PROGRAM SUMMARY:
Identifies key reservoir rock properties and provides guidelines and procedures for identifying, measuring and evaluating reservoir rock parameters. Lists basic properties of hydrocarbon reservoir fluids and formation water. Examines phase behavior, PVT properties, and categorization of hydrocarbon fluid systems. Describes equipment and procedures for fluid sampling and laboratory analysis. Presents correlations used to estimate reservoir fluid behavior. Introduces the equipment and procedures used in core analysis. Outlines coring program objectives and design considerations, as well as steps taken to properly preserve representative reservoir samples. Illustrates routine and special core analysis techniques. BACKGROUND LEARNING:
Complete the following IPIMS.ep Background Learning courses:

Reservoirs Hydrocarbon Properties Subsurface Environment Fluid Sampling and Analysis Coring and Core Analysis

ACTION LEARNING:
Complete the following simulated job assignments:

Reservoir Rock and Fluid Properties - Define the properties of the reservoir rock/fluid system.

RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT:
Submit a short (3 to 5 page) original paper of publishable quality devoted to some aspect of Reservoir Rock and Fluid Properties. Include one or more recommendations for applying technology, better operating practices or improved business practices within your company. Alternatively, you may prepare a research report summarizing recent developments in technology, business or management practices, with references, that will be of interest to your management. Your IHRDC mentor must approve the assignment topic in advance, and the final report must be accepted by your manager and the IHRDC mentor before credit is received.