LIQUIDS-RICH RESERVOIRS: SAMPLING,
CHARACTERIZATION AND OPTIMIZATION
This three-day course is focused on
tight liquids-rich systems beginning with
the correct technique for sampling and
characterization of the reservoir fluids.
Subsequently, the measurement of rock
properties and the coupling of fluid
properties to geology are described and
how they affect reservoir performance.
1. Definitions of fluid types and
parameters used to describe
fluid quality
2. Sampling reservoir fluids – oils,
gas condensates and gases.
3. Sampling fluids from ultra-tight,
multi-frac Horizontal wells.
Thorough discussion of the
science and engineering at the
heart of obtaining representative
samples.
4. Demonstration of the optimal
method for sampling; multiple
case histories
5. Tests used to describe reservoir
fluid parameters
6. Use of EOS Models
7. Calculation of parameters
8. Material balance analyses
9. Measurement of naturallyfractured rock properties
10. Use of a Flow Model to
represent production from
hydraulically-fractured shales
11. Coupling fluids to rock properties
i. Phase Behavior
ii. IFT effects
iii. Mobility ratios
iv. Pore Size
Distributions
v. Wettability
vi. Gravity
12. Relative Permeability Measurement and Quantification for Gas
Condensates and Volatile Oils
Dr. F. Brent Thomas, P. Eng. was with
Hycal Energy Research from 1981 until
2004 and has world-wide experience in
reservoir optimization. From 2004 to
2011, Brent was employed with
Weatherford Laboratories as Director of
Phase Behavior and EOR Research.
His current position is Director of
Research and Development. Brent has
taught courses on a variety of topics,
world-wide, over the last twenty years.
Brent was an SPE International
Distinguished Lecturer for 2003-2004 in
the area of Gas Condensate Reservoirs
and was a Petroleum Society of CIM
Distinguished Author.
The cost is $1,900.00 per student. Included
are speaker notes, lunch and refreshments
for the three days. The course will start at
8:30 a.m. and finish at 4:00 p.m. daily with
one hour for lunch. .
Registration is required minimum 4 business
days before the course starts. Payment
information
will
be
provided
upon
registration.
COURSE DETAILS
LIQUIDS-RICH RESERVOIRS:
SAMPLING, CHARACTERIZATION AND
OPTIMIZATION
Presented by Dr. F. Brent Thomas, P. Eng.
Date: TBD
Location: TBD
Cost: $1,900.00
(payment details provided upon registration)
Lunch and refreshments will be provided
daily
Seating is limited so please register at your
earliest convenience.