Course objectives

On successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:

·    Gain a systematic understanding of the concept of flow assurance.
·    Apply competently the fundamental principles of multiphase flow and production chemistry to analyze typical flow assurance systems.
·    Design for basic flow assurance and operability.

Course Content

·    Definition, applications and operation of Flow Assurance

·    The flow system from reservoir matrix to the final delivery point
·    The main impediments to the production flow: slugging, hydrates, wax, scale, asphaltenes, naphthenates, sand, erosion, corrosion
·    Data gathering and fluids sampling
·    Use of simulation software for prediction, prevention and remediation of flow hindering
·    Flow Assurance challenges and solution options (engineering and chemical)