Designed systems are becoming increasingly complex in their development / operation and one mechanism of dealing with such complexity is through the application of Systems Thinking. Systems Thinking is being increasingly employed in Engineering Design as a mechanism of dealing with increasingly complex problems.

Human Factors is by definition, a systems discipline. The concepts of abstraction, interactions and emergent properties are deeply embedded within Human Factors. Given the increased use of Systems Thinking in Engineering Design, one would think that this would lend itself to simpler consideration and integration of Human Factors. However, Human Factors is still often poorly implemented on Engineering Design Projects.

What this webinar will present is a practical methodology that melds together Systems Thinking and Human Factors allowing for much improved communication and integration between the disparate discipline areas within Engineering Design.

This webinar is categorized under the Health, Safety, Environment, and Sustainability technical discipline.

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Description:

Introduces the deliverability equation for horizontal wells. Compares horizontal and vertical well performance. Identifies formation characteristics that favor horizontal wells, and discusses methods for their determination. Describes basic well configurations and completion designs. Looks at practical aspects of cementing, zonal isolation, casing design and sand control. Address guidelines for matrix acid treatments and hydraulic fracture stimulations.

Duration:  2 hours

Content:

• Horizontal Wells in a Reservoir Management Strategy
• Horizontal Well Completions
• Matrix Stimulation of Horizontal Wells
• Hydraulic Fracturing of Horizontal Wells
• Horizontal Wells: Completion and Evaluation: References and Additional Information
• Multilateral, Multibranched and Multilevel Wells

This online training course is categorized under the Completions discipline.

0.2 CEUs offered.

Members : USD 115.00

Non-members : USD 150.00

Description:

Presents the fundamental theory and mathematical basis for determining gaswell performance from well test data. Outlines field testing procedures and interpretation methods.

Duration:  1 hour, 40 minutes

Content:

• Conventional and Isochronal Gas Well Tests
• Additional Testing Options
• Special Considerations in Testing Gas Wells
• Test Procedures and Regulations (Examples)
• Gas Well Testing: References and Additional Information

This online training course is categorized under the Production and Operations discipline.

0.17 CEUs offered.

Members : USD 115.00

Non-members : USD 150.00

Description:

Introduces the theory of pressure-transient analysis. Illustrates the measurement devices used to detect and record pressures during well testing. Presents fundamentals of well sampling and testing.

Duration:  2 hours

Content:

• Introduction to Fundamentals of Well Testing
• Pressure Profiles at the Wellbore
• Defining the Reservoir Model
• Quantitative Well Test Interpretation
• Well Test Planning and Execution
• Fundamentals of Well Testing: References and Additional Information

This online training course is categorized under the Production and Operations discipline.

0.2 CEUs offered.

Members : USD 115.00

Non-members : USD 150.00

Description:

Advanced imaging technologies provide high-resolution information about lithology, structure, sedimentary features and borehole conditions. This Topic describes the operating principles, applications and limitations of acoustic and resistivity imaging tools, and illustrates how you can use borehole imaging as a reservoir monitoring and characterization tool.

Duration:  2 hours

Content:

• Borehole Imaging Overview
• Borehole Imaging Technology
• Borehole Imaging Methods
• Borehole Imaging References and Additional Information
• Best Practices
• Borehole Imaging: Exercises

This online training course is categorized under the Reservoir discipline.

0.2 CEUs offered.

Members : USD 115.00

Non-members : USD 150.00

Description:

Dipmeter data is an important component of the database used in integrated subsurface interpretations. Computed dipmeter data provides geoscientists with critical geological insight, especially when combined with other well and seismic data, to help evaluate the subsurface environment. This topic, Dipmeter Surveys, discusses dipmeter logging tools, data acquisition, data processing, display and interpretation of computed dipmeter data, as well as applications for unconventional resource reservoirs.

Duration:  7 hours

Content:

• Dipmeter Overview
• Dipmeter Logging Tools
• Raw Dipmeter Data Processing
• Display of Formation Dip and Image Data
• Dipmeter Interpretation of the Geological Structure
• Dipmeter Interpretation in Various Depositional Environments
• Dipmeter Applications for Unconventional Resource Reservoirs

This online training course is categorized under the Reservoir discipline.

0.7 CEUs offered.

Members : USD 115.00

Non-members : USD 150.00

Description:

Presents the commonly used logging tools--SP, gamma ray, resistivity and porosity--and their characteristics and functions including coverage of Magnetic Resonance Logging. Examines the interaction of rocks and fluids in both static and dynamic situations.

Duration:  4 hours, 40  minutes

Content:

• Magnetic Resonance Logs
• Spontaneous Potential Log
• Gamma Ray Log
• Resistivity Logs
• Dielectric Logs
• Density Logs
• Neutron Logs
• Acoustic Logs
• Special Open Hole Tools
• Cased Hole Logs
• Casing Inspection Logs
• Production Logs
• Sampling and Testing
• Well Logging Tools and Techniques: References and Additional Information

This online training course is categorized under the Completions discipline.

0.47 CEUs offered.

Members : USD 115.00

Non-members : USD 150.00

Description:

Logging while drilling (LWD) and wireline logging set-up processes, equipment, tool conveyance, data transmission and operational procedures are reviewed. The features and functions of common LWD and wireline logging tools are summarized. LWD and wireline logging operations are compared, facilitating logging program design. Well log quality control techniques are discussed.

Duration:  3 hours, 30 minutes

Content:

• Wireline Logging Equipment
• Wireline Logging Operational Procedures
• Logging while Drilling (LWD) Equipment and Operational Procedures

This online training course is categorized under the Completions discipline.

0.35 CEUs offered.

Members : USD 115.00

Non-members : USD 150.00

Description:

Introduces the scope, objectives and main methods of formation evaluation, especially LWD and wireline well logging, core acquisition and analysis, and well testing. Discusses the measurements of rock and fluid properties such as porosity, absolute and relative permeability, formation resistivity, fluid saturation, petrophysical parameters and the effects of drilling mud filtrate invasion on the formations near the wellbore. Describes the main core acquisition processes and subsequent common routine and special core analysis (SCAL) techniques. Overviews the objectives and some basic methods of well testing and analysis, and the integration of the well test analysis with other subsurface data.

Duration:  6 hours

Content:

• Fundamentals of Formation Evaluation and the Subsurface Environment
• Fundamentals of Rock and Fluid Properties and Their Measurement by Logging Tools
• Fundamentals of Laboratory Measurements of Rock and Fluid Properties
• Fundamentals of Well Testing and Analysis

This online training course is categorized under the Reservoir discipline.

0.6 CEUs offered.

Members : USD 115.00

Non-members : USD 150.00

Description:

Evaluation of Naturally Fractured Reservoirs
Discusses the origin and classification of natural fractures, and outlines methods for detecting and characterizing them. Discusses how the properties of fractured formations affect reservoir engineering considerations. Outlines general approaches to modeling fractured reservoirs, illustrating these approaches with several case studies. 

Reservoir Management of Mature Fields
Introduces the concept of synergism in reservoir management, stressing an interdisciplinary approach as key to maximizing a field's potential. Outlines data requirements and methodology for evaluating a mature reservoir. Discusses applied reservoir management from the standpoint of increasing reserves and monitoring performance, with special emphasis on waterflooding and enhanced oil recovery projects.

Duration:  7 hours

Content:

• Evaluation of Naturally Fractured Reservoirs
• Reservoir Management of Mature Fields
• Issues in Reservoir Management: References and Additional Information

This online training course is categorized under the Reservoir discipline.

0.7 CEUs offered.

Members : USD 115.00

Non-members : USD 150.00