PETE488 SPECIAL TOPICS IN PETROLEUM ENGINEERING: UNCONVENTIONAL OIL AND GAS RESOURCES
| Course Code: | 5660488 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
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| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Increased consumption of conventional oil and gas resources directed researchers to look for alternative energy supplies such as oil sands, tight oil, tight gas, coal bed methane (CBM), gas hydrates, shale oil, and shale gas, all of which are classified as unconventional resources. Extraction and development of unconventional resources, on the other hand, require the use of new and mostly complex techniques, understanding of which plays crucial role in world energy sector. To this end, this course mainly aimed at understanding of unconventional oil and gas resources and corresponding extraction and development methods applied. Students will be encouraged to do research on selected unconventional oil/gas fields and present their work through term projects.
In summary, the main objectives of this course are:
- To encourage students to expand their knowledge on one of the most global research areas of the recent energy industry (shale oil/ gas, tight oil/gas, oil sands, oil shale, coal bed methane (CBM), and gas hydrates).
- To enable students to use their gained theoretical knowledge on unconventional resources in the multidisciplinary evaluation/interpretation of real field applications/operations.
Course Content
Reviewing unconventional oil and gas resources, the emerging technologies to develop these resources and their global potential. Understanding unconventional resources from the perspective of drilling, completion, stimulation,production and reservoir.Overview of project economics and the effects on global hydrocarbon market and environment
Course Learning Outcomes
- A basic understanding of unconventional resources (shale oil/gas, tight oil/gas, coal bed methane (CBM), gas hydrates) and corresponding extraction and development methods applied.
- Learn the multidisciplinary research (laboratory experiments, numerical modelling, and field monitoring) applied through life cycle of unconventional fields (from exploration to production).
- Calculation of recoverable hydrocarbons in place (OOIP, OGIP) in unconventional reservoirs. Understand the importance and application of geomechanical modelling in unconventional resource evaluation and development.
- Gain further knowledge on hydraulic fracturing and fracture network modelling. Fluid storage and transport mechanisms in unconventional resources, particularly in shale gas and coal bed methane (CBM) reservoirs.
- Being aware of technical challenges and environmental concerns about development of uncoventional resources.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |||
| 4 | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgements, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||