Inflow Control Devices; Design and Fundamentals Course

Mazda Irani

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This course introduces the design and optimization of Inflow Control Devices (ICDs) in horizontal wells, applicable to both conventional and thermal reservoirs. It covers the fundamentals of various ICD types, the interaction between the reservoir and the ICD, and discusses design charts used to evaluate the performance of the devices.Read more...

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Course contents

    Chapter 1 - ICD Fundamentals

    01-01 - Types of Flow Control Devices (FCDs)

    01-02 - AICV

    01-03 - Flashing In the Device

    Chapter 2 - Thermal Applications

    02-01 - Steam Saturation Curve

    02-02 - How Steam Enthalpy Varies From Boiler To Producer

    02-03 - Steam Trap Control

    02-04 - Definition Of The Liquid-Pool

    02-05 - Liquid-Pool Model

    02-06 - What Is IPR or PI?

    02-07 - How FCDs Help Steam Coning

    02-08 - Liquid-Pool Flashing

    02-09 - Dalton's Law of Partial Pressures

    02-10 - Example Using Simulation

    Chapter 3 - Conventional Applications

    03-01 - What is IPR or PI: How Applications Consider It

    03-02 - How FCDs Help Conformance

    03-03 - Correct Modelling Questions

    03-04 - Annular Cross-Flow

    03-05 - Segregated Flow

    03-06 - Example Using Simulation