Advanced Flow Assurance Management
With the recent decline in global oil prices, new and existing developments are focusing on efficiency in both design and operations.
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About Training
With the recent decline in global oil prices, new and existing developments are focusing on efficiency in both design and operations. Flow Assurance can bring a wealth of system understanding and opportunity for reduced OPEX and CAPEX.
Our program will be able to address one of the most critical challenges faced by producers in assuring oil and gas flow through complex and costly subsea tiebacks. This program will provide you with the key understanding of the nature of flow assurance as a key influencing discipline within the project and operations arena, providing you with the understanding of the technical issues that aid decision making
Efficient Operational Application
This course builds on the basic flow assurance principles and aims to allow efficient application of these, in a project or operations environment, to focus on efficiency in design, maximising value and minimisation of potential operations issues
Holistic Approach to Flow Assurance System Design
The focus is very much on the practical aspects of Flow Assurance in managing interfaces with subsurface and surface engineering disciplines to ensure a holistic approach to system design, and in identification of risks and opportunities for risk management for safe and effective life of field operation.
Training Objectives
Improved Understanding of Flow Assurance
Improved understanding of what flow assurance is and some of the associated challenges it must address in the current climate
Optimize the Production System
Optimize the production system by understanding system risks and appropriately manage these operational risks
Effectively Manage Flow Assurance Issues
Effectively manage flow assurance issues within a project environment through the understanding of key interfaces of flow assurance systems
Awareness of Software Options Available
Learn the various software options available and how to apply these to maximize their value and investment return
Importance of Understanding your Current Operation on Future Forecasting
Appreciation for system benchmarking and evaluation for ongoing operations forecasting and troubleshooting
Audiences
This course is designed for :
- Engineers who are involved in analysis and management of fluid flow, as well as, the design and operation for flow assurance systems. This program is intended for those who are having difficulties in managing flow assurance operations , and those who would like to improve their current system design and operations
- Senior Management who are keen to learn the technical drivers of flow assurance systems design operations, and who are in need of these technical knowledge for business decision
Job Titles Include:
- Production Engineer
- Operations Engineer
- Process Engineers
- Production Optimization Engineer
- Project Manager
- Flow Assurance Engineer
- Production Site Engineer
Instructor
Jacqueline Geddes-Smith
Jacqueline has 15 years of experience handling flow assurance for the oil and gas industry. She is currenty the Production Assurance Manager for Scotland and a Senior Flow Assurance Consultant engineer at Xodus, with a wide experience as a design engineer, study lead and project manager for flow assurance projects. She has have had experience with management and co-ordination of Flow Assurance, Production Chemistry and Computational Fluid Dynamic capabilities within Scotland. Jacqueline has been equipped with experience for all key project stages from early concept through to operational support and has extensive experience in the integration of Flow Assurance within the wider context of project scope, and of assisting discussions with the aim of providing increased value over traditional Flow Assurance offerings.
Selected Client List :
In her current post, she has provided and led flow assurance operations for various clients including Chiyoda, GDF Suez, BP, Marathon Oil, Faroe Energy, Maersk Oil, Talisman Energy, and Shell.
Daily Aims
DAY 1 : Flow Assurance—Principles & Challenges, Fluid Compositions, Mutliphase Flow, Flow Assurance Optimization
- Session 1: Introduction to Flow Assurance
- Session 2: Fluid Composition Properties & the PVT Relationship
- Exercise: Oilfield Compositions (PVT, Pseudocomponents, GOR & Watercut
- Session 3: Multiphase Fluid Flow
- Exercise: Flow Regime Mapping
- Session 4: Optimisation through Advanced Flow Assurance
DAY 2 : Subsurface & Wells & Managing Flow Assurance Problems
- Session 5: Subsurface & Wells
- Case Study & Discussion
- Session 6: Slugging and Management of Slugging
- Case Study & Discussion
- Session 7: Wax, Scale, Asphaltenes and Solids
- Case Study & Discussion
- Session 8: Hydrate Formation and Effective Management Techniques
DAY 3 : Flow Assurance Software & Operational Interface
- Session 9: Flow Assurance Analysis & Software
- Session 10: Understanding Profiles and the Interface with Operations
- Exercise: Production Limit Identification
- Session 11:Transient Pipeline Modelling for Operability
- Exercise: Optimisation for Management of Hydrates / Wax
Training Schedule
No upcoming session is scheduled yet. Send a quick inquiry and we will let you know the next date.
Why Choose This Training
Credibility
Align with API/ASME standards. Trusted by major operators.
Expert Instructors
Led by industry veterans with real field experience.
Real Case Studies
Practical application of concepts through real world scenarios.
Practical Skills
Hands on calculations and decision making for FFS outcomes.
Trusted by Operators
Delivered to Aramco, ADNOC, SABIC, and other major operators.
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Professional Training Aligned with Industry Standards
Practical, industry ready training designed for real work environments
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