Downhole & Surface Production Equipment
Background & About the Course:
Efficient production in the oil and gas industry relies heavily on the optimal performance of both downhole and surface equipment. These components play a critical role in enhancing well productivity, minimizing downtime, and ensuring the safe operation of production facilities. Understanding the design, selection, operation, and maintenance of this equipment is essential for maximizing reservoir output and prolonging asset life.
This course provides participants with in-depth knowledge of downhole and surface production equipment, focusing on their functions, failure modes, and maintenance strategies. The training will cover essential topics such as artificial lift systems, wellheads, flowlines, and separators. Participants will gain practical insights through case studies and discussions on emerging technologies and industry best practices.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the types and functions of downhole and surface production equipment.
- Identify key factors affecting the performance and lifespan of production equipment.
- Learn troubleshooting techniques to address equipment malfunctions and failures.
- Gain insights into the latest technologies and advancements in production systems.
- Apply best practices for the maintenance and optimization of production equipment.
- Develop skills to evaluate equipment selection based on reservoir conditions.
Who Should Attend:
- Production and operations engineers.
- Well services and intervention teams.
- Maintenance and field technicians.
- Asset integrity and reliability engineers.
- Drilling and completion personnel.
- Project managers involved in oil and gas production.
Course Content:
- Introduction to Production Equipment
- Overview of downhole and surface production equipment.
- Key considerations in equipment selection and installation.
- Downhole Equipment
- Types and functions of downhole equipment (tubing, packers, subsurface safety valves).
- Artificial lift systems (ESP, gas lift, rod pumps).
- Completion equipment and design considerations.
- Common downhole failures and troubleshooting techniques.
- Surface Production Equipment
- Wellheads, chokes, and flowlines – design and operation.
- Separators, heaters, and scrubbers – working principles and configurations.
- Storage tanks and surface piping systems.
- Pressure control and fluid handling.
- Monitoring and Maintenance
- Inspection, monitoring, and performance evaluation.
- Preventive and corrective maintenance strategies.
- Vibration analysis, corrosion monitoring, and failure analysis.
- Optimization and Technology Integration
- Innovations in production equipment and automation.
- Digital tools for equipment monitoring and predictive maintenance.
- Case studies on equipment upgrades and retrofits.
- Case Studies and Practical Applications
- Real-world case studies of production challenges and solutions.
- Group discussions and problem-solving exercises.
ABOUT THE COURSE LEADER:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Bonar Tua Halomoan Marbun
Public Training berikutnya : 27 – 30 July, 2026 | 19 – 22 Oktober, 2026