1 Feb, 2018
How to Prevent Formation Damage
Formation damage can adversely affect production rates, efficiency and recovery factors of a well. Research has shown that there are many causes of formation damage, and the effect of these sources and well activities can be summed as damage associated with either the movement and bridging of fine solids or chemical reactions resulting in precipitates and changes in wettability. In this tip of the month (TOTM), we will discuss the causes of formation damage, its effects and how to prevent formation damage from occurring during well activities.
Read More >2 Jan, 2018
Ideal Water Content Correlation for Sweet Natural Gas
In this TOTM, we will evaluate pressure and temperature applicability ranges and accuracy of the ideal water content correlation for sweet natural gases. In addition, the performance of the ideal water content correlations will be compared with the equation of state-based rigorous calculation methods.
Read More >5 Dec, 2017
How Does Horizontal Well Planning Differ from Other Directional Wells?
In this Tip of the Month (TOTM) you will learn about the steps of horizontal well planning including determining target constraints, build rate, tangent section and more.
Read More >1 Dec, 2017
Optimizing Performance of Refrigeration System with Flash Tank Economizer
Continuing the January 2008 Tip of The Month (TOTM), this tip demonstrates two methods to optimize the performance of a refrigeration system employing a flash tank economizer and two stages of compression. Specifically, we will minimize the compressor total power and condenser duty by optimizing the interstage pressure.
Read More >6 Nov, 2017
What You Should Know as a New Petroleum Employee About Wildcat Wells and Exploration
As a new member of the petroleum industry, there are a few things you should know about wildcat wells and exploration. This Tip of the Month (TOTM) explains why wildcat wells are an essential part of the exploration process and how the current environment of the industry effects exploration and wildcat efforts.
Read More >6 Nov, 2017
Correlations for Vapor Pressure of Crude Oil Measured by Expansion Method (VPCRX)
This Tip of The Month (TOTM) will present simple correlations for determination of TVP and RVPE (Reid Vapor Pressure Equivalent) as described by ASTM Standard D6377 at a specified temperature.
Read More >3 Oct, 2017
Effect of CO2 on the TEG Vaporization Losses
This Facilities Tip of the Month investigates the effect of CO2 in the feed gas, stripping gas rate and the effect of the triethylene glycol (TEG) mass circulation ratio on the TEG vaporization loss from the regenerator and contactor columns top.
Read More >2 Oct, 2017
Reduce Non-productive Time by Understanding Differential Sticking
This Subsurface Tip of the Month (TOTM) focuses on how to reduce non-productive time by understanding differential sticking. Learn about the five events that cause differential sticking, the conditions in which they occur and actions that can be taken to prevent differential sticking from developing.
Read More >1 Sep, 2017
Introduction to Artificial Lift
This Subsurface Tip of the Month (TOTM) is an introduction to artificial lift. It describes the six major forms of artificial lift, how they operate, and how to choose between pumping and gas lift techniques.
Read More >1 Sep, 2017
Effect of Methanol on Distribution of Sulfur Compounds in NGL Fractionation Train
This Facilities Tip of the Month (TOTM) will present the effect of methanol on the distribution and concentration of the sulfur compounds in a NGL fractionation train using a process simulator based on the Peng-Robinson equation of state. The simulation software’s built-in binary interaction parameters were used, and the tabular and graphical simulation results are presented.
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