🟥 Course Description
Introduction:
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of phase behavior and pressure-volume-temperature (PVT) relationships in petroleum systems, essential for reservoir evaluation and fluid characterization. Participants will learn about phase behavior in hydrocarbon systems, the measurement and significance of PVT properties (density, viscosity, swelling), and techniques for conducting PVT experiments. The course covers the construction and interpretation of phase diagrams, fluid characterization techniques, and the impact of fluid properties on reservoir performance. Additionally, it introduces modeling phase behavior using equations of state (EOS) and analyzing PVT data for reservoir evaluation, supplemented by case studies. Safety practices in PVT lab experiments and environmental implications of fluid handling will also be discussed. Delivery methods include interactive lectures, group discussions, and case study analysis
Objectives:
– Understand the principles of phase behavior in hydrocarbon systems.
– Analyze pressure-volume-temperature (PVT) relationships for reservoir fluids.
– Learn about the design and implementation of various well tests.
