PETROENG 2009 - Formation Evaluation, Petrophysics & Rock Properties
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2021
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code PETROENG 2009 Course Formation Evaluation, Petrophysics & Rock Properties Coordinating Unit Australian School of Petroleum & Energy Resources Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 5 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assumed Knowledge PETROENG 1005, PETROENG 1006, PETROENG 2010 Assessment Mid-course test, assignment, exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Manouchehr Haghighi
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1 Describe different rock properties such as porosity and permeability based on basic definition 2 Measure porosity and permeability of different rocks in Laboratory 3 Identify the physics of logging tools 4 Interpret individual wire-line log data 5 Interpret different wire-line log data by cross-plotting 6 Calculate hydrocarbon-in-place based on formation evaluation interpretation 7 Define the fundamentals of special core analysis such as capillary pressure and relative permeability
The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for the Professional Engineer.
The course is designed to develop the following Elements of Competency: 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1-7 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
1-7 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
You are not required to buy any textbook. PowerPoints, charts and handouts will be distributed on MyUni including Santos lecture notes.
Recommended Resources
- “Schlumberger Log Interpretation, Principles/Applications”, 1989
- “Schlumberger Log Interpretation Charts”, 1989
There is enough number of Schlumberger books available in the library of ASP for borrowing. - “The Geological Interpretation of Well Logs” by Malcolm Rider, second edition, Whittle Publishing, 1996
- “Petrophysics” second edition by Tiab and Donaldson; published by Gulf Professional Publishing, 2004.
Online Learning
PowerPoints, charts and handouts will be distributed on Myuni including lecture notes.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course has 3 different sessions of lecture, tutorial, and practical.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
A 3-unit course requires 156 hours and possibly some additional private study time.
Learning Activities Summary
- Week 1:
- Introduction to formation evaluation and well logging
- Definition of porosity
- Week 2:
- Definition of permeability
- Archie’s law and subsurface environment
- Week 3:
- Calliper logs
- Temperature logs and lab measurement of porosity
- Week 4:
- SP logs
- Gamma ray logs and lab measurement of porosity
- Week 5:
- Sonic logs
- Week 6:
- Density logs
- Neutron logs
- Week 7:
- Resistivity logs
- Conductivity logs
- Week 8:
- Lithology identification (cross plotting)
- Week 9:
- Practical Log interpretation
- Week 10:
- Core analysis and lab measurement of permeability
- Week 11:
- Capillary Pressure, Wettability and lab measurement of permeability
- Week 12:
- Relative permeability
- Week 1:
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Assessment
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- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
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Assessment Summary
* The specific due date for each assessment task will be available on MyUni.Assessment Task Weighting (%) Individual/ Group Formative/ Summative Due (week)* Hurdle criteria Learning outcomes Assignments and completing tutes 25 Individual Formative Weeks 1-12 1,3,4,5,7 practicals 10 Group Formative Weeks 5,10 2 Quizes 25 Individual Summative Weeks 4, 8, 11 3,4,5,6,7 Presentation and Report 10 Group Formative Week 12 6,7 Final exam 30 Individual Summative Final Exam Period 3,4,5,7 Total 100
This assessment breakdown is registered as an exemption to the University's Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy. The exemption is related to the Procedures clause(s):Assessment Related Requirements
Compulsory attendance at tutorials and practicals
Assessment Detail
No information currently available.
Submission
All homework assignments and practical reports need to be submitted at due date before the start of class.
Home work assignments and practical reports need a cover sheet with student’s signature.
Any late submission of homework and practical will be marked zero.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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