Produced Water Training
- COURSE INFO (MUK-092)
- Duration
- 150 minutes
- Category
- Engineering & Technology, Process Operations
- Sector
- Oil & Gas
- Price
- £58.33 exc. local taxes
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Further Information - Produced Water Training
Description
Who is the course for?
This Produced Water Training course is for all personnel, especially those who require an overview of produced water systems.
Is previous experience required?
No previous experience is required to complete this course.
How will the course benefit me?
This course is designed to provide you with a basic knowledge of how water is removed from oil and gas reservoirs and how it is treated prior to reuse or disposal.
How will the course benefit my company?
This course helps to ensure that all personnel apply a common approach to both company and industry best practice in relation to managing produced water.
What standards are referenced in the course?
• The Offshore Petroleum Activities (Oil Pollution Prevention and Control) Regulations
• The Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals Regulation (REACH)
• OSPAR Harmonised Mandatory Control Scheme (OSPAR HMCS)
• US Environmental Protection Agency Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
• Methodology for the Sampling and Analysis of Produced Water
• Environmental Protection Agency's Method 1664
Is there an assessment?
Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.
Learning Objectives
Section 1: Introduction to the Oilfield Water Cycle
• Define what is meant by ‘produced water’ and identify its sources
• Identify the main components of formation water
• Explain how the formation water gets into a well
• Explain how injection water gets into a well
• Explain what is meant by ‘water cut’
Section 2: Production Streams and Disposal Management
• Give an overview of produced water management once at surface
• Identify the main challenges associated with produced water
• Describe the main produced water disposal methods
• Explain how reservoir management, different well design and equipment and the use of a produced water strategy can reduce volumes of produced water
Section 3: Produced Water Discharges - Environmental and Regulatory Requirements
• Give an overview of the marine environment
• Explain the potential environmental impacts of produced water disposal – identify environmental issues both before and after treatment
• Give an overview of the legislation that regulates the disposal of produced water
• Explain the methods for measuring the oil-in-water content
• Give an overview of the different treatment and testing requirements for produced water
Section 4: Produced Water Treatment Principles
• Identify the main methods of produced water treatment
• Explain the process of gravity separation and coalescence
• Explain the process of centrifugal force
• Explain the process of gas flotation
• Identify the main factors which influence the choice of produced water treatment
• Explain the main advantages and disadvantages of various produced water treatment techniques
Section 5: Produced Water Treatment Equipment
• Identify the types of equipment used in produced water treatment
• Explain how an API separator operates
• Explain how a CPI separator operates
• Explain how a coalescer operates
• Explain the operating principles of a hydrocyclone
• Explain the role of the degasser
• Explain how a gas flotation unit operates
• Explain how a compact flotation unit operates
• Give an overview of the principles of filtration and explain how pore or particle size can impact treatment
• Explain the role of a caisson
Section 6: Produced Water Chemical Management
• Explain the role of production chemicals for process operations
• Explain how chemical use for operations can affect produced water discharges quality
• Give an overview of good practice in relation to chemical management
Section 7: Oilfield Water Cycle Summary
• Give an overview of the Oilfield Water Cycle
• Review whether to treat or inject - overview of decision-making process
• Explain the main issues and costs that can affect the produced water management decision-making process
Assessment
Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.
System Requirements
• Internet access - users will need a device with a web browser and internet connection
• System - runs on computers, tablets and mobile devices using Windows 7 and above and MAC OS devices running IOS 11 and above
• Browsers - Edge, Chrome, Firefox and Safari
• Minimum browser size - none
• Audio - requires device speaker or headphones