Course - Experimental Methods in Reservoir Engineering - PG8610
Experimental Methods in Reservoir Engineering
New from the academic year 2026/2027
Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.
About
About the course
Course content
The course is given every second year.
Experimental methods for analyzing flow of fluids in reservoirs. Subjects covered are:
- Physical properties with emphasis on absolute and relative permeability and mobility.
- Theory behind experimental set-ups, application areas, assumptions, challenges/ limitations.
- Experimental planning and execution
- Experimental data analysis.
For a topic of focus the student shall be able to
- create a plan for experimental work by screening experimental methods.
- create a plan for experimental work by development/ screening of available experimental procedures.
- Execute the developed experimental plan including potential creation of an own experimental set-up
- Critically evaluate and present the data analysis in the perspective of the state of the art knowledge.
Learning outcome
The course shall provide fundamental understanding of the theoretical basis of different experimental methods applied to porous media and fluid flow in such media.
The students shall be able to
- apply the theoretical background to design experimental set-ups,
- judge the applicability of existing methods
- Adapt an/or create a workable experimental set-up
- perform data analysis including possible use of models.
- identify limitations of existing experimental set-ups and
- critically access data analysis from other sources.
- perform a critical analysis of literature within the area.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and exercises in the laboratory, or self study.
The course will not be given if less than 3 students apply to take the course.
Further on evaluation
To pass the course, both the report and the oral exam must receive a passing score. 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.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Engineering (PHIV)
Required previous knowledge
MSc degree in Petroleum Engineering or approval by lecturer.
Course materials
Lecture notes and selected papers.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| PG8608 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2026 |
Subject areas
- Waste Management and Recycling Technologies
- Energy- and Environmental Physics
- Petroleum Geosciences
- Environmental and Resource Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering - Reservoir Engineering
- Reservoir Engineering
- Physical Chemistry
- Reservoir Engineering
- Reservoir Chemistry
- Chemistry
- Technological subjects