Course - Advanced Phase Behavior for Petroleum Reservoir Fluids - PG8603
Advanced Phase Behavior for Petroleum Reservoir Fluids
This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.
About
About the course
Course content
The course covers the following topics: Samling, conventional and special PVT studies, cubic equations of state, characterizing heptanes- plus fractions, gas-liquid equilibirum calculations with a cubic equation of state. A wide range of oil and gas systems will be studied in relation to the topics above. Some programming and computer excercises using an EOS-based PVT program will be necessary, with both theoretical and practical project work for each student individually. Project work is mandatory.
Learning outcome
Ingress: The students should know basic chemistry and thermodynamics.
Knowledge: The students should understand the application of equations of state, black-oil PVT and heptanes - plus characterization.
Skills: The students should understand how to use PhazeComp to compute phase equilibrium calculations and viscosity estimation.
General competence: The student should learn to solve problems without solutions being handed out (only provided through in-class partial solutions by the teacher) - i.e. relying on their own ability to check and cross-check their work with others, in addition to using the lectures to ask questions about their solutions to problems. Critical self-learning is emphasized. Self-study is also required to decide what supportive reading is needed to understand (1) lectured material and (2) class problems - these two defining the course curriculum.
Learning methods and activities
The course will be given as a seminar with self-study curriculum when fewer than 5 students apply to take the course. Students planning to take the course must give a written request to the teacher for taking the course prior to the semester start. Lectures will be integrated with problem sessions. The course will be held in English.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
In order to pass the course, the student has to pass both the compulsory project (50%) and the final oral exam (50%). To pass a score of at least 70 percent is required. For a re-take of an examination, all assessments during the course must be re-taken.
Recommended previous knowledge
MSc degree in Petroleum Engineering or approval by lecturer.
Course materials
Phase Behavior, SPE Monograph, C.H.Whitson and M.R.Brule: Written handout material. Other literature and electronic information will be handed out in connection with the course and lectures.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| DIG4905 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Reservoir Engineering
- Technological subjects