Introduction to Oilfield Water Chemistry

Fundamentals of water chemistry in oil and gas production.

Techniques for water sampling and analysis.

Corrosion Control:

Understanding causes and effects of corrosion.

Monitoring and controlling corrosion in oilfield operations.

Scale Formation and Control:

Identifying types of scales and their impact on production.

Techniques for preventing and removing scale deposits.

Bacterial Growth Management:

Managing bacterial contamination in produced water.

Strategies for controlling bacterial growth.

Produced Water Treatment:

Principles of produced water treatment processes.

Equipment and technologies used in the treatment of produced water.

Water Injection and Disposal Systems:

Overview of water injection and disposal processes.

Best practices for maintaining system integrity and efficiency.

Gas Treatment:

Processes for treating natural gas, including sweetening and dehydration.

Technologies for gas processing and purification.

Oil Treatment:

Techniques for treating crude oil, including desanding, deoiling, and stabilization.

Equipment used in oil treatment and recovery.

Case Studies and Practical Exercises:

Real-world examples to illustrate challenges and solutions.

Hands-on exercises to apply theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios.

Understand the basics of oilfield water chemistry.

Learn how to monitor and control corrosion, scale, and bacterial growth in produced water and water injection/disposal systems.

Implement system surveillance programs to detect potential problems before system damage occurs.

Identify typical system problems and propose solutions.

Understand produced (oily) water treatment options and related treatment equipment.

Apply knowledge to evaluate and improve water treatment processes.

Introduction to Oilfield Water Chemistry

Fundamentals of water chemistry in oil production.

Water sampling and analysis techniques.

Corrosion Control

Causes and effects of corrosion in oilfield operations.

Methods for monitoring and controlling corrosion.

Scale Formation and Control

Types of scales and their impact on production.

Techniques for preventing and removing scale.

Bacterial Growth Management

Understanding bacterial contamination in produced water.

Strategies for controlling bacterial growth.

Produced Water Treatment

Principles of produced water treatment.

Equipment and technologies used in water treatment.

Water Injection and Disposal Systems

Overview of water injection and disposal processes.

Best practices for maintaining system integrity.

Case Studies and Practical Exercises

Real-world examples and hands-on exercises to apply learned concepts.

Managers, engineers, chemists, and operators in the oil and gas industry.

Professionals involved in water treatment and management.

Individuals responsible for maintaining and optimizing production systems.