Petroleum Production Engineering

Part I: Well Productivity

Chapter 1. Well Components

• Abstract
• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 Wellbore
• 1.3 Wellhead
• 1.4 Flowline
• 1.5 Safety Control System
• 1.6 Summary
• References
• Problems

Chapter 2. Properties of Petroleum Fluids

• Abstract
• 2.1 Introduction
• 2.2 Properties of Oil
• 2.3 Properties of Natural Gas
• 2.4 Properties of Produced Water
• 2.5 Interfacial Tension
• 2.6 Summary
• References
• Problems

Chapter 3. Reservoir Deliverability

• Abstract
• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Vertical Wells
• 3.3 Horizontal Wells
• 3.4 Multilateral Wells
• 3.5 Inflow Performance Relationship
• 3.6 Construction of IPR Curves Using Test Points
• 3.7 Composite IPR of Stratified Reservoirs
• 3.8 Future IPR
• 3.9 Summary
• References
• Problems

Chapter 4. Wellbore Flow Performance

• Abstract
• 4.1 Introduction
• 4.2 Single-Phase Liquid Flow
• 4.3 Single-Phase Gas Flow
• 4.4 Multiphase Flow in Oil Wells
• 4.5 Summary
• References
• Problems

Chapter 5. Choke Performance

• Abstract
• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.2 Sonic and Subsonic Flow
• 5.3 Single-Phase Liquid Flow
• 5.4 Single-Phase Gas Flow
• 5.5 Multiphase Flow
• 5.6 Summary
• References
• Problems

Chapter 6. Well Deliverability

• Abstract
• 6.1 Introduction
• 6.2 Principle of Nodal Analysis
• 6.3 Deliverability of Vertical Wells
• 6.4 Deliverability of Horizontal Wells
• 6.5 Deliverability of Multilateral Wells
• 6.6 Summary
• References
• Problems

Chapter 7. Forecast of Well Production

• Abstract
• 7.1 Introduction
• 7.2 Oil Production During Transient Flow Period
• 7.3 Oil Production During Pseudo–Steady Flow Period
• 7.4 Gas Production During Transient Flow Period
• 7.5 Gas Production During Pseudo–Steady-State Flow Period
• 7.6 Production Forecast Through Reservoir Simulation
• 7.7 Summary
• References
• Problems

Chapter 8. Production Decline Analysis

• Abstract
• 8.1 Introduction
• 8.2 Exponential Decline
• 8.3 Harmonic Decline
• 8.4 Hyperbolic Decline
• 8.5 Model Identification
• 8.6 Determination of Model Parameters
• 8.7 Illustrative Examples
• 8.8 Summary
• References
• Problems

Part II: Surface and Downhole Equipment

Chapter 9. Well Tubing and Packers

• Abstract
• 9.1 Introduction
• 9.2 Wellhead-Tubing-Packer Relation
• 9.3 Tubing Design
• 9.4 Production Packers
• 9.5 Summary
• References
• Problems

Chapter 10. Separation Systems

• Abstract
• 10.1 Introduction
• 10.2 Separation System
• 10.3 Dehydration Systems
• 10.4 Summary
• References
• Problems

Chapter 11. Transportation Systems

• Abstract
• 11.1 Introduction
• 11.2 Pumps
• 11.3 Compressors
• 11.4 Pipelines
• 11.5 Summary
• References
• Problems

Part III: Well Stimulation and Workover

Chapter 12. Well Problem Identification

• Abstract
• 12.1 Introduction
• 12.2 Low Productivity
• 12.3 Excessive Gas Production
• 12.4 Excessive Water Production
• 12.5 Liquid Loading of Gas Wells
• 12.6 Formation Damage
• 12.7 Summary
• References
• Problems

Chapter 13. Acidizing

• Abstract
• 13.1 Introduction
• 13.2 Acid Types
• 13.3 Candidate Selection
• 13.4 Acid–Rock Interaction
• 13.5 Sandstone Acidizing Design
• 13.6 Carbonate Acidizing Design
• 13.7 Acid Diversion
• 13.8 Acid Placement Diagnosis
• 13.9 Summary
• References
• Problems

Chapter 14. Hydraulic Fracturing

• Abstract
• 14.1 Introduction
• 14.2 Basic Rock Mechanics
• 14.3 Hydraulic Fracture Geometry Overview
• 14.4 Hydraulic Fracture Models
• 14.5 Fracturing Pressure Analysis
• 14.6 Fracturing Materials and Equipment
• 14.7 Fractured Well Productivity
• 14.8 Fracturing Treatment Design
• 14.9 Frac-Pack Treatments
• 14.10 Fracturing Horizontal Wells
• 14.11 Fracturing Treatment Evaluation
• 14.12 Summary
• References
• Problems

Chapter 15. Well Workover

• Abstract
• 15.1 Introduction
• 15.2 Types of Workovers
• 15.3 Workover Considerations
• 15.4 Workover Equipment
• 15.5 Engineering Calculations
• 15.6 Summary
• References
• Problems

Part IV: Artificial Lift Methods

Chapter 16. Sucker Rod Pumping

• Abstract
• 16.1 Introduction
• 16.2 Pumping System
• 16.3 Polished Rod Motion
• 16.4 Load to the Pumping Unit
• 16.5 Pump Deliverability and Power Requirements
• 16.6 Procedure for Pumping Unit Selection
• 16.7 Principles of Pump Performance Analysis
• 16.8 Summary
• References
• Problems

Chapter 17. Gas Lift

• Abstract
• 17.1 Introduction
• 17.2 Gas Lift System
• 17.3 Evaluation of Gas Lift Potential
• 17.4 Gas Lift Gas Compression Requirements
• 17.5 Selection of Gas Lift Valves
• 17.6 Special Issues in Intermittent-Flow Gas Lift
• 17.7 Design of Gas Lift Installations
• 17.8 Summary
• References
• Problems

Chapter 18. Other Artificial Lift Methods

• Abstract
• 18.1 Introduction
• 18.2 Electrical Submersible Pump
• 18.3 Hydraulic Piston Pumping
• 18.4 Progressive Cavity Pumping
• 18.5 Plunger Lift
• 18.6 Hydraulic Jet Pumping
• 18.7 Summary
• References
• Problems

Part V: Pipeline Flow Assurance

Chapter 19. Pipeline Precommissioning and Testing

• Abstract
• 19.1 Introduction
• 19.2 Pipeline Flooding, Cleaning, and Gauging Operations
• 19.3 Pipeline Hydrotesting and Leak Testing
• 19.4 Pipeline Dewatering, Drying, and Purging
• 19.5 Summary
• References
• Problems

Chapter 20. Gas Hydrate Control

• Abstract
• 20.1 Introduction
• 20.2 Hydrate Forming Condition
• 20.3 Hydrate Prevention and Mitigation
• 20.4 Summary
• References
• Problems

Chapter 21. Other Flow Assurance Issues

• Abstract
• 21.1 Introduction
• 21.2 Fluid Sampling and Characterizations
• 21.3 Flow Assurance Analysis
• 21.4 Summary
• References
• Problems

Chapter 22. Pipeline Pigging

• Abstract
• 22.1 Introduction
• 22.2 Pigging System
• 22.3 Selection of Pigs
• 22.4 Major Applications
• 22.5 Pigging Procedure
• 22.6 Summary
• References
• Problems