PETE332 PETROLEUM PRODUCTION ENGINEERING II

Course Code:5660332
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
Course Coordinator:Assoc.Prof.Dr. İSMAİL DURGUT
Offered Semester:Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

The objectives are:

  • Familiarize students with the fundamental aspects of the artificial methods of oil production for the purpose of design and selection of and artificial-lift methods.
  • Understand the oil and gas production systems and their components and analyze techniques to investigate such systems.

Course Content

Methods of artificial lifting. Selection of equipment and artificial lift methods. Preparation of tubing intake curves for artificial lift systems. Design of electric submersible, gas lifting, hydraulic, jet, beam and plunger lift pumps. Pumping methods for unloading of gas wells.


Course Learning Outcomes

Student completing this course satisfactorily will be able to

  • Understand and convey the fundamental aspects of the artificial methods of oil production.
  • Investigate and analyze the oil and gas production systems and their components.

Program Outcomes Matrix

Contribution
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1An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2An 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
3An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4An 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
5An 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
6An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies