Asphaltene Is an Old Problem — Do We Have a New Solution? (PRO 515)
COURSE SCHEDULE
| Code | Date | Location | price (€)* |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRO 515 | 4 - 6 Nov 2026 | Online | 1980 |
| PRO 515 | 2 - 4 Sep 2026 | Stavanger | 2640 |
COURSE OVERVIEW
The main objective of this course is to provide a solid foundation in the current understanding of asphaltene behavior, along with an introduction to advanced experimental equipment and techniques that enable more accurate data acquisition.
The course presents modern experimental methods capable of generating detailed data on the asphaltene phase boundary, as well as the effects of shear and temperature gradients on asphaltene deposition. Advanced laboratory setups based on Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM), in addition to conventional testing equipment, are discussed and demonstrated as tools for obtaining high-quality experimental measurements.
Improved experimental accuracy leads to more reliable modeling and, consequently, more effective mitigation and remediation strategies for asphaltene-related flow assurance challenges.
COURSE OUTLINE
3 days
Day 1
o Introduction to asphaltene
o Phase behavior of pure, binary & multi-component systems
o Basic PVT & Importance of matching bubble/dew points
o Conditions that could result in asphaltene destabilization
o Places the asphaltene problems may occur
o Sampling & conditioning
o SARA analysis
Day 2
oVarious tests equipment, their advantages, and disadvantages
o Introduction to Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM)
o Effect of shear
o Effect of temperature gradient
o Various test procedures
Modelling asphaltene
oVarious tests equipment, their advantages, and disadvantages
o Introduction to Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM)
o Effect of shear
o Effect of temperature gradient
o Various test procedures
Modelling asphaltene
Day 3
o Conventional asphaltene tests techniques
o Testing the lab vs field conditions
o Why some inhibitors do not work in field conditions
o Why QCM can provide a more accurate data
o Quality assurance
o Can we recover samples?
o How to remove asphaltene deposits
o Can we develop a monitoring system?
o Modelling asphaltene deposition
oHow to use experimental data?
oCase studies
INSTRUCTORS
First Instrutor Profile
Instructor is internationally recognized expert in gas hydrates, flow assurance, PVT analysis, phase behavior, and H₂S/CO₂-rich reservoir fluids. His expertise also includes production technology and enhanced oil recovery (EOR). He leads the Hydrate, Flow Assurance, and Phase Equilibria Research Group and serves as Director of both the International Centre for Gas Hydrate Research and the Centre for Flow Assurance Research (C-FAR). He is also Managing Director of HYDRAFACT Limited, a Heriot-Watt spin-out specializing in flow assurance and PVT.
He received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 9th International Conference on Gas Hydrates (2017) for over 25 years of contributions to hydrate research. His research group was also recognized by IChemE as one of the top 10 UK examples highlighting the impact of Chemical Engineering.
Secound Instrutor Profile
Instructor has been an Associate Professor at the Petroleum University of Technology, Ahwaz, Iran, since 2013. He holds a Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering from Sharif University of Technology. He has over three years of experience as a Production and Process Engineer with NIOC in Aghajari, Iran, and ten years of experience as a Senior Reservoir Engineer with NIOC in Ahwaz. He has authored more than 20 publications on asphaltenes, covering both experimental studies and modeling, and continues to conduct active research in this field.
FAQ
DESIGNED FOR
Petroleum, production, process, design, drilling engineers/ operators/ technicians/ managers.
COURSE LEVEL
o Intermediate
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The main learning objectives are:
o Asphaltenes and their properties
o Conditions that could result in Asphaltene formation and deposition
o Sampling and sample restoration
o Generating accurate experimental data
o Test equipment/techniques
o PVT modelling; Asphaltene modelling;
o Asphaltene inhibitors, dispersants, solvents
o Testing inhibitors in the lab vs field application
o The reasons behind the poor performance of some Inhibitors
o Remove asphaltene deposition
o Monitoring systems
o Modelling deposition simulation
o Case studies
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