Water Well Operation and Treatments

OUTLINE COURSE

Day 1

Fundamentals of Water Management in Oilfield Operations

• Introduction to Water Management in Oilfields
  • Importance of water in drilling, production, and secondary recovery.
  • Overview of water sources (produced water, surface water, groundwater).
• Water Quality Considerations
  • Key water quality parameters (TEDS, pH, hardness, contaminants).
  • Impact of poor water quality on oilfield operations and equipment.
• Water Treatment Objectives and Processes
  • Overview of treatment goals: removal of solids, prevention of scaling, etc.
  • Introduction to basic water treatment processes (filtration, sedimentation).
• Regulatory and Environmental Framework
  • Environmental regulations in water management.
  • Compliance, reporting, and best practices in environmental stewardship.

Day 2

Advanced Water Treatment Technologies

• Physical Water Treatment Processes
  • Detailed exploration of filtration, sedimentation, and flotation techniques.
  • Case studies of physical treatment in oilfield operations.
• Chemical Water Treatment Processes
  • Understanding chemical processes (precipitation, coagulation, inoculation).
  • Application of chemical treatments in oilfields.
• Desalination and Water Purification
  • Overview of desalination techniques (reverse osmosis, electrolysis).
  • Application and challenges of desalination in oilfield environments.
• Produced Water Management
  • Technologies and strategies for treating and reusing produced water.
  • Case studies on produced water management in oilfields.

Day 3

Water Well Drilling and Operation Techniques

• Introduction to Water Well Construction
  • Overview of water well types and their applications in oilfields.
  • Drilling methods and well construction processes.
• Well Design and Material Selection
  • Designing water wells for optimal yield and longevity.
  • Choosing materials and techniques for well completion.
• Water Well Testing and Development
  • Methods for testing well performance (yield tests, draw down tests).
  • Well development and stimulation techniques.
• Monitoring and Maintenance of Water Wells
  • Routine monitoring techniques for assessing well health.
  • Maintenance practices to extend the life of water wells.

Day 4

Troubleshooting and Optimising Well Performance

• Assessing Water Well Performance
  • Key indicators of well performance (yield, efficiency, water quality).
  • Techniques for regular assessment and monitoring.
• Common Challenges in Water Wells
  • Identifying issues such as scaling, corrosion, and bacterial growth.
  • Diagnostic techniques for pinpointing well issues.
• Remediation and Rehabilitation Techniques
  • Methods for restoring well performance (chemical treatment, mechanical cleaning).
  • Advanced techniques for rehabilitating compromised wells.
• Water Well Abandonment Procedures
  • Best practices for safely decommissioning wells.
  • Regulatory considerations and environmental impacts.

Day 5

Integrated Water Management Strategies

• Developing Integrated Water Management Plans
  • Principles of integrated water management in oilfield operations.
  • Creating water management plans tailored to specific operational needs.
• Reuse and Recycling of Water in Oilfields
  • Technologies and strategies for water reuse and recycling.
  • Case studies of successful water management initiatives.
• Emerging Trends and Innovations in Water Management
  • Overview of new technologies in water treatment and well operations.
  • Future trends in water management in oilfield applications.
• Course Review and Practical Applications
  • Review of key concepts covered throughout the course.
  • Interactive case studies and group discussions.
  • Q&A session, participant feedback, and course wrap-up.