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Petroleum Engineering Graduate Seminar
Wed, Apr 06, 2016 @ 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
Conferences, Lectures, & Seminars
Speaker: Rajan N. Chokshi , Accutant Solutions
Talk Title: Artificial Lift Applications in Unconventional & Tight Reservoirs
Abstract: The unique challenges of hydrocarbon production from shale reservoirs have required operators to take a fresh approach to asset development. Decisions about well placement, geometry, completion, and production are interrelated and must be addressed as part of life cycle planning. Artificial lift systems must be configured for rapidly changing and dynamic production environments. Migration from one lift technology to another is often required for wells that typically experience steep production decline rates. This presentation discusses the unique challenges of unconventional production and presents current production trends supported by field examples. Recommendations for optimizing production from shale and tight reservoirs are presented.
Biography: Dr. Rajan Chokshi works as Optimizer for Accutant Solutions of Houston -“ A training and consulting services provider for production optimization.
In a career spanning over 30 years, Chokshi has worked on petroleum and software engineering projects globally in the areas of multi-phase flow, artificial lift design, and production optimization in oil and gas industries for national oil company and service providers. He continues to consult and teach courses in these areas for SPE, universities and other organizations. His interests are developing and nurturing young talent globally, technology integration and commercialization.
Dr. Chokshi serves on the SPE global committees for training and production awards. He holds a Bachelors and Masters in Chemical Engineering from the Gujarat Univarsity and IIT-Kanpur, India; and a Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Tulsa, USA.
Host: USC Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
More Information: Chokshi Seminar_4_6_16.doc
Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 324
Audiences: Everyone Is Invited
Contact: Juli Legat
