PETE331 PETROLEUM PRODUCTION ENGINEERING

Course Code:5660331
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:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

The objectives are:

  • Familiarize students with the fundamental aspects of the oil and gas production.
  • Understand the oil and gas production systems and their components and analyze techniques to investigate such systems.

Course Content

Drill stem testing, well completion methods, completion fluids and sand control. Perforating, well head equipment and flow control devices, production packers, oil and gas separators. Flowing well performance, sucker rod pumping, submersible electrical centrifugal pumping, well stimulation techniques; acidizing, hydraulic fracturing.


Course Learning Outcomes

Student completing this course satisfactorily will be able to

  • Understand and convey the fundamental aspects of the oil and gas 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