Introduction to Completion Design - 5 Days Professional Training Course

Course Overview

This intensive 5-day training program provides essential knowledge of well completion design, equipment selection, and operational practices for oil and gas production. Aligned with API, ISO, and SPE standards.

Target Audience: Petroleum engineers, completion engineers, production engineers, drilling engineers, and technical professionals in the oil and gas industry.

DAY 1: Completion Fundamentals & Casing/Tubing Design

Morning Session

• Introduction to well completion design

• Completion design workflow and decision-making

• Reservoir considerations (permeability, pressure, temperature)

• Formation damage mechanisms

• Well architecture and trajectory planning

• Casing program design and selection criteria

Afternoon Session

• Completion types: open-hole vs. cased-hole

• Single-zone vs. multi-zone completions

• Tubing design and material selection

• API specifications and grades

• Completion selection matrix

• Workshop: Completion type selection exercise

DAY 2: Perforation & Stimulation

Morning Session

• Perforation design fundamentals

• Shaped charge technology and performance

• Wireline conveyed perforating (WCP)

• Tubing conveyed perforating (TCP)

• Perforation parameters optimization

• Matrix acidizing principles and fluids

Afternoon Session

• Hydraulic fracturing fundamentals

• Proppant and fluid selection

• Horizontal well completions

• Multistage fracturing (plug-and-perf, ball-and-sleeve)

• Unconventional reservoir completions

• Workshop: Perforation design calculations

DAY 3: Sand Control & Artificial Lift

Morning Session

• Sand production mechanisms

• Wire-wrapped screens and expandable screens

• Gravel pack design and operations

• Frac-and-pack completions

• Sand control selection criteria

• Workshop: Sand control method selection

Afternoon Session

• Artificial lift fundamentals and selection

• Sucker rod pumping (beam pumps)

• Electric submersible pumps (ESP)

• Gas lift systems

• Progressive cavity pumps (PCP)

• Plunger lift and hydraulic pumps

• Workshop: Artificial lift selection exercise

DAY 4: Smart Completions & Advanced Equipment

Morning Session

• Intelligent well completions (IWC) overview

• Downhole sensors and monitoring systems

• Interval control valves (ICV)

• Inflow control devices (ICD/AICD)

• Multi-zone optimization strategies

• Smart completion ROI analysis

Afternoon Session

• Wellhead and Christmas tree equipment

• API 6A specifications

• Downhole safety valves (SCSSV)

• Packers and flow control equipment

• HPHT completion challenges

• Flow assurance considerations

• Workshop: Smart completion design case study

DAY 5: Operations, Integrity & Emerging Technologies

Morning Session

• Completion installation procedures

• Well integrity management fundamentals

• Pressure testing and barrier verification

• Workover and intervention operations

• Troubleshooting common completion failures

• Production logging and surveillance

Afternoon Session

• Digital completions and Industry 4.0

• Data analytics and machine learning applications

• Environmental and sustainability considerations

• Economics and cost optimization

• Comprehensive Case Study: Integrated completion design project

• Course review and Q&A

• Final Assessment & Certification

Learning Outcomes

✅ Design fit-for-purpose well completions
✅ Select appropriate completion equipment and methods
✅ Design perforation and stimulation programs
✅ Apply sand control and artificial lift technologies
✅ Evaluate intelligent completion applications
✅ Perform cost-benefit analysis
✅ Apply API/ISO industry standards
✅ Troubleshoot completion problems

Course Delivery

• Interactive lectures with expert instructors

• Hands-on workshops and calculations

• Real-world case studies

• Software demonstrations

• Group exercises and discussions

• Comprehensive course manual

• Certificate of completion

Course Information

Duration: 5 days (40 hours)
Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily
Class Size: Maximum 20-25 participants
Language: English
CPD Credits: 40 hours
Format: In-person / Virtual / Corporate in-house

Prerequisites

• Engineering degree (petroleum/mechanical preferred)

• Basic understanding of oil and gas operations

• No prior completion experience required

Who Should Attend?

👷 Completion Engineers | 🎓 Petroleum Engineers | 📊 Production Engineers | 🔧 Drilling Engineers | 💼 Field Operations Personnel | 📈 Project Managers | 🌐 Technical Consultants

Why Choose This Course?

🎯 Comprehensive 5-day curriculum
👨‍🏫 20+ years instructor experience
💼 Industry-relevant case studies
🛠️ Practical workshops
📊 Economic optimization focus
🌍 API, ISO, SPE standards
📜 Career advancement essential
🤝 Professional networking

Registration

Early Bird: 15% off (30+ days advance)
Group Rate: 20% off (3+ participants)
Corporate Training: Custom in-house available

Related Courses

• Advanced Completion Design (5 days)

• Artificial Lift Optimization (3 days)

• Smart Well Technology (3 days)

• Hydraulic Fracturing Fundamentals (4 days)

Enroll Today - Master Well Completion Design!

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