This course aims to equip participants with the skills to conduct comprehensive risk assessments, determine sand production likelihood and quantity, implement strategies to mitigate sand production while maintaining fluid production, and effectively manage sand producers and multiphase transportation, specifically focusing on deepwater/subsea environments.
The Tools of Sand Management
Sand management is a complicated issue that a one-size-fits-all approach cannot address. Instead, operators have embraced a multifaceted approach, exploiting the vast array of technologies and expertise available to manage this problem.
Course Objective
Course Content
These are the following topics to be discussed for this course:
MODULE 1 – Introduction
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Sand Management Methodolgy
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Sand Management Philosophy and the Sand Life Cycle
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Transport & Erosion
MODULE 2 – Sand Monitoring
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Volumetric Sand Monitoring
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Acoustic Transducers
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Sand Exclusion & Seperations
MODULE 3 – Risk Assessment Criteria
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What is effective sand management
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Total Sand Management Strategy
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Case Studies & Exercise
Audience
Invaluable for production, operations, and integrity professionals involved in implementing & managing well integrity and seeking to improve performance. It is also essential for those who need to develop and implement such systems, or who require an understanding of well integrity management.
This micro VILT will also provide a fresh approach for senior professionals and managers. Designed for professionals in the oil and gas industry who are involved in the design, construction and operation of wells from the following disciplines:
- Production maintenance
- Production operations
- Drilling engineering
- Safety engineering
- Well intervention
- Well integrity engineering
- Asset management
Prerequisite
A basic understanding of drilling and completion principles and some industry exposures are desirable for participants before enrolling in this course. However, this course can be adapted to meet the needs of all attendees.
Gordon Duncan
Your Instructor
Gordon Duncan is a highly experienced professional in the oil and gas industry with over 40 years of expertise. His specialisation lies in well integrity, completions, and well interventions. Throughout his career, he has provided technical training and peer reviews to operators, service companies, and government regulators worldwide.
Gordon has worked with renowned companies such as Shell, Santos, Petro-Canada, Petroleum Development Oman, and BP, establishing himself as a well-rounded drilling, completions, intervention, and well integrity expert. He has developed and delivered popular training courses on various topics related to the industry and has contributed to the development of industry standards and well integrity management systems. Gordon's field experience and dedication to sharing knowledge with the next generation of oil and gas professionals make him a valuable asset to the industry.
