Course - Reservoir Simulation - TPG4160
TPG4160 - Reservoir Simulation
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written exam and group-based project report
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group-based project report | 25/100 | |||
| School exam | 75/100 | 4 hours | D |
Course content
The course derives partial differential equations (PDE's) for one-phase and multi-phase flow in porous materials, and numerical methods for solving these. Topics: Summary of material and fluid properties; derivation of PDE's; numerical solution of PDE's using finite differences; methods for solving linear and non-linear equations; discussion of different types of reservoir simulation models; practical sides of reservoir simulation applications.
Learning outcome
Ingress: The course aims at giving the students basic knowledge of numerical simulation of fluid flow in reservoirs.
Knowledge: Students will understand partial differential equations for single phase and multiphase flow in porous materials, and numerical solution methods of these using finite difference methods.
Skills: Students will be able to use common modeling tools for numerical prediction of reservoir behavior during production or injection.
General competence: Students will be able to do derivation of equations for flow in porous media, and numerical solution of these by using finite difference methods.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, compulsory simulation exercises and group project. The lectures are in English. The course will be evaluated by the students via a reference group.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
The grade in the course is based on a group-based project report (25%) and a final written exam (75%). In order to be eligible to receive a grade in the course, both assessments must receive a passing score. The examination papers will be given in English only. Students are free to choose Norwegian or English for written assessments. If there is a re-sit examination, the assessment form may be changed from written to oral.
Students who have passed the course and would like to try to improve their grade will only re-take the written exam. Students who have failed the course but passed the group project will only re-take the written exam.
Recommended previous knowledge
TPG4112 Geomechanics and Flow in Porous Media and TPG4150 Reservoir Recovery Techniques, or equivalent.
Course materials
Course material will be given at semester start.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIG4042 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2024
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Petroleum Engineering - Reservoir Engineering
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Geoscience and Petroleum
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written exam and group-based project report
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD School exam 75/100 D 2024-06-06 15:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL310 lilla sone Sluppenvegen 14 4 - Spring ORD Group-based project report 25/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS School exam 75/100 D INSPERA
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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"