About the Reservoir Fluid Characterisation and Management Course

Time Training Center’s 5-day/30-hour Reservoir Fluid Characterisation and Management course provides a complete understanding of reservoir fluids and tools to optimise hydrocarbon recovery. It equips you with the knowledge to estimate hydrocarbon in place and reserves, design reservoir depletion processes, and select Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) methods.

​The course delves into critical aspects such as the identification and quantification of marketable products, phase diagrams, and the relationships between the five reservoir fluids. You can learn accurate methods for obtaining reservoir fluid properties from laboratory data and correlations, along with the importance of quality control in sampling procedures. ​The training also covers practical EOS development and tuning to achieve accurate fluid characterisation and effective reservoir simulation.

Through a blend of conceptual learning, interactive workshops, and case-based studies, our course enables you to make informed decisions for efficient field development planning.

Reservoir Fluid Characterisation and Management Course Objectives

​By the end of this Reservoir Fluid Characterisation and Management training course, participants will be able to:​

• Analyse reservoir fluid phase behaviour and production mechanisms using phase diagrams to optimise reservoir management and production.
• Define saturated vs. undersaturated reservoirs and key parameters like bubble point pressure, formation volume factors, and gas-oil ratios.
• Evaluate properties of gas, oil, and water for accurate reservoir engineering calculations and performance predictions.
• Interpret PVT reports to assess reserves, determine hydrocarbons in place, and evaluate recovery potential.
• Optimise separator performance by calculating parameters for efficient oil, gas, and water separation.
• Characterise reservoir fluids via advanced EOS tuning to refine simulations and improve production forecasts.
• Make informed field development decisions based on reservoir fluid properties, phase behaviour, and production mechanisms.
• Understand gas hydrate phase behaviour, stability, and formation conditions to mitigate hydrate-related production issues.

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 Reservoir Fluid Characterisation and Management Course?

This training course is highly beneficial for professionals working in reservoir management and fluid characterisation, including:

• Petroleum and Reservoir Engineers who need to determine accurate values of reservoir gas, oil, and water properties. Use these values for engineering calculations and simulation studies.
• Production and Operations Engineers who want to better understand reservoir fluid behaviour, the reservoir depletion process, and design surface processing systems.
• Petro-physicists, Geo-physicists, Geologists, and Non-engineers working with reservoir engineers to estimate hydrocarbon in place and reserves.
• Analysts are tasked with identifying markets and product pricing.
• Managers seeking to enhance decision-making in field development planning.

Reservoir Fluid Characterisation and Management Course Outline

Module 1: The Components of Reservoir Fluids, Phase Behaviour, and Compositional Gradients

• Pre-test assessment of existing knowledge
• Introduction to the Components of Naturally Occurring Petroleum Fluids
• Identifying Components: Single Components and SCN Fractions
• Phase Behaviour of Pure Substances
• Two-Component Mixtures, Three-Component, and Multi-Component Mixtures
• The Five Reservoir Fluids
• Compositional Gradients in Reservoirs

Module 2: Properties of Reservoir Fluids and Recombination Calculation

• Real Gases: SPE 26668
• Properties of Dry and Wet Gases
• Properties of Black Oils: Definitions and Field Data

Module 3: Reservoir Fluids Sampling and Analysis, PVT Reports and Applications

• Well Sampling Techniques
• Swelling Test and MMP
• Retrograde Gases
• Application of Laboratory PVT Studies to Predict Reserves
• Volatile Oils

Module 4: Reservoir Fluids Properties from Correlations and Separator Calculations

• Correlations for Properties of Black Oils (Including JCPT Paper)
• Retrograde Gases Correlations
• Retrograde Gases and Volatile Oils Correlations (SPE 102240)
• Gas-Liquid Equilibrium
• Surface Separation and Equilibrium-Ratio Correlations (k-values)

Module 5: Development and Application of Equation of State (EOS), Reservoir Fluids Characterisation Procedures, and Gas Hydrates

• Cubic Equations of State (EOS) and Their Applications
• Hydrocarbon Characterisation Procedures: GC, TBP, and Physical Properties of SCN Groups
• Hydrocarbon Characterisation: Splitting, Lumping, and Physical Properties of MCN Groups
• Properties of Oilfield Waters
• Gas Hydrates and Their Impact on Reservoir Management

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, recognising your achievement and the skills you've gained. This certificate validates your expertise and reflects the high standards of training you've undergone.