PVT Properties of Reservoir Fluids

This course will present the newest and most accurate methods for obtaining values of reservoir
fluid properties from laboratory data and correlations. Chemical properties of hydrocarbons,
conventional laboratory PVT (Pressure-Volume-Temperature) tests and quality control will also be
covered. Participants will learn about phase diagrams, mixing rules, EOS, EOS tuning, and fluid
properties while attending this course. Each day participants will be given examples and problems
to solve.

This course will help participants gain a better understanding of the relationship between the five
reservoir fluids and how to manage problem concerning reservoir fluid properties with increased
confidence.

 Agenda

 Audience

 Prerequisites

 Day 1

Fundamentals of PVT (Pressure-Volume-Temperature)

o Fundamentals of pressure-volume-temperature (PVT) analysis

o Objectives of PVT analysis

o Homologous series

o Fluid sampling

o Conventional experimental procedures

o Minimum miscibility pressure (MMP)

On the first day of the course, participants will learn about the basic fundamentals of PVT analysis,
along with object of PVT analysis and the homologous series. Fluid sampling including well
preparation, sample evaluation and adjustment, mud Contamination, and compositional grading will
be covered. Participants will discuss the conventional experimental procedures used to generate
PVT data such as constant volume Depletion and differential liberation. The day will end with a
discussion on minimum miscibility pressure (MMP).

Day 2

Reporting and Evaluating

o PVT reports

o Evaluation of the reported data and their application

o Consistency of experimental data

 o K-value correlations

o Ideal Solution, Amagat's Law, and Raoult's Law

o Characterization of components

PVT reports and evaluation of the reported data and their application will be covered on this day.
Participants will learn about the consistency of experimental data and quality tests. K-value
correlations, Ideal Solution, Amagat's Law, and Raoult's Law will also be covered. The day will end
with participants learning about the characterization of different components in PVT reporting and
evaluating.

Day 3

Development of Equation of State (EoS) Models

o Types of Equations of State (EoS)

o Comparisons of EoS results

o Evaluation of phase boundaries and flash equilibrium with EoS

o Tuning of Equations of State

o Volume translation concepts for improved volumetric predictions using EoS

Day three of this course will focus on Equations of State (EoS). Participants will learn about the
Development of the EoS models along with the different types of EoS. Comparisons of EoS results,
evaluation of phase boundaries and flash equilibrium with EoS, and the tuning of EoS will also be
covered. Participants will learn how to use the PVTi software for tuning if time allows. Other topics
that will be discussed on this day include, volume translation concepts for improved volumetric
predictions using EoS, compositional gradients and variation, and compositional processes.

Day 4

Tuning and Data Requirements

o Tuning and data requirements

o Techniques to reduce the computational time

o Determination of oil and gas in place from recombination tests

Tuning and data requirements will be the main focus on this day. Participants will also learn about
the techniques used to reduce the computational time particularly for integrated reservoir surface
simulation. Determination of oil and gas in place from recombination tests will also be covered.

Day 5

PVT Correlations and Compositional Methods

o Examples using conventional PVT correlations and compositional methods

 o Problem solving in a workshop format using related software applications

The last day of the course will cover examples using conventional PVT correlations and composition
methods. Problem solving in a workshop format using related software applications will also be
done on this day.