Module One: Introduction to Well Intervention Methods
- Pre-course Assessment
- Components of Tubing Completion String and Their Functions
- Wellhead and X-tree Components
- Introduction to Well Intervention Methods
- Barrier Theory and Well Control Principles
- Involved Equipment of Coiled Tubing, Slickline, Braided Line, and Electric Line
- Applications and Limitations of Coiled Tubing, Slickline, Braided Line, and Electric Line
- Historical Development and Evolution of Coiled Tubing
Module Two: Coiled Tubing Surface and Well Control Equipment
- Coiled Tubing and its Reel
- Gooseneck and Injector Head
- Power Pack and Prime Movers
- Stripper Types
- Blowout Preventer (BOP)
- Depth Counter
- Control Cabin
- Data Acquisition
- Auxiliary Equipment e.g., Pumping Equipment, Crane, etc.
- Forces Affecting Coiled Tubing Causing Burst, Collapse, Buckling, and Fatigue
- Coiled Tubing Operating Limits Concerning Corrosion, Ovality, etc.
- Mobilization of Offshore and Onshore Coiled Tubing Units
Module Three: Coiled Tubing Downhole Equipment and Applications
Coiled Tubing Downhole Equipment
- Connector Types
- Check Valves
- Swivel Joint
- Release Joints
- Circulation Tools
- Downhole Motor
- Nozzles, Jetting Subs, and Bits
- Fishing Tools e.g., Jars, Overshot, Spears, etc.
- Downhole Tractor
- Running Procedures of Coiled Tubing BHA
Coiled Tubing Applications
- Acid Stimulation Treatment and Hydraulic Fracturing
- Tubing Cleaning and Scale Dissolving Solutions
- Fill Clean-out and Sand Removal
- Nitrogen Lifting and Well Kick-off
- Perforation Conveyance and Underbalancing Capability
- Sand Control Solutions
Module Four: Introduction to Formation Damage and Stimulation
- Formation Damage
- Production System Introduction
- Introduction to Formation Damage
- Effect of Formation Damage on Well’s Productivity Index
- Formation Damage Indicators and Consequences
- Causes and Sources of Formation Damage
- Classification of Formation Damage Problem
- Diagnosis of Formation Damage
- Best Practices to Avoid Formation Damage
- Stimulation and Wellbore Cleaning
- What is well stimulation?
- Objectives of Stimulation
- Types of Well Stimulation
- Actual Case Studies of Wellbore Cleaning and Perforation Wash
- Stimulation Treatment Process
- Selection of Candidates for Stimulation
Module Five: Matrix Stimulation
- Matrix Stimulation Fluid and Acid Type Selection
- Carbonate Acidizing
- Sandstone Acidizing
- Matrix Acidizing Design, Treatment Selection, and Execution
- Pre-job Preparation e.g., Barrier Assurances, Scaffolding, Pre-job Safety Meeting, etc.
- Selection of Diversion Techniques and Different Additives for Acid Jobs
- Real-time Monitoring of Matrix Acidizing Treatments and Usage of Fiber Optics and Ecoil