Kevin Boone

Distributed Fiber-Optic Sensing in Upstream Oil & Gas

3:33 Hours
This course on Distributed Fiber-Optic Sensing (DFOS) in upstream oil and gas provides comprehensive knowledge on the fundamental principles, setup, and applications of DFOS technology. It covers fiber-optic cable types, downhole deployment methods, and data interpretation essential for engineers and managers. Learners will explore various applications like hydraulic fracture profiling, seismic monitoring, and production logging, gaining insights from over a decade of project experience worldwide. The training addresses both theoretical and practical aspects to optimize multi-well stimulation designs and operational decision-making. By the end, participants will be equipped to implement and leverage DFOS technology effectively in their projects.

Who Should Take This Course
• Engineers in upstream oil and gas
• Completion and production engineers
• Project managers overseeing fiber-optic sensing
• Professionals focused on unconventional reservoirs

What You Will Learn
• Downhole deployment and project execution
• Basics of DAS and DTS sensing technologies
• Fiber-optic cable types and their applications
• Interpreting fiber-optic data for well optimization

Why This Course Works
• Improve understanding of subsurface conditions
• Gain insights from proven industry applications
• Optimize hydraulic fracture and production designs
• Enhance monitoring from well construction to abandonment

1.01 Introduction and Science of DAS and DTS (7 min.) 
1.02 Downhole Applications (6 min.)
1.03 Fiber-Optic Cable Types (4 min.)
1.04 Deployment of Fiber-Optic Cables (8 min.)
1.05 DFOS Data Acquisition (13 min.)
1.06 Introduction to DFOS Data (9 min.)
1.07 DAS Strain Introduction (4 min.)
1.08 Introduction to DFOS Applications (7 min.)

2.01 Project Design & Setup (12 min.)
2.02 Principles of Distributed Fiber-Optic Sensing – Part 1 (19 min.)
2.03 Principles of Distributed Fiber-Optic Sensing – Part 2 (9 min.)
2.04 Principles of Distributed Fiber-Optic Sensing – Part 3 (11 min.)
2.05 Case Studies (4 min.)

3.01 Project Design & Setup (11 min.)
3.02 Principles of Measurement (13 min.)
3.03 Advanced Interpretation (15 min.)

Access All Saga Wisdom Training Content

Already a member? Sign in.