Oil Well Performance and Surveillance: Testing
e-Learning
About the eLearning Course
In this course, you will learn the importance of accurate record keeping, the necessity for accurate well tests and how to make them, and basic preventative maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
Target Audience
Operations personnel who require a fundamental understanding of knowledge to operate and maintain facilities. Also suitable for maintenance and technician personnel whether new to their roles or seasoned experts looking to enhance their skills.You Will Learn
Participants will learn how to:
- Explain why accurate testing is necessary.
- Explain the types and need for recordkeeping.
- Describe the procedures that must be performed before testing a well.
- Describe methods used in checking meter accuracy.
- Explain when and how to replace a pressure gauge.
- Describe how a low-pressure flow prover is used in measuring gas production.
- Describe testing procedures using various testing equipment.
- Describe the procedure for gauging a stock tank.
- Define emulsion and explain how emulsions impact production tests.
- Describe the procedure for measuring water cut.
- Explain how to calculate the Productivity Index.
- Explain how fluid level is determined using a gauge.
- Explain the process of sounding a well.
- Explain how to calculate pressure at the pump.
