1. 2001 ASME/API Gas-Lift Workshop
Introduction to Gaslift Valve Testing
Chaired by Ken Decker, Decker Technology, Inc.
With presentations by
Cleon Dunham - OAC, Inc
Burney Waring – Shell USA
Shauna Noonan - Chevron
Naiza Abdullah and Marianna Jamil - BSP

2. 2001 ASME/API Gas-Lift Workshop
Agenda
Purpose of API 11V2 RP
Importance of Gaslift Valve Testing
Importance of Gaslift Valve Modeling
Presentations
Quality Assurance Roundtable

3. 2001 ASME/API Gas-Lift Workshop
Purpose of API 11V2 RP
Establish a uniform method of determining gaslift valve performance
Highlight the need to establish performance as an important engineering criteria

4. 2001 ASME/API Gas-Lift Workshop
Importance of Gaslift Valve Testing
Verify that the valve actually works as the manufacturer states it works.
Provide a reliable basis for sizing ports and chokes in gaslift installations
Provide a means for comparing the performance of different types of valves
Provide a basis upon which improvements can be made to gaslift valves

5. 2001 ASME/API Gas-Lift Workshop
Importance of Gaslift Valve Modeling
Provide a means for installation designers to determine the gas throughput for any pressure and temperature conditions
Provide a means for computer based design and troubleshooting that relies on tested performance rather than assumed performance
Provide a means to compare the performance of different types of valves

6. 2001 ASME/API Gas-Lift Workshop
Testing and Modeling Gas-Lift Valves by
Ken Decker, Decker Technology
Cleon Dunham, Oilfield Automation Consulting

7. 2001 ASME/API Gas-Lift Workshop
Using Chokes in
Unloading Gas-Lift Valves by
Ken Decker, Decker Technology
Cleon Dunham, Oilfield Automation Consulting
Burney Waring, Shell EP Technology, Applications, Research

8. 2001 ASME/API Gas-Lift Workshop
Erosion Testing of Standard Monel Gaslift Valve Seats
Informal Presentation by
Shauna Noonan, Chevron Petroleum
Ken Decker, Decker Technology

9. 2001 ASME/API Gas-Lift Workshop
Routine Validation Testing
of Every Gas-Lift Valve
Informal Presentation by
Naiza Abdullah, Brunei Shell Petroleum
Ken Decker, Decker Technology
Cleon Dunham, Oilfield Automation Consulting

10. 2001 ASME/API Gas-Lift Workshop
Is there a need for Gas-Lift Equipment Quality Assurance
Roundtable discussion
With
Audience Participation