Sand Control Fundamentals

SAND CONTROL FUNDAMENTALS

Sand control in petroleum production involves minimising sand and fine production to prevent equipment damage, production downtime, costly repairs, and safety risks due to erosion and wear.

COURSE LEVEL

AWARENESS

Duration

4 Hours

PREREQUISITE

NONE

Course Objective

Following this course, participants will understand the basics involved in successfully selecting the correct methods of managing their sand control issues, thus optimising production opportunities while ensuring equipment maintains integrity.

Course Content

MODULE 1 – Overview of Sand Control

Causes of Sanding
Predicting Sanding potential
Planning of Sand Control

MODULE 2 – Downhole Equipment

Completions Options
Slotted Liners, Sand Screens
Gravel Packs

MODULE 3 – Monitoring & Managing

Types of Equipment
Managing Effective Sand Control
Alternative Solutions

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.