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Thermal
Reservoir Geomechanics
Geomechanical behaviour is
a key issue in the performance of recovery processes requiring the injection of
fluids at pressures above the reservoir pressure.
Many of these involve the injection of steam or in situ
combustion. This full-day course
provides overviews of geomechanics principles and thermal recovery processes
with an emphasis on cyclic steam stimulation (CSS) and steam-assisted gravity
drainage (SAGD). In addition, there
is a discussion on caprock integrity, thermal stresses, and process monitoring.
The objective is to expose attendees to geomechanical issues so that they
can make informed decisions in their workplace.
Frequent references will be made to case histories.
Deliverables:
hard-copy of the course notes
no
digital copy
Recommended Attendees:
reservoir engineers, geologists, geophysicists
site personnel, engineering managers,
facilities engineers
environmentalists, regulators
not
recommended for complete novices
Professional Education
Credits:
·
6
hours of credit for continuing professional education
Luncheon:
to allow attendees to take a break, lunch will not be provided
ample time will be provided to allow attendees to find a downtown luncheon location
Caprock integrity has become
the key issue in determining the maximum operating pressure for recovery
processes requiring the injection of fluids above the original reservoir
pressure. This half-day course
provides an overview of the issues surrounding the issue of caprock integrity,
and provides a specific step-by-step methodology for assessing caprock integrity
for any given injection scheme. An
emphasis will be placed on the two most common injection recovery processes used
in western Canada: cyclic steam
stimulation (CSS) and steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) although the
principles and methods are applicable to other injection schemes.
Frequent references will be made to case histories.
Deliverables:
hard-copy of the course notes
no
digital copy
Recommended Attendees:
reservoir engineers, geologists, geophysicists
site personnel, engineering managers,
facilities engineers
environmentalists, regulators
not
recommended for complete novices
Professional Education
Credits:
·
3
hours of credit for continuing professional education