About the Advanced Well Testing Design & Analysis Course

Time Training Center's 5-day/30-hour Advanced Well Testing Design & Analysis course offers a comprehensive, integrated approach to designing, executing, and interpreting well tests. It focuses on both theoretical and practical aspects, exploring in-depth pressure transient analysis (PTA) and interpretation methodologies.

The course emphasizes a holistic approach, considering subsurface data, surface operations, wellbore configuration, and data acquisition systems. It covers specialized testing techniques for gas wells, layered reservoirs, horizontal wells, and complex formations, ensuring participants gain a broad understanding of well testing in diverse environments.

Through practical exercises and real-world case studies, you can enhance your understanding of well test operations and build confidence in selecting appropriate test designs. You will also develop skills to interpret results accurately for informed decision-making. The program addresses modern testing equipment, safety protocols, and efficient planning methods.

Advanced Well Testing Design & Analysis Course Objectives

​By the end of this Advanced Well Testing Design & Analysis training course, participants will be able to:​

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of well testing fundamentals, theories, and governing equations.
• Interpret and analyze well test data using both conventional and advanced methods.
• Design accurate and effective well tests to meet specific reservoir evaluation goals.
• Select and utilize appropriate well test equipment and downhole tools.
• Conduct specialized well tests for gas wells, layered reservoirs, fractured systems, and horizontal wells.
• Execute well testing operations while maintaining safety, data quality, and operational efficiency.
• Minimize operational costs and downtime through proper test planning and execution
• Enhance team collaboration and contribute to improved decision-making in reservoir evaluation and development.
• Adapt to evolving industry challenges with a deeper knowledge of well testing technologies and techniques. 

Training Methodology

We employ a comprehensive and applied learning strategy, integrating theory with real-world implementation:

• 30% Conceptual Learning: Expert-led sessions on catalytic theory and engineering principles
• 20% Interactive Workshops: Group exercises, presentations, and technical discussion forums
• 30% Case-Based Learning: Industry-specific examples and troubleshooting scenarios
• 20% Technology Integration: Digital tools, simulations, and catalyst modeling applications

Note: Instructors may adjust the training approach to fit technical requirements or participant engagement levels.

Course Instructor

Our courses are delivered by highly qualified instructors with extensive experience in both industry and academia. With decades of hands-on expertise across a wide range of technical disciplines, our instructors are dedicated to providing high-quality, impactful training that equips participants with practical knowledge and skills they can immediately apply. Full instructor profiles are available upon request.

Course Fees

The course fee includes the following:

• Course Materials: Comprehensive participant materials, including lecture notes, slides, and case study documents. (Tablet or IPAD)
• Coffee/Tea: Provided on arrival and during morning and afternoon breaks to keep participants refreshed.
• Buffet Lunch: Served daily to ensure participants have an opportunity to network and recharge during lunch breaks.

Who Should Attend Our Advanced Well Testing Design & Analysis Course?

This training course is highly beneficial for professionals involved in well testing and reservoir evaluation, including:

• Reservoir Engineers
• Geologists
• Petrophysicists
• Well Testing Engineers and Technicians
• Production Engineers
• Field Supervisors and Managers involved in formation evaluation and reserve estimation.
• Professionals liaising with or managing service companies delivering well testing services.
• Engineers with a foundational understanding of reservoir engineering seeking to advance their well testing knowledge.

Advanced Well Testing Design & Analysis Course Outline

Module 1: Well Test Fundamentals and Theories

• Pre-test assessment of existing knowledge
• Introduction to Transient Pressure Analysis
• Radial Flow Theory and Governing Equations
• Diffusivity Equation and Flow Regimes: Transient, Steady-State, Pseudo-Steady State
• Wellbore Storage Effects and Skin Factor
• Radius of Investigation and Its Implications
• Pressure Build-Up and Drawdown Test Principles
• Diagnostic Interpretation Techniques

Module 2: Advanced Well Test Interpretation and Analysis

• Interpretation of Basic Well Test Responses
• Late-Time Behavior in Semi-Infinite Systems
• Analysis of Wells in Bounded Reservoirs
• Variable Rate Test Interpretation
• Complex Reservoir Systems: Channel Sands, Faults, and Boundaries
• Vertically Fractured and Dual Porosity Systems
• Interpretation of Limited Entry and Dual Permeability Systems

Module 3: Well Test Design and Equipment

Part A: Well Test Design

• Strategic Objectives of Well Testing
• Decision Criteria for Testing
• Designing Tests Based on Reservoir Objectives
• Role of Reservoir Simulation in Test Planning

Part B: Equipment and Tools

• Downhole Test String Components and Configuration
• Safety Barriers and Subsurface Safety Systems
• Surface Testing Equipment and Instrumentation
• Data Acquisition Systems and Real-Time Monitoring
• Overview of Drill Stem Testing (DST)
• Formation Testers: RFT and MDT Tools

Module 4: Special Well Testing Techniques

• Testing in Gas Reservoirs
• Layered Reservoir Analysis
• Horizontal and Multilateral Well Testing
• Interference and Multiple-Well Testing
• Perforation Testing and Impulse Tests
• Closed-Chamber DST and Low-Pressure Environments
• Testing in Injection and Pumping Wells

Module 5: Well Test Operations and Field Case Studies

• Roles and Responsibilities in Well Test Execution
• Well Preparation and Test String Installation
• Test Execution Procedures and Workflow
• Data Requirements and Real-Time Evaluation
• Sampling and Wireline Logging Integration
• Hydrate Prevention and Nitrogen Operations
• Coiled Tubing Applications in Offshore Testing
• Well Killing and Abandonment Procedures
• Field-Based Case Studies and Interpretation Insights

Module 6: Capstone and Assessment

• Review of Core Topics and Key Learnings
• Final Group Discussion and Q&A
• Post-Test Evaluation
• Certificate Presentation

Course Completion Certificate

Upon completing your course at Time Training Center, you will be awarded an official Course Completion Certificate, recognizing your achievement and the skills you've gained. This certificate validates your expertise and reflects the high standards of training you've undergone.