 8 3 Formation Damage and Matrix Stimulation 3 Perforating 9 3 Sand Control 4 Hydraulic Fracturing 10 3 Production Problem Diagnosis 5 ProductionTechnologyApplications Production Technology for Other Disciplines – PTO COURSE DESCRIPTION 2018 Schedule and Tuition (USD) 26 MAR-15 JUNE $4200 23 JUL-19 OCT $4200 27 AUG-7 DEC $4200 This course will be delivered virtually through PetroAcademy. Each PetroAcademy offering integrates multiple learning activities, such as reading assignments, self-paced e-Learning, virtual instructor-led sessions, discussion forums, group exercises, case studies, quizzes, and experiential activities.Activities include 12 hours of instructor-led, virtual training sessions, plus approximately 59 hours of self-paced work. This is an asset team blended course that introduces a broad array of important daily production technology practices.Terminologies, expressions, axioms, and basic calculations regularly utilized by Production Techs are covered throughout the course. Emphasis is upon proven technology required to effectively develop and operate an asset in a multi-discipline development environment. Practical application of technology is emphasized. Both theory and actual field examples and well completion programs are studied along with class problems, exercises, and videos. Nodal analysis examples to assess well performance are set up.Well completions equipment and tools are viewed and discussed. Participants work several exercises including basic artificial lift designs, acidizing programs, gravel pack designs, and fracturing programs. Shale gas and oil development challenges are thoroughly explained. Horizontal and multilateral technology is presented. Case studies illustrate the multi- discipline interaction required in applying various production technologies to optimize project development and operations. DESIGNED FOR Exploration and production technical professionals, asset team members, team leaders, line managers, IT department staff who work with data and support production applications, data technicians, executive management, and all support staff who require a more extensive knowledge of production tehnology and engineering. To learn more, visit petroskills.com/virtual-pto 10
- 13. To learn more,visit petroskills.com/nodal-virtual BLENDED LEARNING WORKSHOP STRUCTURE -Virtual Instructor-ledTraining - Online LearningActivity/Reading - Exercise(s) Week Hours (Approx) Subject 1 1 Kick-off Session:Overview 4 OnlineActivity Overview 2 3 Inflow/Outflow Models in SNAP 4 Exercises 2 Components of Skin Perforating 4 Exercises 3 2 Matching Data,Bad Data,Artifical Lift 4 Exercises 3 What is the Problem? DefiningApproaches 6 Integrated Problem Set 4 3 (Optional) Check-in on Integrated Problem Set 2 WorkshopWrap-up COURSE DESCRIPTION NODAL Analysis Workshop – NAW Well Inflow/ Outflow NODAL Analysis is an integral part of a production or completion engineer’s work scope, and is often applied throughout a well’s life to maximize value - from the beginning of the completion design process through underperforming well diagnostics. This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of this analysis technique, emphasizing real world application through multiple problems from different perspectives. Upon completion, participants will be able to approach a problem recognizing potential solution methods, prepare data for the analysis, identify sources of error, perform an analysis with industry software, and present a holistic recommendation. Topics related to perforating, components of skin, matching transient test data, outflow limitations, selecting artificial lift, liquid loading, and incorporating fluid PVT properties will be covered. DESIGNED FOR Operating Company and Service Company engineers and technical managers responsible for performing or reviewing well systems analysis from at least one perspective (perforating design, tubing sizing, post stimulation evaluation, etc.). Participants should be in a role that requires that they regularly perform or are required to technically review well inflow/outflow analysis. YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO • Recognize the application and limitations of traditional well systems analysis • Identify data requirements for a meaningful analysis • Accurately model the various components of skin, including perforating • Assess outflow performance, including liquid loading, tubing contraints, and artificial lift • Confidently approach well systems analysis from multiple perspectives and select the correct diagnostic strategy for your well conditions 2018 Schedule and Tuition (USD) 26 MAR-12 APR $3990 11
- 14. BLENDED LEARNING WORKSHOP STRUCTURE -VirtualInstructor-ledTraining - Online LearningActivity/Reading - Exercise(s) Week Hours (Approx) Subject 1 0.5 Kick-off Session:Overview 0.5 Scale,Water and Deposition 1 Scaling Potential Exercise 1 FactorsAffecting Deposition 2 1 Scale Identification and Removal 1 Scale Identification and Removal 1 ScalingTendency / LSI Exercise 1 Rice U ScaleSoftPitzer Software 3 1 Scale Prevention and Inhibition 1 Scale Prevention and Inhibition 1 Final Project COURSE DESCRIPTION Scale Identification, Remediation and Prevention Workshop – SIR Scale Identification, Remediation and Prevention is an essential part of a production or workover engineer’s scope of work. This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of dilemmas in operating producing and injection wells relating to the presence of a variety of oilfield scale types – primarily reduction in pipe carry capacity and localization of corrosion attack – deposition mechanisms, identification methods, various removal techniques and methodologies for its prevention. Upon completion, participants will be aware of the scale problem, understand ways to remediate it and prevent it subsequent deposition. Specific mathematical scale prediction methods are presented and numerous preventive methods, both chemical and unique approaches, are covered. DESIGNED FOR Asset managers, drilling and completion engineers, petroleum engineers and geologists, independent producers, production managers and engineers, reservoir managers and engineers, field supervisors, company executives and officials, field personnel with operating and service companies. Participants should have at least one year of operations-related experience and be in a supervisory or support role. YOU WILL LEARN • How to determine scaling potential and the solubility of various scales • Two principle methods for scale identification and recognize various methods and their application for removing scale depending on its composition • Precipitation tendency variables and locations for various scale deposits – especially iron and be familiar with three mathematical models that predict scaling, including a popular software program • How to properly prevent and inhibit scale formation and deposition using various methods 2018 Schedule and Tuition (USD) 9-25 APR $1630 4-20 SEP $1630 To learn more, visit petroskills.com/scale-blended-virtual 12
- 15. COURSE DESCRIPTION Gas Conditioningand Processing – G-4 The Campbell Gas Course has been the industry standard for more than 50 years, and is now available as a blended program.The first half of the material will be delivered virtually through PetroAcademy self-paced e-Learning.The second half will be delivered in the classroom during the 5-day face-to-face portion of the course. Participants must complete the e-Learning portion of the course before the classroom session begins. The course provides both core and foundation competencies in the areas of gas conditioning and processing. It provides a review of both onshore and offshore operations, and takes a systems approach to walk through engineering fundamentals and gas processing unit and equipment operations. Both hands-on methods and computer-aided analysis are applied to examine sensitivities of technical decisions.The approaches used are applicable to both new designs, and to troubleshooting current facilities operations. Over 36,000 attendees have taken our G-4 program, considered by many to be the most practical and comprehensive course in the oil and gas industry. DESIGNED FOR Facilities engineers, process engineers, senior operations personnel, field supervisors, and engineers who select, design, install, evaluate or operate gas processing plants and related facilities. To learn more, visit petroskills.com/g4blended The first week of the material is delivered virtually; and the second week is delivered in the classroom. How does the course schedule work? 13 Online Skill Modules + 1-Week Instructor-led Classroom Training = Complete G-4 course After registration, participants will be given access to the e-Learning course content, approximately 52 total hours of self-paced activity organized in 13 modules: • Hydrocarbon Components and Physical Properties • Introduction to Production and Gas Processing Facilities • Qualitative Phase behavior and Vapor Liquid Equilibrium • Water/Hydrocarbon Phase Behavior • Thermodynamics and Application of Energy Balances • Fluid Flow • Relief and Flare Systems • Separation • Heat Transfer Equipment Overview • Pumps and Compressors Overview • Refrigeration, NGL Extraction and Fractionation • Contaminant Removal - Gas Dehydration • Contaminant Removal - Acid Gas and Mercury Removal The e-Learning content is completely self-paced, but must be completed before the start date of the classroom session. In the classroom, participants will cover: • Vapor Liquid Equilibrium • Hydrate Inhibition • Multiphase Flow • Thermodynamics • Hydrate Inhibitor • Separation • Heat Transfer - Shell and Tube • Fluid Flow • Compression - Centrifugal Compressors • Heat Transfer - Air-cooled Heat Exchange • Refrigeration • Fractionation • Pumps • Compression - Reciprocating Compressors • Dehydration • NGL Extraction • Contaminant Removal • Overpressure Protection YOU WILL LEARN • Application of gas engineering and technology in facilities and gas plants • Important specifications for gas, NGL, and condensate • About the selection and evaluation of processes used to dehydrate natural gas, meet hydrocarbon dewpoint specifications, and extract NGLs • How to apply physical/thermodynamic property correlations and principles to the operation, design, and evaluation of gas processing facilities • Practical equipment sizing methods for major process equipment • To evaluate technical validity of discussions related to gas processing • To recognize and develop solutions for operating problem examples and control issues in gas processing facilities COURSE CONTENT • Hydrocarbon Components and Physical Properties • Introduction to Production and Gas Processing Facilities • Qualitative Phase Behavior and Vapor Liquid Equilibrium • Water / Hydrocarbon Phase Behavior • Thermodynamics and Application of Energy Balances • Fluid Flow • Relief and Flare Systems • Separation • Heat Transfer Equipment • Pumps and Compressors • Refrigeration, NGL Extraction and Fractionation • Contaminant Removal - Gas Dehydration • Contaminant Removal - Acid Gas and Mercury Removal • Hydrate Inhibition • Multiphase Flow • Dehydration • Overpressure Protection 2018 Schedule and Tuition (USD) HOUSTON 14-18 MAY $8220 KUALA LUMPUR 9-13 JUL $9200 LONDON 23-27 APR $8950 PITTSBURGH 24-28 SEP $8200 THE HAGUE 20-24 AUG $8950 13
- 16. BLENDED LEARNING LISTOF SKILL MODULES This course is comprised of the following skill modules (approximately 4 hours each). 1 Process Safety RiskAnalysis and Inherently Safer Design 2 Process HazardsAnalysis and Layers of ProtectionAnalysisTechniques 3 Leakage and Dispersion of Hydrocarbons 4 Combustion Behavior of Hydrocarbons 5 Sources of Ignition and HazardousArea Classification 6 Specific Plant Systems and Equipment 7 Relief and Flare Systems 8 Historical Incident Databases,Plant Layout and Equipment Spacing 9 Fire Protection Systems 10 SIS,Monitoring and Control Process Safety Engineering Principles – PSE COURSE DESCRIPTION This program is delivered virtually. All learning activities are self-paced and can be completed at any time. Approximately 40 hours of self-paced work. The Process Safety Engineering Principles Blended Program provides an overview of process safety engineering fundamentals for hydrocarbon processing facilities. The focus of this course is on the engineering/ design aspects of Process Safety Management. Frequent reference is made to historical incidents and recurring problem areas. Techniques for analyzing and mitigating process safety hazards applicable to oil and gas processing will also be reviewed. This program integrates the concepts covered to achieve a measured approach to Process Safety Engineering. DESIGNED FOR Anyone who has to deal with concepts of process safety engineering, including facilities engineers, process engineers, design engineers, new safety/loss engineers, project engineers, operations supervisors, maintenance supervisors, and representatives from insurance companies or regulatory agencies. To learn more, visit petroskills.com/process-safety-blended Self paced, can be started anytime Tuition US$4130 14
- 17. Subsurface Introductory and Multi-Discipline Geology Geophysics Petrophysics ReservoirEngineering Well Construction/Drilling Production and Completions Engineering Unconventional Resources Integrated - Heavy Oil Petroleum Data Management Facilities Gas Processing Process Facilities Offshore & Subsea Pipeline Engineering Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical Mechanical Engineering Reliability Engineering Procurement/Supply Chain Management Refining Operations & Maintenance Health, Safety, Environment Petroleum Business and Professional Development Petroleum Professional Development Petroleum Business Project Management TO VIEW OUR FACE-TO-FACE COURSES, VISIT: SIGN UP FOR PETROSKILLS EMAILS