PETE343 PETROLEUM RESERVOIR ENGINEERING I
| Course Code: | 5660343 |
| 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: | Prof.Dr. MAHMUT PARLAKTUNA |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The lecture aims to give basic understanding about petroleum reservoirs. At the end of the course, the student will know
- basic scientific principles about petroleum reservoirs,
- how to estimate oil in place,
- material balance concept,
- water influx estimation methods,
- decline curve analysis
Course Content
Estimation of hydrocarbon pore volume and recovery factor. Classification of oil reservoirs. Reservoir performance prediction for solution gas drive, water drive, gas-cap drive, drainage and combination drive reservoirs using material balance approach. Decline Curve Analysis. Water influx theory. Water and gas coning in oil producing formations. Characterization of fractured reservoirs.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course the students will be able to
- understand the drive mechanisms
- calculate oil in place by volumetric methods and material balance techniques,
- understand the fluid flow regimes, semi-steady state, and steady state
- estimate the water influx into the reservoir
- estimate the reservoir performance
- do decline curve analysis to forecast future production or rates
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 | ✔ | |||