PETROENG 7059 - Reservoir Engineering VII

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2014

Introduction and overview to reservoir engineering, including aspects of multidisciplinary team work, is followed by explaining the nature of reservoirs and hydrocarbons. Reservoir specific formation properties, among these pressure and temperature, are covered, followed by conventional and special (SCAL) properties, including averaging of these and leading up to preparation of input to reservoir simulation. Fluid properties (oil, gas and water), their determination and correlation, are covered in detail, including laboratory aspects. The description and characterisation of rock/formation properties and fluids is followed by the mechanisms that describe fluid flow and mass balance in the reservoir, commencing with Darcy's law and well performance. After overviewing drive mechanisms and the range of applicable recovery factors, the general material balance (Havlena-Odeh) and aquifer response are covered in detail, as well as various fluid displacement calculations, including coning and cusping. Finally, a number of case histories are presented to show application of reservoir engineering to specific field development situations.

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Course Details

Course Code	PETROENG 7059
Course	Reservoir Engineering VII
Coordinating Unit	Australian School of Petroleum & Energy Resources
Term	Semester 1
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Intensive short course of lectures, seminars
Incompatible	PETROENG 7002
Assumed Knowledge	Relevant industry experience or courses equivalent to MATHS 1012, PHYSICS 1100, PETROENG 1006, PETROENG 2001, PETROENG 2005, PETROENG 2009, MECH ENG 2021, PETROENG 3025, COMP SCI 1201
Assessment	Quiz, assignment and final exam

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Abbas Zeinijahromi

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. To know and understand the main terminology, concepts and techniques that applies to reservoir engineering.

2. Suggest approaches and strategies for the assessment and quantification of reservoir uncertainty and data management.

3. Apply a critical-thinking and problem-solving approach towards the main principles of reservoir engineering.

4. Apply theoretical and practice skills in data analysis used for real problems through case studies.

5. Analyse, and devise relevant solutions to problems posed within the course individually and with team mates.

6. Undertake, analyse and optimise a material balance / decline curve / water influx exercise by using a commercial software that is commonly used in the industry.

7. Interact with other students to practice teamwork and communication skills.

8. Engage and participate in class and online discussions.

9. Evaluate and provide feedback on your own learning experience

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)
Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	4, 5, 6
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	4, 5, 6, 8
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	4, 5, 6, 7, 8
A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.	4, 6
A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.	3, 8, 9
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	3, 7, 8, 9

Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

Lectures are supported by solved examples, problem-solving tutorials, homework and real case studies.

Students will have the opportunity to use a commercial software package.

Workload

No information currently available.

Learning Activities Summary

Session 1 & 2    · Introduction
       . Reservoir Rock properties and Darcy's law
                             · Reservoir Fluid Properties
Session 3                 · Drive Mechanisms
                               · Reservoir maps and Volumetrics
                                 · Fluid pressure regims
Session 4, 5 & 6       · Material balance
Session 7                  · Decline curve analysis
Session 8 & 9            · Fluid flow in reservoirs
                                 · Superposition and skin
                                 · IPR
Session 10, 11 & 12   · Pc
                             · Kr
                               · Wettability
                             · Immiscible displacement

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Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
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Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Task Type	Assessment	Weighting	Learning Objective
Summative	Mid-Course Exam	20 %	To know and be able to understand the main terminology, concepts and techniques that applies to reservoir engineering. Apply a critical-thinking and problem-solving approach towards the main principles of reservoir engineering.
Sun-Form	Assignments Numerical problems on selected topics	15 %	Analyse and devise relevant solutions to problems posed within the course, individually and with team mates. Apply theoretical and practical skills in data analysis used for real problems through case studies.
Sun-Form	Homework & Tutorials	5 %	Engage and participate in class and online discussions Analyse and devise relevant solutions to problems posed within the course individually and with team mates. Interact with other students to practice teamwork and communication skills
Summative	Final exam	60 %

Assessment Detail

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Submission

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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

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