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Gas-Lift Applications Training
Current Course Schedule:
Overview:
This three-day course is designed to give students a full review of the gas lift application of artificial lift.
Weatherford's artificial-lift systems are unique within the oilfield service industry and cover all forms of technology for artificial lift. As a complete solution provider—from wellbore to surface hardware, measurement/control systems and software—Weatherford is uniquely positioned to offer the best solution for operators' production needs. The course provides practical instructions for design and analysis of gas-lifted wells. Practical problems are solved using WellFlo software.
The course is taught at Weatherford's state-of-the-art Technology& Training Center in Houston, Texas, by instructors Ken Hilse, Manager of the International Technical Support Group for Gas Lift Products, and Rajan Chokshi, Ph.D., Director of Training Programs for Production Systems.
Note: This course is conducted in English; therefore, a sound technical understanding of the language is required.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed to provide students and experienced engineers who are entering production operations with the knowledge necessary for professional growth.
Managers, engineers, operators and field technicians can expand their understanding of the effects of gas lift on the producing system.
Objectives:
- Present a thorough introduction about the theory of gas lift to professionals involved in oil and gas production.
- Demonstrate the advantages and limitations of gas-lift systems.
- Acquaint the student with system evaluation, design, installation, operation and troubleshooting.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Application and Basic Operating Principles
- Gas-Lift Equipment
- Well Evaluation
- Review of Fundamentals
- Productivity Index and Inflow Performance Relationship
- Static and Flowing Pressure Gradients
- Calculation of Gas-Lift Production Rate
- Gas-Lift Model
- Injection-Pressure Valve Design
- Valve Mechanics
- Graphical Design and Valve Calculations
- Analysis and Design Software
- Operation and Troubleshooting
- Unloading and Optimizing Production Rate
- Troubleshooting Tools and Techniques
Terms
Each course lasts three days. Tuition is US$1,000 per student, which covers all materials and lunches.
Weatherford can assist students with reservations at a conveniently located hotel. Students are responsible for their own travel to and from Houston, lodging, meals (except lunches) and other ancillary costs.
Directions
Weatherford's Technology & Training Center
11909 Spencer Road
Houston, Texas 77041
From Bush Intercontinental Airport: Exit the airport and follow signs for Beltway 8/I-45 South; Take I-45 South to the Sam Houston Tollway (Beltway 8); Exit I-290 West; Take first exit, Jones Road; U-turn under I-290; Turn right on Spencer Road (FM 529); Weatherford Center is one-half mile on the left.
From Hobby Airport: Exit the airport and follow signs for I-45 North to I-610; Turn right (West); From I-610 West, take I-290 West; Exit Senate Road/FM 529; Turn left at second light, Spencer Road (FM 529); Weatherford Center is one-half mile on the left.
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