Course content

Physical and chemical changes in sediments from the depositional environment to deep burial. Factors that control destruction or preservation of porosity. Siliciclastic sediments and carbonates. Interpretation of "cases". Excercises also include study of texture and mineralogi of sandstone and limestone by light microscopy and electron microscopy. Part of the exercises will include presentations of selected articles.

Learning outcome

To provide knowledge of processes determining reservoir rock quality and in particular properties like porosity, permeability, pressure and hydrocarbon migration.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and obligatorial laboratory exercises. Obligatorial colloquium where each student has an presentation of selected topic. The teaching is in English if international students participate. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises

Recommended previous knowledge

Recommended basic knowledge of sedimentology and chemistry.

Course materials

Articles and handouts.

Credit reductions