REPORT ON STUDENT INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME (SIWES)

TRAINING PROGRAMME

(FEBRUARY 2022- JULY 2022)

HELD AT

OML 34 AMT (JV).

NIGERIAN PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (NPDC)

AND

ND WESTERN.
NPDC/NDW Edjeba Estate, Warri, Delta State.

BY

IMOKE JOHN BASSEY

COS/4355/2018

SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EARTH SCIENCE,

(GEOLOGY OPTION)

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE.

FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM RESOURCES, EFFURUN, DELTA

IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS

FOR THE AWARD OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.Sc) DEGREE IN GEOLOGY.

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 CERTIFICATION

This is to certify that the report was written by IMOKE JOHN BASSEY with matriculation number
COS/4355/2018 of the Department of EARTH SCIENCE (GEOLOGY OPTION), Federal University of
Petroleum Resources. The work was undertaken at NPDC/ND Western OML-34 AMT JV Delta State,
Nigeria; for a period of 6 months and the student was supervised by Dr, (Mrs) L.E, Tudararo Aherobo of
the E.M.T department, (FUPRE).

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IMOKE JOHN BASSEY DATE

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SUPERVISOR DATE

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HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, DATE

EARTH SCIENCE.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

My deepest gratitude goes to Mr.OLAJIDE AWORONTI, the Technical development Manager for his
moral support to me throughout my training, Mr IDI SAMAILA the Deputy Manager for his unmatchable
support in ensuring we acquired as much knowledge as possible by assigning me to my personal industrial-
based coach and mentor.

I also want to acknowledge my industry-based supervisors, Mr. UZEZI OLORUNMOLA, Mr SAHEED

SHITTU. Mrs JIMOH ADEBOLA. Eng, AUGUSTINE SORO. For taking time out of their busy schedules
towards creating a platform and a driving force to acquire all the knowledge I did during this attachment.

In addition, I want to acknowledge the Management of NPDC/ND Western OML 34 AMT JV for receiving
me and giving me the required training to advance my knowledge and especially practical skills in the
discipline of geoscience concerning Oil and Gas Industry.

Finally, special thanks to all staff of the Earth science Department, Federal University of Petroleum
Resources; for their consistent effort towards promoting the Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme.

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 ABSTRACT

This is a comprehensive report of my Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) undertaken
at NPDC/ND Western OML 34 AMT JV. The students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) is a
skill-training program established under the government’s decree No. 47 of 8 October; 1971 as amended in
1990. SIWES is the accepted skills training program, which constitutes part of the requirement for the
award of a degree in the various programs for Nigerian Universities, polytechnics, and Colleges of
Education. It is meant to bridge the gap between the theories and practical works and also aimed at exposing
students to the relationship that existed. I did my SIWES program at NPDC/ND Western OML 34 AMT
JV. The organization is a joint venture owned by NPDC and ND Western. The company is an oil producing
industry responsible for processing raw crude oil and gas from hydrocarbon wells.

While at NPDC/ND Western I was attached to the technical development Department which was the project
team of the company. The Department is in charge of the exploration and developmental projects for the
company and majorly responsible for field development projects and programs. I participated in various
projects and went to the field to gain operational experience during the 26 weeks of my Industrial
Attachment.
In this report, I provided a brief but concise introduction of the company, the history of the company and
its operations. I outlined and explained my various work experiences. I also briefly discussed the
experiences gained and challenges encountered.

INTERNSHIP MENTORING CURRICULUM

• Introduction To The ASSET & AMT

• Revision Of E&P Fundamentals

• ASSET Evaluation (Manual Petrophysics & Seismic Interpretation)

I. Petrophysics (Logging, Log Interpretation & Evaluation)

II. Seismic (Data Acquisition, Types, Interpretation)

III. Periodic Manual Exercises for i & ii above.

• Drilling & Well Completion Basics.

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 DEDICATION

I dedicate this report first and foremost to God Almighty, for the gift of life, good health
And safety all through my training period. Also, I dedicate this to my parents, family and to everyone who
has stood by me all the way with their moral support throughout my training.
Lastly, I dedicate this report to NPDC/ND Western OML34 AMT JV.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

i. Title Page………………………………………………………………
ii. Certification……………………………………………………………
iii. Dedication………………………………………………………………
iv. Acknowledgements……………………………………………………
v. Abstract………………………………………………………………
vi. Table of Contents……………………………………………

1.0. Chapter One

1.0. Introduction
1.1. Aim And Objective Of Siwes
2.0. Chapter Two
2.0. About Oml 34amt Jv
2.1. Aims And Objective
2.1.1. Mission Statement
2.1.2. Vision Statement
2.2. Organogram Of Oml34 Amt
2.3. Department In Oml34 Amt
3.0. Chapter Three
3.0. Report On Work Carried Out And Experence Acquired
4.0. Chapter Four
4.0. Summary And Conclusion
4.1.Recommendation
4.2.Problems Encountered During Siwes

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CHAPTER ONE

1. INTRODUCTION

STUDENT INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME (SIWES) was established by ITF

(Industrial training fund) in 1973 to solve the problem of lack of adequate practical skills preparatory for
employment by Nigerian graduates of tertiary institutions.

The student industrial work scheme (SIWES) is coordinated by the Nigerian university commission (NUC).
Which last for duration of 6 six months for the university and a year for polytechnics.

In the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, SIWES is expected to last for a period of 6 months
starting from the second semester of the third academic year of science program.

1.1 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF SIWES

Students Industrial Work Scheme aims at the following:

1. Provide an avenue for students in institutions of higher learning to acquire industrial skills and experience
in their approved course of study.
2. Prepare students for the industrial work situation which they are likely to meet after graduation.
3. Expose students to work methods and techniques in handling equipment and machinery in their
institutions.
4. Provide students with an opportunity to apply their knowledge in real work situation thereby bridging
the gap between theory and practical.
5. Enlist and strengthen employers’ involvement in the entire education process and prepare students for
employment in industry and commerce.
6. Make transition from the various institutions to the world of work easier and thus, enhance students
contact for job placement.

1.2 OBJECTIVES OF SIWES REPORT

The objective of the SIWES report are as follows:

1. Provide an account of work done through the period of training.
2. Recommend improvement for the scheme.

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 CHAPTER TWO

2.1. ABOUT OML 34 AMT JV

The Oil Mining Lease (OML) 34 is among the assets the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company
(NPDC) and ND Western acquired from Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited
(SPDC) in 2012 during its divestment programme.

ND Western is now the holder of 45% participating interest in OML 34, in an unincorporated JV with
Nigerian Petroleum Development Company Limited (NPDC) that holds the remaining 55% interest
previously held by its parent entity, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation. NPDC is the operators
of the asset

OML 34

OML 34 is in the Western Niger Delta and covers a kilometre 950 square kilometres. The producing fields
are Utorogu, Ughelli East, and Ughelli West, with total flow station capacity of 90 Mbpd. Warri River field
was previously a producing field until an imposed shut-in in 1997. The field is expected to return to
production.

The block has two Gas Plants: one in Utorogu field with 360 MMscfd capacity and the other in Ughelli
East field with 90 MMscfd capacity. The combined fields currently produce an average of 390 MMscfd of
gas, and 17,000 bpd of oil and condensate.

OML 34 is of utmost strategic importance to Nigeria and the West African sub-region, as a major supplier
of gas for electricity generation in Nigeria. It also feeds gas through the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP)
to neighbouring countries.

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2.2 ORGANOGRAM OF THE ORGANISATION

1.5 THE KEY BUSINESS OBJECTIVES OF NPDC ARE:

1. To produce hydrocarbon (oil, gas and condensate) from NPDC assigned concession.
2. to increase NPDC hydrocarbon reserves
3. To profitably market NPDC’s crude oil, gas and condensate.
4. To train and develop a good quality workforce to meet NPDC’s business needs in all facets of the
company’s operations.
5. To operate a safe and friendly environment consistent with standards in the Nigerian oil industry.

VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS IN THE ORGANIZATION

NNPC E&P Limited/ND WESTERN (OML 34 AMT)

• Legal department

• Finance department

• Engineering department
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• Technical and development department
• Audit department

• Non-oil and gas asset department

• Health, safety and environmental department

Asset services department

FACILITIES OF THE COMPANY

Engineers at NNPC E&P Limited typically divide their time, effort, and productivity between the office
and the site. On the job, we use a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment and tools.

NNPC E&P Limited/ND Western owns a total of three flow stations, three gas plants which are:

• UTOROGU FLOWSTATION Current capacity 40,000 BPD

• UGHELLI EAST FLOWSTATION Current capacity 30,000 BPD
• UGHELLI WEST FLOWSTATION Current capacity 30,000 BPD
• UGHELLI EAST GAS PLANT
• UTOROGU NAG 1
• UTOROGU NAG 2

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CHAPTER THREE

2. REPORT ON WORK CARRIED OUT AND EXPERIENCE ACQUIRED

During my industrial training, I was attached to the TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT which comprises of geoscientists, petroleum engineers, well engineers, reservoir
engineers and completion engineers. And I gained insights, knowledge and new experiences. Some of the
various theoretical knowledge gained in the course of my training include the following:

 Introduction To The ASSET & AMT

 Revision Of Exploration and production Fundamentals

 ASSET Evaluation (Manual Petrophysics & Seismic Interpretation)

I. Petrophysics (Logging, Log Interpretation & Evaluation)

II. Seismic (Data Acquisition, Types, Interpretation)

III. Periodic Manual Exercises for i & ii above.

 Drilling & Well Completion Basics

 Well intervention programs

 Introduction to valve

 Flow-station overview

1. RESERVOIR SATURATION TOOL LOGGING OPERATION (RST)

I participated actively in the RST LOGGING OPERATION at Ughelli east well 36 LS.

The reason why this operation was conducted was to ascertain the saturation level of sand in the pay zones.
The pay zones I mean, the reservoir where the well is drilled to produce from. Before this well was
completed, it was accessed and satisfied to have high potential (i.e. they were drilled to produce in a high
capacity) but over time production has declined as a result of change in the various reservoir properties.

What is RST?

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It is a tool that incorporates a neutron generator and a detector used to measure concentrations, including
carbon and oxygen

Why carry out an RST LOGGING

 It is carried out to determine the reservoir saturation in the reservoir {oil water contact, gas water
contact, water-oil contact.

Methodology

Slickline operation:

• Pre RIH surface check for slick-line

• Offloading and positioning of equipment
• Assemblage of BHA and lubricator components
• Rig up
• Install a crossover and then BOP on the well head
• Pressure test the well head which read 500psi
• Take zero at the well head
• RIH with the span jar and gauge cutter
E-line operation:
• Pre RIH and surface checks for E-line
• Offloading and positioning of equipment
• Scalp fold raising
• Assemblage of BHA and lubricator components
• Check for resistance on the weight bar
• Pressure testing the well head and lubricator to check for leakage using water
• Take zero at well head
• Drift/ Dummy run using the used gun, gamma ray tool, weight bar
• Log lithology using gamma ray tool, sigma, pulse neutron
General Reasons for this RST operation

 To denote the interval of the zones in the wellbore

 To take a statistical Data of the Reservoir

 To know the OWC, GWC and the level of Sand in the Reservoir

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 Highlights

• The sands were logged using the gamma ray tool

• HUD was tagged using the gauge cutter at 7808ft
• Casing collar was correlated with sand
• Zero accident occurrence
• Favourable working environment as my supervisors Mr. Deji Akinlade and Mr Obinna Anyanwu were
able to address the community representatives properly

• We didn’t have access to the results from the operation because of the companies data privacy…

Distance pictures taken during the operation

RST tool string Rigging up the pressure control equipments

GUAGE CUTTER, used for drift run….. John Imoke ( distance from the wellhead)

ASSET Evaluation (Manual Petro-physics & Seismic Interpretation)

We were given several projects to work on such as

2. Map interpretation

3. Identifying fault and traps on the various maps

4. Delineating the various contacts such as oil water contact, oil gas contact

5. Correlation across different wells

6. Identifying various reservoirs

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 7. Given recommendations

fig1

Fig 2

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fig3

Fig 1 countoring excises and calculations of oil in place

Fig2 correlation of well logs

Fig 3 map interpretation and cross section

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 THROUGH-TUBING SAND SCREEN HANG-OFF OPERATION

This particular well has a reservoir that is producing good amount of crude oil but also lot of water and as
a result, lots of sand as well. The major reason for this sand production was because well 7l is known to
have an unconsolidated reservoir i.e. it is a well-known to have loosed sand grains and poor cementation.
And as a result, they have high porosity good for oil production but because they are not compacted, they
have the tendency to be produced and swept to the surface whenever you produce water from the well.

And so ones waters break into your perforation it will come with sand especially in unconsolidated
reservoir. And ones this sand breaks out, it becomes a threat to your production system, starting from your
tubing itself. It will start eroding the inner walls of your tubing. But the tubing is a little bit safe in the sense
that the tubing is mostly vertically erect. But when you reach your surface facilities, starting from your
beam and choke box and all the other lines that are erected horizontally (e.g. flow line and flow line pipe)
that’s when you will start seeing the impact of sand and also in your process vessel too. Sand can create
serious catastrophic problems in our flow. So the essence of this well intervention operation in ughelli well
7l, is to successfully install the sand screen hang-off device into the wellbore in other to filter off any
subsequent flow(e.g crude oil) from sand penetration.

Methodology of this operation

Slickline operation:

 Rig up slickline cross over and BOP to well

 Make up slickline PCE
 Make up slickline drift run BHA and rig up slickline PCE to BOP
 Preparation for sand clean out
Coiled tubing

 Rig CT crossover/BOP
 Make up and rig up CT PCEs
 Pressure testing of 300psi-4000psi
 RIH 1.25 and commenced sand clean out
 Pumped over 300bbl of 3% brine(water+KCL)
 Sand was cleaned up to the perforation intervals to ensure tubing is free of sand
 POOH and prepare for sand screen installation
Sand screen operation:

 Make up and rig up SL PCE to wellhead

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  Make up sand screen BHA (Bull plug, 10ft sand screen, 30ft blank pipes, safety joint, paragon
11 packer, electrostatic string tool, slick shot)
 RIH sand screen BHA to 7800ft, pull up to 50ft and tagged top of the packer at 7800ft
 POOH electrostatic setting tool, slick shot tool, and then prepare for gas lifting

GENERAL REASONS FOR THE OPERATION

 To carry out sand clean-out in the wellbore
 To carry out well stimulation
 Installation of sand screen hang-off
 Enhance production from wells(strings) with zero sand production

LOWLIGHT
 Equipment failure
 A fish was lost

NOTE: With the successful installation of through tubing sand screen, subsequent flow of production of
hydrocarbons can be done without the high level of sand control.

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Different equipment’s used for the through tubing sand screen hang off operation

BOTTOM HOLE PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE (BHP/T) CAMPAIGN

Overview of the operation

This campaign is carried out to determine the various bottom hole pressure of all the oil wells that are still
producing to determine the strength of the well

Bottom hole pressure is the pressure at the bottom of the hole usually measured in pounds per square inch

In a flowing well the bottom hole pressure is equal to the pressure drop in the tubing plus the wellhead
pressure

Why are we interested in it?

To check the strength of the well over time

Reservoir pressures are required to obtain knowledge about

1. Reservoir drive mechanism

2. Productivity

3. Length of hydrocarbon Colum

Note early knowledge of each parameter may influence development and production
policy of the reservoir

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Methodology

Slickline operation:

 Rig up slickline cross over and BOP to well

 Make up slickline PCE
 Make up slickline drift run BHA and rig up slickline PCE to BOP
 RIH to tag the subsurface safety valve(SSSV)
 RIH with the GS cooling plum to retrieve the SSSV
 RIH to the SN
 Making up the memory guage and attaching it to the tool string for the Flowing gradient survey
 Observing 5mins for each of this specified RIH depth to take the temperature and pressure data
with time of the well
 RIH to the survey depth(last depth) and the observing 5hrs
 Lining up the well to the test separator and flow station
 SHUT-IN the well after 5hrs has elapsed
 Then observing 12hrs of pressure BUILD-UP after then Static Gradient survey commences

Flowing gradient survey acquire pressure and temperature at different depth

Gradient is the change in the value of a quantity (as temperature pressure or concentration with change in
a given variable and especially per unit on a liner scale

After the flow gradient the well is allowed to flow for 4 hours before it will be shut in for 12 hours so the
pressure can build up then we carry out the static gradient

Flowing gradient are run to determine the bottom hole flowing pressures

While static gradient are the representation of the height of liquid column or static head above the elevation
at any point on the line.

Static gradients are run to determine fluid level.

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WELL LOG INTERPRETATION
Well log is the practice of making a detailed record of the geological formations penetrated by a borehole.
It is used to identify oil and gas intervals, quantify properties of reservoir rock by placing various types of
sensors in the borehole.

The rocks characteristics includes;

Lithology: the physical characteristics of a rock, including colour, composition and texture. In other words,
it is the study of rock. Different rock types exhibit different characters which helps to identify them.

Geological structure: this can be said to be structural geology which is the study of the processes that
result in the formation of geologic structures and how these structures affect rocks. It is usually the result
of the powerful tectonic forces that occur within the earth. These forces fold and break rocks, form deep
faults and build mountains.

Porosity: porosity of a rock is a measure of its ability to hold a fluid. Porosity determines a reservoir
storage capacity

Fluid saturation: this is how much each fluid present in pore spaces of a rock. It affects the ability of each
fluid to flow through porous media.

Degree of drilling fluid invasion: drilling fluid invasion is a process that occurs in a well being drilled
with higher wellbore pressure than the formation pressure. Thereby reducing the quantity of the
discoverable hydrocarbon in place.

Depending on various properties of rock and conditions surrounding the borehole, the emitted signals are
transformed in character and attenuated in strength, which are captured by the sensors.

A well log is a chart that shows the value of the various measurement plotted versus depth.

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Why log a well

• To acquire more knowledge about the condition below the surface by using physical rock properties
of rocks.
• Well logs tell researchers how deep certain formations are and what types of formations are present
subsurface.

Types of logging

• Gamma ray log: this is a log used in measuring naturally occurring gamma radiation to characterize
the rock or sediment in a borehole or drill hole.it correlate zones and identifies lithologies which are
most times sands and shales.
• Resistivity log: this is a method of well logging that works by characterizing the rocks or sediments
in a borehole by measuring its electrical resistivity. Resistivity is a fundamental material property
which represents how strongly a material opposes the flow of electric current. It identifies
hydrocarbon saturation.
• Density, Neutron logs: the combination of these two logs simultaneously records neutron and
density porosity. The density log measures electron density by detecting gamma rays that undergo
compto scattering. The neutron log measures hydrogen concentration in a formation.

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Log interpretation
The ability to interpret log lies in recognizing and understanding the significance of each measurement.
They all works hand in hand to generate a correct interpretation which is to say that you will have to
interpret gamma ray log properly for you to get a better interpretation of the resistivity log and so on.

The gamma ray log which identifies lithology reads from 0 – 150. when the gamma ray tool reaches a shale
zone the signature reads high towards 150 because shale has concentrated radioactive materials while
sandstone and carbonates read low gamma ray.

The resistivity log which reads from 0.2 to 2 working on the same reservoir sand, when there is a
hydrocarbon deposit the signature reads high resistivity because hydrocarbons are low conductors of
electricity while it reads low resistivity where there is water (brine) because water is a good conductor.

Neutron porosity and bulk density are read opposite for proper understanding and pictorial representation.
The neutron reads the amount of hydrogen concentration in a formation.it reads from -15 to 45, gas has
more hydrogen concentration than oil.

Bulk density is the overall density of the matrix and fluid. Within the pores. The log reads from 2.0 – 2.5.
allowing the denser fluid to stay below followed by the less dense fluid. Oil is less dense than water so it
will float on water while gas is less dense than the both so it will stay at the top.

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Log evaluation

The primary objective of formation evaluation is to determine the size of a reservoir, the quantity of
hydrocarbon in place and the reservoirs producing capabilities. There are some basic questions to answer
when evaluating a formation which can be gotten after interpreting the log. These includes;

• Are there hydrocarbon in the formation – What type

• Where do we have them- Depth
• How much is contained in the formation – Quantity
• How producible is it;

FLOW STATION DESCRIPTION

OUTLINE

 Definition of flow station

 Major components of a flow station

 Component protection & station shutdown

 Other facilities of a flow station

A flow station is basically a production facility designed to work on the principle of separation by
gravity.

By gathering hydrocarbon fluids from a group of separating rating the fluids into phases,
transporting the products to their delivery lines or flaring.

With the use of pneumatic instrumentation for control & shutdown fail-safe l safe manner.

Major component of a flow station

 Wells

 Supply lines

 Inlet manifold
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  Separators

 Surge vessel

 Pumps

 Metering skid

 Flare

The wellhead consists of the pieces of equipment mounted at the opening of the well to regulate and
monitor the extraction of hydrocarbons from the underground formation. It also prevents the leaking of
oil or natural gas out of the well and prevents blowouts due to high-pressure formations.

ITS MAJOR COMPONENTS ARE THE MASTER VALVE, WING VALVE, CROWN/SWAB
VALVE, CHOKE VALVE, AND AVA UNITS (AUTOMATIC VALVE ACTUATORS)

INLET MANIFOLD

The inlet manifold comprises ligament headers: test headers, lp headers, and hp headers.

SEPARATOR

A SEPARATOR CAN BE EITHER:

 TWO-PHASE/THREE-PHASE SEPARATOR

 HORIZONTAL/ VERTICAL SEPARATOR

 TEST/ LP / HP SEPARATOR

IT SEPARATES THE MIXTURE OF FLUIDS INTO THEIR DIFFERENT COMPONENTS

BASED ON THE DENSITY OF EACH COMPONENT

SURGE VESSEL

Is the final degassing unit at atmospheric pressure which supplies suction feed to the oil pumps

PUMPS

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They are usually plunger pumps, these pumps are used to evacuate the surge vessel, after which the product
flows out from the common header then to the p.d metering skid

LECTURES ON VALVE

2 VALVES

In the course of this work, I was taught about the roles that valve play in the Oil and gas industry and I was
involved in the Hydrostatic Pressure test and Installation of some valves on the production flowline.

DEFINITION: Valves are mechanical devices that are used to direct and regulate the flow and pressure of
process fluids within a system or a process. They are essential components of piping systems that convey
liquids and gases.

MAJOR COMPONENTS OF A VALVE

The main design components of a valve include.

 Valve disc/plug

 Valve seat

 Valve stem

Valve Disc/Plug

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 This is the part of a valve that allows, stops or throttles the flow of fluids depending on its position.
When the valve is closed the full system pressure is applied across the disc which is why the disc is a
pressure related component. Most valves are named from the design of their disks.

Valve Seat

This is the space designed for the valve disc/plug to allow, stop or throttle flow. It forms a seal with
the disc to stop flow.

Valve Stem

The valve stem provides necessary movement for the valve disc/plug for opening or closing the valve
and is responsible for the proper positioning of the disc. It is connected to the hand wheel, actuator or lever
and at the other side connected to the disc.

Diagram Showing The Basic Components of a Valve

Common Valve Types and Their Uses

Gate Valve

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Gate Valves are designed to start or stop flow when a straight-line flow of fluid and minimum flow
restriction is needed. In service, they can either be fully closed or open

Ball Valve

Ball valve is a quarter turn rotational motion valve that uses a ball shaped disc to stop or start flow. It has a
quick turn on-off operation and is generally used this purpose.

Check Valve

Check valves are designed to open with forward flow and close with reverse flow. They allow flow in one
direction and prevent reverse flow within a pipeline.

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Well testing

It is the system of survey performed on well

 Running downhole tools to measure certain parameters

 Processing of measured parameters

 Estimation of reservoir properties geometry etc

 Analysis and interpretation of inferred reservoir properties

 Recommendations for applying this information for field development

Purposes

 Well productivity and injectivity

 Reservoir type and properties

 Skin factor

 Certain peculiarities of drainage areas

 Permeability anisotropy

 Reservoir drive mechanisms

Exploration

 Formation structure

 Properties

Production

 Flow characteristics

 Monitor and control

 Evaluate efficiency of procedures.

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 Types of well testing

 Pressure builds up

 Pressure falls off

 Well interference

 Drill stem test.

EXPERIENCED GAINED

The period of my Industrial attachment was a period of exposure to the real life work-place situations
and to new areas of geoscience-life workplace explored by students.

Some of the new experiences I gained during this period are itemized below:

1. Geoscience Tools/software Familiarisation: Working in the oil and gas industry has exposed me to
various tools and software’s that I previously didn’t know about or had never seen. I am now
familiar with software such as PETREL E&P, pressure gauges, PCE, tool strings etc

2. Work Ethics: During my Industrial training program, I learnt about vital values to have as a member
of the work force and saw first-hand why FUPRE places emphases on values such as decent
dressing, conduct and punctuality. At my place of industrial attachment, lateness to work which
starts from after 8am was not acceptable for everyone. Everyone is expected to behave and dress
decently at work.

3. Interpreting seismic data: During my industrial attachment, I learnt how to interpret seismic data
and formation evaluation.

4. Career Path: Working in the oil and gas industry has exposed me into various paths and options I
can choose to explore in field of study after the completion of my bachelor’s degree.

5. Teamwork: One key personal value I improved on was on my people skill. Due to the nature of
most of the tasks, I had to work as part of a team comprising of other interns and staffs. I learnt to
be open to other ideas and opinions. On multiple occasions, we were able to criticise our ideas
resulting to a more resounded solution to various problems and complete tasks in a record time.

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 6. Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Induction: During my industrial attachment, I took part in a
compulsory HSE Induction which was an interactive tutorial on HSE. During this tutorial, I was
made aware of how to keep our health, people, material assets on the field and the environment safe
as best as possible. I learnt about the three HSE Golden rules which are respect, comply and
intervene. We were given Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and always expected to wear them
before given entrance in to the field locations. We were also cautioned for no horseplay on the field.

7. Presentation Skills: During the course of my industrial training, I was required to make a
presentation on experiences and knowledge gained to the technical development department. This
presentation in compulsory after any field operation that I am involve in. which boosted my
confidence in presenting to people and drove me to learn more.

CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED

Although my SIWES internship period was a great experience, I did not encounter much challenges
during the course of the industrial training.

Community Unrest: Sometimes, while at field locations or on our way there, we hear of community unrest
within the host communities which spreads fear and could lead to stopping ongoing projects for the time
being.

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CONCLUSION

In conclusion, the SIWES exercise has been an eye opener to opportunities and an invaluable experience
in the field. I was privileged to learn a lot from the SIWES through all the tasks and job outlines available
at NPDC/ND Western in one way or the other. It also gave me a chance to use some of the knowledge I
gained while in school.

Also working with other people taught me the importance of good conduct and a good work ethic. It
prepared me for the possible experience I am bound to face in future.

On a final note, I believe the SIWES program is an amazing platform for exposure to students in Higher
Institutions to gain hands-on experiences that would lead to schools releasing graduates with adequate
theoretical and practical knowledge.

RECOMMENDATION

Based on my experience and observations during my industrial training exercise, I made the following
recommendations in order to help the company create a better experience for subsequent interns.

 Better Pay: A better pay is a vital part of staff welfare and a proper motivation for optimum
functionality. I believe that the company should endeavour to increase the pay of their interns in
order to enable them function at their very best.

 Securing Placement: The institution and ITF should assist students in securing a place of
attachment. The ITF could liaise with some companies that will take up students for industrial
training. This will help students who find it difficult to find a place of attachment or who end up in
companies where they do nothing.

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 REFERENCES

OML 34 Flow Station Operator Training Manual

P7906-PC-MIP-Operator training MHu 20160808

Oil and Gas production Handbook by Havard Devold

©2006 ABB ATPA Oil and Gas

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