Course - Natural Gas - TPG4140
Natural Gas
About
About the course
Course content
Production and transport of natural gas and the use of natural gas requires an integration of several disciplines, and the need for the engineer's comprehensive approach is clear in the natural gas industry. Following themes are covered: Gas market and resources, gas properties, gas reservoirs and wells, transport of gas, -metering and storage, field development, project economics, industrial use, environmental considerations and gas fired power plants.
Learning outcome
The course shall give an overview of the gas industry in Norway and Europe and an introduction to natural gas engineering. Furthermore shall the students understand the elements of the whole gas chain (from reservoir to market) from both fundamental aspects and industrial practice.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and guest lectures. Exercises which count for 30% of the final grade. The exam can be changed from written to oral at the postponed exams (continuation exam).
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic topics in 1st and 2nd year.
Course materials
Overheads and selected articles.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| SIG4032 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Petroleum Engineering - Production Engineering
- Technological subjects
Contact information
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