Course - Description and Characterization of Porous Media and Flow by Laboratory Analysis - TPG4116
TPG4116 - Description and Characterization of Porous Media and Flow by Laboratory Analysis
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | D |
Course content
Basic principles of flow in porous media and corresponding discussion of fundamental properties of the reservoir system to determine fluid distribution, static and dynamic flow properties. Determination of fundamental properties of reservoir rock system in the lab.
Topics;
- Rock properties: Sampling, sample preparation, permeability and porosity, rock types.
- Fluid properties: Density, viscosity, interfacial tension.
- Rock fluid properties: Wettability, capillary pressure, resistivity, relative permeability.
- Additional concepts: Reservoir system, transition zone, Darcy’s law, two-phase flow, EOR.
Learning outcome
Ingress: The students shall learn basic theory of important fundamental principles of flow in porous media, specifically reservoir engineering including corresponding reservoir properties and determination of main reservoir properties using core analysis.
Knowledge: The students shall understand the fundamental application of reservoir properties on one- and two-phase flow in subsurface reservoirs. They shall learn how the data is generated in the lab and corresponding shall be able to judge on applicability and error and weakness in the data when used in other reservoir engineering tools.
Skills: The students shall be able to conduct basic measurements in a core lab and conduct data analysis. They shall be able to judge the value of lab data for further use. Digital component: Use of Sendra for core analysis.
General competence: The objective of the course is to learn fundamental principles of flow in porous media, with a specific focus on reservoir engineering including laboratory techniques and understanding the source of lab data as an aid for further studies in reservoir engineering and related subjects.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, compulsory exercises and/or laboratory exercises. Lectures are held in English. Exercises can also include the use of programming tools. Course evaluation is carried out by a reference group giving students' feedbacks to the course coordinator.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
The examination papers will be given in English only.
If there is a re-sit examination, the form of assessment may be changed from written examination to oral examination.
Course materials
Torsæter, O. and Abtahi, M.: Experimental Reservoir Engineering. IPT, 2004.
Further references provided during the course.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPG4115 | 3.5 | AUTUMN 2021 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Third-year courses, level III
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Petroleum Engineering - Reservoir Engineering
- Rock Engineering
- Well Logging
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Geoscience and Petroleum
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 D 2023-12-08 09:00 PAPIR
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Room Building Number of candidates DI42 Idrettssenteret (Dragvoll) 1 Storhall del 2 Idrettssenteret (Dragvoll) 12 - Summer UTS School exam 100/100 D PAPIR
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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"