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Petroleum Geology: Video Library For Exploration & Production Specialists
Petroleum Geology: Video Library For Exploration & Production Specialists
Over 113 programs are now available in IHRDC's Video Library for E&P Specialists, a
Petroleum Geology
Seven modules providing a complete introduction to the geological factors necessary for
commercial accumulations of hydrocarbons.
Fundamentals of Petroleum Geology Series
Basic Skills of the Petroleum Geologist Series
Wellsite Geology Series
Wireline Well Logging Series
Reservoir Series
Structural Geology and Global Tectonics Series
Geochemistry Series
Special Geological Techniques
Reservoir Series
While source, trap and seal are critical to any prospect, the proof is in the reservoir.
Focusing on two common types--sandstones and carbonates--this series examines
depositional models and how to recognize and evaluate subsurface reservoirs.
GL501 Concepts and Methods of Subsurface Facies Analysis
Author: D.C. Morrill
Videotape: 60 minutes
Manual: 228 pages, 150 illustrations
Reviews basic parameters in defining a facies--lithology, sedimentary structures, paleontology,
geometry and associated environments. Discusses information sources, including cores, cuttings,
well logs and seismic, and summarizes diagnostic features of major facies. Presents case studies on
environmental diagnosis of productive sandstone and carbonate reservoirs.
GL502 Exploration for Nonmarine Sandstone Reservoirs
Authors: S.L. Montgomery and R.C. Selley
Videotape: 65 minutes
Manual: 134 pages, 89 illustrations
Presents basic concepts and techniques of exploration for nonmarine sandstone reservoirs. Applies
common tools for examining nonmarine settings--such as rivers, desert dunes and lakes-- in terms of
their genesis and recognition in the subsurface.
GL503 Exploration for Marginal Marine Sandstone Reservoirs
Author: D.C. Morrill
Videotape: 58 minutes
Manual: 191 pages, 107 illustrations
Examines coastal barrier islands, shallow-marine shoals, bars and deltas, presenting depositional
and erosional conditions dominant during formation. Describes diagnosis and recognition through
use of seismic, well-log, map and core data.
GL504 Exploration for Shelf and Deepwater Marine Sandstone Reservoirs
Author: D.C. Morrill
Videotape: 48 minutes
Manual: 158 pages, 111 illustrations
Describes characteristics of shelf and deepwater sand reservoirs, including elongate submarine
fans, radial submarine fans and slope-apron systems. Presents detection methods including seismic,
well-log, core analysis, paleontology and production studies.
GL505 Porosity Evolution of Sandstone Reservoirs
Authors: D.A. McDonald and V. Schmidt
Videotape: 53 minutes
Manual: 149 pages, 90 illustrations
Describes porosity evolution in all sandstone reservoirs, regardless of depositional environment, and
reviews factors that control primary and secondary porosity. Evaluates tools and techniques used for
description of sandstone porosity and porosity evolution. Illustrates applications of porosity evolution
through case studies.
GL506 Exploration in Carbonate Rocks
Author: P. Rose
Videotape: 58 minutes
Manual: 242 pages, 90 illustrations
Available in Spanish
Introduces carbonates by examining formation and deposition, focusing on ramp and slope models
and the depositional settings within them. Presents field examples of ancient and modern carbonate
deposits and their reservoir characteristics.
GL507 Porosity Evolution in Carbonate Rocks
Author: R.M. Lloyd
Videotape: 55 minutes
Manual: 112 pages, 59 illustrations
Demonstrates the systematic evolution of carbonate porosity and describes classifications and
conditions used for predicting porosity distribution. Discusses depositional and diagenetic models of
carbonates. Field studies illustrate how to handle porosity parameters in production planning.
GL508 Evaporites and Their Importance for Petroleum Exploration
Author: J. Warren
Videotape: 40 minutes
Manual: 230 pages, 99 illustrations
Describes characteristics of evaporites and examines their relationship to hydrocarbon
accumulations, including their role as source beds, reservoirs, traps and seals. Discusses evaporite
mineralogy and diagenesis, as well as analysis and identification techniques. Field examples
illustrate occurrences, evaluation and significance of evaporite structures
GL509 Sequence Stratigraphy
Author: P.K. Trabant, Ph.D.
Videotape: 40 minutes
Manual: 110 pages, 46 illustrations
Reviews a typical stratigraphic sequence, and examines each of its component systems tracts.
Stresses the interplay between sea level and sediment supply and how this interplay affects
depositional geometries. Presents a methodology for interpreting stratigraphic sequences,
incorporating well, seismic and biostratigraphic data. Discusses current controversies and future
trends.
Geochemistry Series
These two modules cover the origins of petroleum, tracing the maturation of organic
matter and detailing how geochemistry can be applied to petroleum exploration.
GL701 Introduction to Exploration Geochemistry
Author: J.G. Bond
Videotape: 65 minutes
Manual: 352 pages, 124 illustrations
Focuses on characteristics and chemical makeup of petroleum, tracing maturation of organic matter
to petroleum. Emphasizes development of kerogen and bitumen as transitional steps, and explains
modification of intermediate materials during diagenesis, catagenesis, and metagenesis in response
to increasing subsurface temperature. Presents examples of source-rock studies, crude-oil
correlations and crude oil-source rock parings.
GL702 Application of Exploration Geochemistry to Petroleum Exploration
Author: J.G. Bond
Videotape: 60 minutes
Manual: 321 pages, 115 illustrations
Demonstrates uses and limitations of geochemical techniques and their importance in exploration
and production. Presents appropriate sample selection and preparation, as well as analytical
techniques used in laboratories. Reviews and integrates basic source rock and crude oil evaluation
programs into more advanced basin study and modeling programs.
Operations Fundamentals
OP110 Basic Principles of Pressure and Temperature
Videotape: 30 minutes Instructor Guide: 57 pages
Student Manual: 39 pages Transparencies: 13
Available in Spanish and Russian
Introduces the concepts of pressure and temperature. Explains temperature scales and
measurement techniques. Illustrates effects of pressure and temperature changes in liquids and
gases, and defines vapor pressure, surface tension, evaporation, condensation and compressibility.
OP120 Principles of Lubrication
Videotape: 30 minutes Instructor Guide: 62 pages
Student Manual: 48 pages Transparencies: 4
Discusses the purpose of lubrication, the types of friction and specific lubricant characteristics.
Illustrates circulating, force-fed and stationary lubricating systems, along with typical fittings and
seals. Outlines inspection procedures along with fire and accident prevention methods.
Operations Safety
OP210 Hydrogen Sulfide Principles
Videotape: 32 minutes Instructor Guide: 45 pages
Student Manual: 41 pages Transparencies: 5
Available in Spanish and Russian
Outlines the physical properties of hydrogen sulfide and its effects on humans. Explains exposure
controls, monitors, respirators and safe operating practices, along with contingency plans and
emergency procedures.
OP220 Safety Relief Valves and Rupture Discs
Videotape: 32 minutes Instructor Guide: 58 pages
Student Manual: 46 pages Transparencies: 9
Available in Spanish and Russian
Introduces pressure relief mechanisms. Describes pressure relief valves, including components,
operation and installation procedures. Discusses and compares rupture discs and their construction
and operation relative to relief valves.
OP230 Confined Space and Vessel Entry
Videotape: 38 minutes Instructor Guide: 39 pages
Student Manual: 68 pages Transparencies: 10
Available in Spanish and Russian
Highlights the hazards of confined space entry and presents a formal procedure for planning and
carrying out cleaning and maintenance in such areas. Illustrates correct operating procedures and
includes an appendix with sample checklists and permits.
OP240 Blinding
Videotape: 28 minutes Instructor Guide: 44 pages
Student Manual: 68 pages Transparencies: 15
Available in Spanish and Russian
Describes blinding principles, including types of blinds as well as equipment commonly mistaken for
blinds. Describes preparations and procedures for installing and removing blinds.
OP260 Lockout/Tagout
Videotape: 15 minutes Instructor Guide: 33 pages
Student Manual: 33 pages Transparencies: 6
Available in Spanish and Russian
Describes the principles of lockout/tagout, focusing primarily on electrical systems and equipment.
Demonstrates the proper procedures for lockout/tagout.
OP270 Fire and Safe Work Permit
Videotape: 22 minutes Instructor Guide: 40 pages
Student Manual: 58 pages Transparencies: 9
Available in Spanish and Russian
Explains criteria for establishing proper safety precautions when work in a "classified area" requires
an open flame, welding, burning, grinding, blasting, opening energized electrical junction boxes or
use of other spark-producing devices. Defines "in-service welding" and "hot tapping."
OP280 Excavating and Trenching
Videotape: 22 minutes Instructor Guide: 36 pages
Student Manual: 48 pages Transparencies: 8
Presents guidelines and requirements for excavating and trenching, including criteria for special
precautions such as sloping, benching and shoring. Discusses respective responsibilities, a
"competent person," different soil types and when a trench or excavation becomes a confined space.
Production Systems
OP340 Beam Pumping Unit Principles
Videotape: 24 minutes Instructor Guide: 49 pages
Student Manual: 45 pages Transparencies: 13
Explains the primary function of the beam pump surface unit and details the functions of each
component. Illustrates the general categories of beam pumping units. Highlights the prime mover
and power transmission elements. Lists key lubrication points for the unit.
OP341 Sucker Rod Pumping Principles
Videotape: 35 minutes Instructor Guide: 55 pages
Student Manual: 48 pages Transparencies: 15
Describes sucker rods and sucker rod pumps. Explains factors affecting the life of this equipment
and the warning signs of incorrect or inefficient operations.
Pumps
OP710 Centrifugal Pump Principles
Videotape: 35 minutes Instructor Guide: 59 pages
Student Manual 43 pages Transparencies: 9
Available in Spanish and Russian
Illustrates the external and internal components of centrifugal pumps and their functions. Describes
each of the six major centrifugal pump classification features.
OP720 Positive Displacement Pump Principles
Videotape: 25 minutes Instructor Guide: 51 pages
Student Manual: 36 pages Transparencies: 10
Available in Spanish and Russian
Outlines positive displacement pump operating principles. Illustrates the principles of reciprocating
pumps such as the piston, plunger and diaphragm pumps. Explains rotary pump principles using
examples of gear, lobe and screw pumps. Illustrates the internal workings of each operating pump.
Instrumentation
OP810 Principles of Instrumentation and Process
Control I
Videotape: 48 minutes Instructor Guide: 53 pages
Student Manual: 53 pages Transparencies: 10
Available in Spanish and Russian
Introduces process control and the associated instrumentation used in oil and gas production and
processing. Explains feedback and feedforward control systems, along with the workings of typical
instruments used to measure petroleum temperature, pressure, level and flow.
Operations Specialties
OP911 Offshore Crane Operation I
Videotape: 30 minutes Instructor Guide: 35 pages
Student Manual: 60 pages Transparencies: 11
Introduces both hydraulic and mechanical crane components, controls and power flows. Illustrates
fundamental crane operation principles. Emphasizes safe offshore crane operation.
OP912 Offshore Crane Operation II
Videotape: 30 minutes Instructor Guide: 37 pages
Student Manual: 48 pages Transparencies: 8
Continues discussion of offshore crane operation, covering inspection and maintenance of offshore
cranes and wire rope. Illustrates safe rigging and lifting procedures. Modules I and II together
provide comprehensive instruction in safe crane operation.
OP960 Heat Exchanger Principles
Videotape: 21 minutes Instructor Guide: 41 pages
Student Manual: 29 pages Transparencies: 8
Introduces the concept of heat transfer between fluids. Describes and explains basic heat transfer
equipment (coolers, heaters, condensers, vaporizers, etc.) and primary exchanger configurations
(double pipe, plate, shell and tube, aerial).
Illustrates internal functions and field applications.
OP980 Environmental Compliance Fundamentals
Videotape: 35 minutes Instructor Guide: 49 pages
Student Manual: 45 pages Transparencies: 7
Provides a basic overview of the philosophy and structure of environmental protection policies.
Presents definitions of types of regulations, along with the materials and sites involved. Illustrates
compliance with regulations during routine operations