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PVT (Pressure-Volume-Temperature) Properties of Reservoir Fluids

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

PVT (Pressure-Volume-Temperature) Properties of Reservoir Fluids

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
26 - 30 Jan 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
08 - 12 Jun 2026 Abu Dhabi $ 5,950
24 - 28 Aug 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
25 - 29 Jan 2027 Dubai $ 5,950
Online Schedule
Date Venue Fees
18 - 22 May 2026 Online $ 4,950
24 - 28 Aug 2026 Online $ 4,950

Introduction

This PVT (Pressure-Volume-Temperature) Properties of Reservoir Fluids training course is designed to provide an understanding of the reservoir fluid properties and tools that are required for the estimation of hydrocarbon in place and reserves, designing the reservoir depletion process and the surface processing requirements, EOR method selection, identification and quantification of the marketable products and reservoir simulation studies. Following completion of this training course, all participants should be able to make decisions on field development planning with increased confidence.

This GLOMACS training course will feature:

  • A review of the components of naturally occurring petroleum fluids
  • The importance of phase diagrams and the relationships between the five reservoir fluids
  • An outline of the most accurate methods for obtaining values of reservoir fluid properties from laboratory data and correlations
  • Discussions on sampling procedures and quality control
  • An understanding of Cubic Equations of State (EOS) development and applications
  • How to characterise reservoir fluids for EOS tuning

Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the phase behaviour of reservoir fluids and production mechanisms using phase diagrams
  • Explain and define saturated reservoirs, under-saturated reservoirs, bubble point pressure, gas and oil formation volume factors, solution and producing gas-oil ratio
  • Determine the properties of natural gas, oil and water required for reservoir engineering calculations
  • Use PVT reports to determine oil and gas reserves
  • Optimise separator operating conditions and perform separator calculations
  • Explain reservoir fluids characterisation and EOS Tuning procedures
  • Make decision on field development planning
  • Describe the phase behaviour of gas hydrates

Training Methodology

This PVT (Pressure-Volume-Temperature) Properties of Reservoir Fluids training course will utilise a variety of learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This training course will be highly interactive and participative. This involves regular discussion of applications as well as review questions on each topic.

Who should Attend?

  • Petroleum and Reservoir Engineers who need to determine accurate values of the properties of reservoir gas, oil and water for use in engineering calculations and Simulation studies
  • Production and Operations Engineers who want to have an understanding of the way reservoir fluids behave, the reservoir depletion process and for designing surface processing requirements
  • Petro-physicists, Geo-physicists, Geologists and Non – Engineers who work in teams with Petroleum and Reservoir Engineers to estimate hydrocarbon in place and reserves
  • Analysts who are required to identify markets and product prices
  • Managers who seek to derive greater decision making on field development
Course Outline
Day 1

The Components of Reservoir Fluids, the Five Reservoir Fluids and their Phase Behaviour and Compositional Gradients in Reservoirs

  • Introduction
  • Components of naturally occurring petroleum fluids,
  • Identifying components - Single components and SCN fractions
  • Phase behavior – Pure substances
  • Two component mixtures, three and multi-component mixtures
  • The five reservoir fluids
  • Compositional gradients
Day 2

Properties of Reservoir Fluids and including Recombination Calculation Ideal and Real Gases

  • Real Gases - SPE 26668
  • Properties of dry gases
  • Properties of wet gases
  • Properties of black oils – Definitions
  • Properties of black oils – Field data
Day 3

Reservoir Fluids Sampling and Analysis, PVT Reports and Application

  • Well sampling
  • Properties of black oils – Reservoir fluid studies
  • Swelling test and MMP
  • Retrograde gases
  • Application of laboratory PVT studies to predict reserves
  • Volatile oils
Day 4

Reservoir Fluids Properties from Correlations, Equilibrium Ratio and Separator Calculations

  • Properties of black oils – Correlations (including JCPT Paper)
  • Retrograde gases – Correlations
  • Retrograde gases and volatile oils – Correlations (SPE 102240)
  • Gas liquid - Equilibrium
  • Surface separation
  • Equilibrium - Ratio correlations, k-values
Day 5

Development and Application of Equation of State (EOS), Reservoir Fluids Characterisation Procedures and EOS Tuning, Properties of Oilfield Waters and Gas Hydrates

  • Cubic equations of state (EOS) and applications
  • Hydrocarbon characterization procedures: GC, TBP and physical properties of SCN groups
  • Hydrocarbon characterization procedures: Splitting, lumping and physical
  • Properties of MCN groups
  • Properties of oilfield waters
  • Gas hydrates
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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