Course - Numerical Methods in Reservoir Simulation - PG8607
PG8607 - Numerical Methods in Reservoir Simulation
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Oral examination | 100/100 | 1 hours | D |
Course content
The course gives an introduction to the various numerical formulations applied in reservoir simulators. The course contains:
- Difference methods.
- Control-volume method.
- Time integration.
- Linear equation solvers.
- Stability and numerical dispersion.
Learning outcome
The subject investigates numerical methods used in reservoir simulation models. The subject contains:
- Difference methods.
- Control-volum methods.
- Time integration.
- Linear equation solvers.
- Stability and numerical dispersion.
- Streamline methods.
- Up-scaling methods.
Knowledge: By fulfilling the course the candidate will have a deeper understanding of the mathematical building blocks that goes into various reservoir simulators, different numerical representations and solution methods. The candidate will be able to build on his knowledge through the reading of publications read in the course.
Skills: The candidate shall after fulfilling the course be able to:
- Describe the various difference methods which are used to solve the transport equations applied in reservoir simulation software.
- Describe the different linear equation solvers solution methods used in reservoir simulators.
- Argue for the consequence for stability and dispersion when applying reservoir simulation software.
General competence: The candidate will gain insight into the workings of today's reservoir simulation software, their formulation and solution methods. The candidate will be able to communicate this know how to others and pursue further his/her own development within the subject.
Learning methods and activities
Self study and colloquium, schedule is planned by the participants. The course is taught every second year.
Further on evaluation
To pass the course a score of at least 70 percent is required.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Engineering (PHIV)
Recommended previous knowledge
MSc degree in Petroleum Engineering or approval by lecturer.
Required previous knowledge
TPG4160 Reservoir Simulation or equivalent. Requires admission to the PhD programme Engineering, specialization within Reservoir Engineering and Petrophysics, or approval from the person with course responsibility.
Course materials
1. Reservoir Simulation, SPE Monograph, Volume 13. 2. Basic Applied Reservoir Simulation Textbook, Volume 7.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Reservoir Simulation
- Reservoir Engineering
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Geoscience and Petroleum
Examination
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Oral examination 100/100 D
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Oral examination 100/100 D
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"