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Principles of Open & Cased Hole Log Interpretation Tools



Introduction:


This course explores the principles and applications of the main open and cased hole logging tools used in the oil industry for professionals working with wireline logs in their role. Participants will learn about the tools response explained from the perspective of their physical principles as well as their relationship with the rock and fluid properties; most common open and cased hole logging technologies will be covered explaining their main applications and limitations. Attendees will discuss methods with examples and exercises. This course will highlight the techniques and principles of the main open and cased hole logging tools used in the oil industry for professionals who needs to deal with wireline logs in their daily job. The course will explore the tools response explained from their physical principles as well as their relationship with the rock and fluid properties, most common open and cased hole logging technologies will be covered explaining their main applications and limitations. Interpretation methods will be discussed with examples and exercises. This course will feature:

 

  • Discussions on open hole tools physical principles and applications
  • Tool limitations on different borehole environments
  • Tips and examples to identify and understand common logging issues
  • Explanation of petrophysical concepts and techniques for basic log interpretation
  • Cement and corrosion evaluation tools principles and applications
  • Cased hole resistivity, porosity and saturation tools
  • Application of interpretation methods in some examples and exercises

Course Objectives:


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

 

  • Understand the physical principles of main open and cased hole logging tools
  • Know the main applications and limitations of the different tool readings
  • Perform a quantitative formation evaluation on a simple lithology
  • Understand the uses and interpretation of open and cased hole logging tools

Who Should Attend?


Geologists, Geophysicists, Geomechanics Engineers, Drilling Engineers, Production Engineers, Completion Engineers, Reservoir Engineers, Petrophysicists, Petroleum Engineers, Exploration Supervisors and managers concerned with the Geomechanics challenges of field development and exploration, Supervisors and managers concerned with wellbore stability, Technical/Reservoir Engineers, Processing Engineers, Commercial Analysts, Contractors, Decision makers/ investors in oil and gas sector

Course Outline:


Basic Concepts Review, Resistivity and Conductivity Tools

  • Basic well logging concepts
  • Auxiliary measurements, applications and common issues
  • Basic measurements: Gamma ray and spontaneous potential
  • Resistivity theory, principles and applications of laterologs
  • Microresistivity devices, principles and applications
  • Conductivity tools, uses and limitations
  • RT and invasion profile determination

 

Nuclear, Acoustic and Geological Logging Tools

  • Formation density tools, principles and applications
  • Neutron tools principles and applications
  • Porosity determination from density and neutron logs
  • Lithology determination and calibrations
  • Basic sonic tools, borehole compensation
  • Dipole sonic tools, applications
  • Mechanical properties determination and uses
  • Dipmeter interpretation principles
  • Geological image (resistivity and ultrasonic) logging tools
  • Structural and stratigraphic interpretation principles
  • Facies analysis for reservoir characterization with image logs

 

Advanced Logging Tools and Formation Testers

  • Nuclear magnetic resonance, applications and limitations
  • Relaxation mechanisms and their association with fluid and rock properties
  • Porosity, irreducible water saturation and permeability determination
  • Advanced fluid determination methods: 3D map T1-T2-Difussion
  • Dielectric tools principles and applications
  • Saturation determination parameters, M, N and CEC
  • Geochemical logging tools, uses and limitations
  • Reservoir pressure determination tools
  • Pre-test interpretation, common issues
  • Pressure gradient interpretation and examples
  • Fluid sampling, optical and composition fluid analyzers
  • Advanced probes for special well and reservoir conditions
  • Permeability determination

 

Cased Hole Logging Tools

  • Cement evaluation logs:  CBL-VDL. interpretation and LQC
  • Ultrasonic cement evaluation tools
  • Corrosion logging tools
  • Saturation determination in cased hole
  • Pulsed neutron and carbon/oxygen tools
  • Cased hole resistivity and porosity tools
  • Comparison with open hole logs
  • Formation testers in cased hole
  • Basic production logging sensors
  • One and two-phase fluid analysis
  • Multi-phase fluid analysis with advanced sensors

 

Well Perforating and Basic Formation Evaluation Techniques

  • Well perforating principles and techniques
  • Formation evaluation principles
  • Rw determination methods
  • Crossplots utilization, Hingle and Pickett plots
  • Graphical interpretation techniques for porosity and lithology
  • Saturation determination equations and techniques
  • Complete formation evaluation for simple lithology

COURSE LOCATIONS

Code From To City Fee
GP30 10 Feb 2020 14 Feb 2020 California US$ 5500 Book
GP30 27 Apr 2020 01 May 2020 Istanbul US$ 4500 Book
GP30 08 Jun 2020 12 Jun 2020 London US$ 5000 Book
GP30 03 Aug 2020 07 Aug 2020 Bali US$ 5500 Book
GP30 19 Oct 2020 23 Oct 2020 Jakarta US$ 5500 Book
GP30 14 Dec 2020 18 Dec 2020 Kuala Lumpur US$ 4500 Book


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UAE

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USA OFFICE

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10009-13 Manhattan,
New York (NY)
USA

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EGYPT OFFICE

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Suez Bridge,
Cairo,
Egypt

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COURSE CERTIFICATE

Certificate of Completion will be provided to the candidate(s) who successfully attend and complete the course. Training hours attendance percentage of 75% is required.


TRAINING HOURS

Standard course hours: 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Informal discussions: 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.


TRAINING METHODOLOGY

We use a blend of interactive and hands-on methods, active participation, a variety of instructional techniques, dynamic presentations, individual and group exercises, in depth discussion, DVD’s, role-plays, case studies, examples. All of the information, competencies, knowledge and skills acquired within our training programs, are 100% transferrable to the participants’ workplace.


ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION

Pre-Test and Post-Test Assessment are applied on 5-day and 10-day programs. Also, post course evaluation and candidate’s evaluation are applied to add another level of quality measurement. Candidates’ feedback is highly appreciated to elevate the training service quality.


ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

A- Have staff trained in the latest training and development approaches

B- Support nationalization and talent management initiatives

C- Have properly trained and informed people who will be able to add value

D- Gain relevant technical knowledge, skills and competencies


PERSONAL IMPACT

A- Develop job related skills

B- Develop personal skills in subject matter

C- Have a record of your growth and learning results

D- Bring proof of your progress back to your organization

F- Become competent, effective and productive

G- Be more able to make sound decisions

H- Be more effective in day to day work by mastering job-related processes

I- Create and develop competency to perform job well


FREQUENT NOMINATIONS SCHEME

A- 10% discount after 05 candidates’ registration.

B- 15% discount after 10 candidates’ registration.    

C- 20% discount after 20 candidates’ registration.

D- 25% discount after 25 candidates’ registration.

E- 30% discount after 30 candidates’ registration

F- Higher discount rates will be offered based on work volume with different clients.  


SEVERAL NOMINATIONS ON THE SAME COURSE SCHEME

A- One extra free seat is offered on 4 candidates on the same course and dates.

B- Two extra free seats are offered on 6 candidates on the same course and dates.

C- Three extra free seats are offered on 8 candidates on the same course and dates.

D- Four extra free seats are offered on 10 candidates on the same course and dates.

E- Five extra free seats are offered on 12 candidates on the same course and dates.


REGISTRATION POLICY

Nominations to our public courses are to be processed by the client’s Training and/or HR departments. A refund will be issued back to the client in the event of course cancellation or seat unavailability. A confirmation will be issued to the relevant department official(s). 


CANCELLATION POLICY

If a confirmed registration is cancelled less than 5 working days prior to the course start date, a substitute participant may be nominated to attend the same course or a 20% cancellation charge is applied. In case of a no-show, a 100% fee will be charged.


PAYMENT POLICY

Payment is due upon receiving the course confirmation, invoice and/or proforma invoice. However; the fee due can be wire transferred to our bank account directly after course completion. Our bank details are illustrated on the confirmation, invoice and proforma invoice, as well. The above documents can be communicated electronically, i.e., in a soft copy or/and in hard copy based on customer’s request.


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