PETE445 TRANSPORT PHENOMENA IN GEOSYSTEMS
| Course Code: | 5660445 |
| 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: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Broadly, the objective of this course is to introduce Transport Processes in Geosystems to the students of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering.
The course begins with recovering Reynolds transport theorem and fundamental conservation laws; i.e. mass balance, momentum balance. Then, the general mass transport processes are introduced. Due to the structure of porous media, mass transport processes need to be adapted to the geological formations. Therefore, in the next section the adapted mass transport processes in geosystems are explained in detail. In the last part of mass transport processes section, multi-phase flow & transport processes in porous media is explained both theoretically and practically with real life examples. In the next, section general energy balance equation is introduced, which will help to understand the heat transfer processes. Due to the structure of porous media, heat transport processes need to be adapted to the geological formations. Therefore, in the next section the adapted heat transport processes in geosystems are explained in detail. In the last part of heat transport processes section non-isothermal multi-phase flow & transport processes in porous media is explained both theoretically and practically with real life examples, such as CO2 sequestration and ECBM processes.
Course Content
Applications of mass, heat and momentum balances to fluid flow problems. Shell balances. Non-Newtonian fluids. Transport processes in porous media.
Course Learning Outcomes
The course aims to explain the students the conceptual transport models in reservoir engineering related classes and the adapted mass and heat transport processes in geosystems. Therefore, students are expected to gain fundamental knowledge of general transport processes and adapted transport processes in geosystems, which will help them tremendously in their future studies and engineering life.
Program Outcomes Matrix
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| # | 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 | ✔ | |||