Brent Thomas

Sampling and Characterization of Difficult Fluids

3:44 Hours
Volatile hydrocarbon fluids in low permeability porous media can present challenges when trying to sample and characterize correctly. This course explores phase behavior fundamentals that identify where problems arise and how to remedy these difficulties for both oils and gas condensate reservoirs, including some where more than one phase exist in situ.

1.01 Introduction (11 min.)
1.02 Unconventional Production (11 min.)
1.03 Sampling – What Are We Really Doing? (12 min.)
1.04 The Challenge of Fluid Characterization (14 min.)
1.05 Radial Inflow Pressure Profile (7 min.)

2.01 Corrections to Best Represent Fluid In Situ (17 min.)
2.02 GOR vs Flowrate – A Case Study (15 min.)
2.03 GOR – C20+ and Bubble Point (13 min.)
2.04 Algorithm for Correction (8 min.)

3.01 Introducing Dew Point (19 min.)
3.02 Dew Point Continued (20 min.)
3.03 Field Examples (13 min.)
3.04 Oil Presenting as a Dew Point Fluid (24 min.)
3.05 More Examples and Closing (17 min.)

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