INTRODUCTION
An Oil and Gas production laboratory is a vital component in maintaining control of field operations. It is important that managers; technicians; chemists and others have a good understanding of the abilities and limitations of a field laboratory so that they can better use the laboratory and its staff to control and optimise the oilfield process. A production laboratory contributes to the operation in the following ways:
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Measurement and reporting of vital data
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Compliance with legislative criteria
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Provides early warning of potential plant problems
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Control and optimisation of the injection of oilfield chemicals
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First line analysis and identification of unknown substances / deposits
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Determination of product quality and fiscal measurements
This programme will explain to delegates:
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What happens within an oil and gas field laboratory and why this is important to a successful oilfield operation
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How to efficiently run such a laboratory
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How to produce accurate and reliable results
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How the laboratory contributes to the safe and efficient operation of plant and equipment
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How to calculate chemical injection rates
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Fiscal responsibilities during custody transfer
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Laboratory Quality Management
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How to use the laboratory for problem solving
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
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To better understand the function, importance and operation of oil and gas laboratories
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To understand how to optimise the day to day operation of the oil and gas laboratory
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To gain an insight into how Quality Management is important within and Oil and Gas Laboratory
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To understand how the results obtained from the laboratory can enhance the operation of the process system and contribute to the integrity of plant and equipment
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To understand how process chemicals function and how to utilise them effectively
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To understand how metering systems operate and how laboratory data contributes to accurate metering and tanker loading (custody transfer).
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
This is carried out by a series of lectures supported by comprehensive notes; delegates are encouraged to ask questions and participate in the sessions leading to an informal learning environment
PROGRAMME SUMMARY
This programme covers the essential aspects of the day-to-day operation of oil and gas laboratories, how the laboratory is used as a tool to facilitate optimisation of the process plant, control of environmental emissions, plant and equipment integrity and for product quality control.
PROGRAMME OUTLINE
DAY 1 - Role of the Laboratory Chemist in Oil and Gas Laboratories
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Quality Assurance and Control
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Control of Chemicals
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Health, Safety and Environmental Considerations
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Adherence to Legislation
Laboratory Management
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Laboratory Quality Management
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Equipment Maintenance
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Housekeeping
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Calibrations
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Stock Management
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Reporting
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Chemical Segregation and Storage
DAY 2 - Sampling of Process Fluids
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The importance of representative sampling
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Health and Safety considerations
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Pressurised Sampling (oil and gas)
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Atmospheric Sampling
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Water Sampling
Laboratory Analysis
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Base Sediment & Water
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Water in Oil by Karl Fischer
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Oil in Water Testing
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Density Measurement
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Determination of Reid Vapour pressure
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General Produced Water Testing
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Potable Water Testing
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Utilities Analysis
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Microbiological Analysis
DAY 3 - Plant and Equipment
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Separation Systems
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Oilfield Chemicals
DAY 4 - Plant and Equipment
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Enhanced Oil Recovery
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Metering
DAY 5 - Plant and Equipment
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Summary
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Programme Evaluation Session