PETE507 NUMERICAL RESERVOIR SIMULATION I
| Course Code: | 5660507 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assist.Prof.Dr MEHMET ONUR DOĞAN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The Objective of the course is to explain the physical & mathematical behavior of single pahse porous media equations in the reservoirs and develop numerical methods for these equations explaining their advatages / disadvantages by apllying them to 1D -2D quasi-simple examples caculated by hand.
Covered Numerical Methods during the course:
- Finite Difference Method
- Finite Volume Method
- Finite Element Method
Course Content
Differencing schemes for the partial differential equations which govern single phase flow in porous media. Grid design, type and boundary conditions. Solution methods. (F)
Course Learning Outcomes
Student completing this course satisfactorily will be able to
- understand the physical & mathematical behavior of single phase porous media flow and transport equations in the reservoirs.
- understand the basic consepts of the numerical methods apllied for solving these equations in reservoir simulation programs.
- easly understand the numerical approaches for mathematically similar problems, such as heat transfer problem which is mathematically identical to single phase flow and transport problems in porous media
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | Acquire in-depth knowledge through scientific research in areas covered by petroleum and natural gas engineering (petroleum, natural gas, geothermal); evaluate, interpret, and apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Design and conduct analytical, numerical, and experimental research addressing challenges in petroleum, natural gas, and geothermal exploration, production, drilling, and reservoir management. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Develop innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to analyze and solve problems in petroleum and natural gas engineering by integrating knowledge from related disciplines such as fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, rock mechanics, and computational modeling. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Effectively communicate technical knowledge, research findings, and innovative solutions in written and oral form at national and international levels. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Demonstrate awareness of the social, environmental, economic, and legal impacts of petroleum and natural gas engineering practices and integrate sustainable and responsible approaches in professional work. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Uphold social, scientific, and ethical values throughout the processes of data collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination in all professional and academic activities. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Work effectively both independently and as part of intra- and interdisciplinary teams and take leadership roles when necessary to address complex engineering problems. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Stay informed about emerging technologies and advancements in petroleum and natural gas engineering and possess the ability to learn and implement these innovations in practice. | ✔ | |||