Steam Distribution and Metering Course Information

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Steam Distribution & Metering Tutorial

This one-day professional short course offered by Integrated Sciences Group covers the basic concepts of steam generation, two-phase steam properties, and flow of steam through surface lines, pipe tees and control valves. It also includes a comprehensive, up-to-date review of steam flow splitting, rate control and metering devices used in the petroleum industry. Guidelines are presented for selecting the appropriate methods and devices for improving steam distribution and designing a cost effective monitoring program.

Part 1 - Steam Generation

The first part of instruction covers basic steam generation concepts and the thermodynamic properties of two-phase steam.

Basic Generator Operation
Conventional Units
Co-generation Units
Generator Plant Design Criteria

Two-Phase Steam Properties
Pressure and Temperature
Quality
Specific Volume and Density
Total and Internal Energies
Enthalpy

Generator Efficiency
Combustion of Hydrocarbon Fuels
Flue Gas Analysis
Steam Effluent Analysis
Tubing Scale

Part 2 - Steam Distribution

A comprehensive review of two-phase steam flow through surface lines, pipe tees and control valves is presented in Part 2 of the course.

Two-Phase Flow Regimes
Vertical Pipes
Horizontal Pipes
Flow Regime Maps

Rate Control
Critical Flow Principles
Adjustable Chokes
Straight-Bore Chokes

Pressure Loss
Basic Flow Equations
Empirical Correlations

Heat Loss
Governing Equations
Heat Transfer Mechanisms
Sample Calculations

Flow Splitting at Pipe Tees
Side-branching Tees
Reduced Side-branch Diameter Tees
Impacting Tees

Part 3 - Steam Metering

Part 3 of the course reviews the basic operating principles of steam metering equipment that has been or is currently being used in the petroleum industry.

Flow Rate Measurement
Orifice Plates
Critical Flow Chokes

Steam Quality Measurement
Densitometer
Radiation Detectors
Dielectric Sensor

Combined Rate and Quality Measurement
Dual-Orifice and Orifice-Choke
SteamScan Device
Separator Vessel

Part 4 - System Optimization

The last part of the class covers recent advances for improved two-phase flow splitting and rate control. A set of basic guidelines for improving steam distribution systems is also discussed.

Practical Considerations

Modified Pipe Tees
Side-branching Tees
Impacting Tees

Recommended Guidelines
Flow Splitting
Flow Control
Steam Monitoring

Tapered-Bore Chokes
Pressure Recovery Process
Critical vs Subcritical Flow
Calculated vs Measured Rates

This course is designed for facility, reservoir, and production engineers currently responsible for the design, implementation and management of steamflood or cyclic steam stimulation projects. However, the contents of this course are also beneficial for field supervisors responsible for steam plant operation and other technical personnel involved in the monitoring and evaluation of steamflood or cyclic steam stimulation projects.

Ms. Suzanne Castrup has over twenty-five years of experience in thermally enhanced oil recovery. Prior to joining Integrated Sciences Group, Ms. Castrup was Technical Advisor for Thermally Enhanced Oil Recovery in Chevrons Western Basins Group providing expert consultation on all aspects of steamflood and cyclic steam project design, implementation and evaluation. She was also a Production/Reservoir Engineer, managing both cyclic steam stimulation and steamflood projects in several heavy oil properties in the Cymric and Midway Sunset Fields.

An expert in heat management, Ms. Castrup spent eleven years as a Research Engineer at Chevron Oil Field Research Company conducting laboratory and field experiments to better understand surface and subsurface heat management processes. She has published numerous technical papers and holds several patents relating to heavy oil recovery. She is a recipient of the 2006 SPE Western Region Award and the 2007 SPE International Award for distinguished contributions to petroleum engineering projects, facilities and construction. Click Here for a list of professional accomplishments.

Registration

No classes are currently scheduled. Contact Integrated Sciences Group at 800-400-7866 or training@isgmax.com if you are interested in scheduling an on-site class.

Prerequisites

None.

What to Bring

Pens and student course books will be provided.