Trial production and capacity measurement in the oil industry means testing the volume, composition and properties of liquids and gases from a well.
Well Testing: This is a process whereby temporary well tests are carried out to determine the hydrocarbon recovery potential of a well. The aim is to determine the productivity of oil and gas fields, pressure conditions and the efficiency of the extraction process.
Capacity Testing: This process measures the capacity of an oil well, i.e. how much hydrocarbon the well can produce over a period of time. This measurement is usually carried out to optimise production processes and to plan well processes efficiently.
In both processes, a number of well parameters such as pressure, temperature and fluid composition are monitored. The resulting data helps professionals to optimise well production, estimate reserves and develop overall production strategies.
