Course Overview
This intensive 5-day course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of thermodynamics as applied to well effluent processing in the oil and gas industry. Participants will explore the behavior of ideal gases and real fluids, the fundamentals of gas compression and expansion, and the principles of liquid-vapor equilibrium. The course will also cover the simulation of well effluent processing using industry-standard software such as HYSYS™, focusing on gas compression, mixture separation, and distillation processes.
Participants
Petroleum engineers
Chemical engineers
Process engineers
Production engineers
Energy analysts
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of thermodynamics principles
Familiarity with oil and gas production processes
Learning Assessment
Continuous assessments all-along the program.
Final assessment including a presentation in front of a jury.
Program
Day 1: Introduction to Thermodynamics and Well Effluent Processing
Overview of thermodynamics principles
Introduction to well effluent processing
Ideal gas behavior vs. real fluid behavior
Day 2: Gas Compression and Expansion
Principles of gas compression and expansion
Introduction to HYSYS™ simulation software
Simulation of gas compression and expansion processes using HYSYS™
Day 3: Liquid-Vapor Equilibrium and Mixture Separation
Liquid-vapor equilibrium of pure components and mixtures
Mixture separation techniques
Simulation of phase envelopes of well effluents, sales gas, and stabilized crudes using HYSYS™
Day 4: Fundamentals of Distillation
Introduction to distillation principles
Distillation column design and operation
Simulation of distillation processes using HYSYS™
Day 5: Practical Applications and Case Studies
Integration of thermodynamics principles in well effluent processing
Case studies and practical applications
Review of key concepts and discussion of real-world challenges