Produced Water Control
Instructor: Prof. Ali Daneshy
Course Duration: 5 days
CEUs: 4.0
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At some point in their life most reservoirs will produce water. Most of this water is beneficial and helps production of oil and gas. But we also produce much water that is excessive and harmful to production.
The course objective is to offer participants a comprehensive discussion of the different sources of produced water and causes of excessive water production. It covers the mechanics of oil, gas, and water flow in
the reservoir and the relationship between well completion, reservoir fluid properties, and, formation heterogeneity with water production. It offers techniques for shutting-off early water break-through, reducing
coning water flow, and controlling water encroachment due to formation heterogeneity. The course includes a comprehensive discussion of the types of materials, tools, and services available in the industry, details of
their application in actual operations, and their benefits and limitations. For each type of solution the course offers case studies and details of successful application.
The course also presents some of the novel mechanical tools which are available for downhole water control.
Who Should Attend :This workshop is designed for anyone who needs to reduce excessive water production from the reservoir. The emphasis is on operational aspects of the subject, with ample case histories to highlight successful treatments.
Course Content:
Background
Basics Recovery Mechanisms
Basic Aspects of Fluid Flow in Porous Media
Flow of Water in the Reservoir
Sources of Excessive Water Production
Formation Properties Controlling Water Flow
Significance of Permeability Anisotropy
Effect of Fluid Properties on Flow
Coning
Causes of Excessive Water Production
Completion-related Water Break-through & Its Treatment
Diagnostic Tools and Techniques
Treatment Materials and Techniques for Reduction of Excessive Water Flow
Chemical Systems
Cement-based Systems & Applications
Silicate Systems & Applications
Monomer Systems & Applications
Polymer Systems & Applications
Resin Systems & Applications
Selection Criteria for Water Control Treatments
Treatment Techniques, Their Features & Applications
Case Histories From Around The World
Mechanical Systems for Water Control Inside the Borehole
Downhole Water Sink Concept and its Applications and Limitations
Downhole Oil/Water Separators and Their Features
Novel Completion Architectures for Control of Water Flow
Intelligent Completions and Downhole Flow Regulation
ICDs and Their Application
Management and Planning Aspects of Produced Water
Stages of Water Management
Economics of Water Production
Building Blocks for a Water Management Strategy
Obstacles to Prudent Water Management
Elements of Successful Water Management
Quality Control