PetE 631

Advanced Production Engineering


Description

Inflow performance relationships. Analysis of multiphase flow through pipes and restrictions using flow correlations and mechanistic methods. Flow pattern prediction for vertical, horizontal and inclined pipes. Total system analysis, production optimization. Design of artificial lift systems.

Learning Outcomes

Build inflow performance relationships for vertical wells based on field data or correlations
Build inflow performance relationships for a well producing multiple layers based on field data or correlations
Carry out pressure traverse calculations along a tubing (vertical or slanted) using empirical or semi-empirical multiphase flow models
Perform nodal analysis based on vertical lifting performance and inflow performance analysis
Analyze the effect of operation parameters on the productivity of a given oil well using nodal analysis
Optimize a well's productivity using nodal analysis

Lecture Seminar Lab Credits Total AU
3 0/1 0/1 3 37.8
M % NS % CS % ES % ED %

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Undergraduate Program(s)


Sections & Respective Instructors

A1 - 2025/2026 - Winter - Shanshan Yao
A1 - 2024/2025 - Winter - Huazhou (Andy) Li
A1 - 2023/2024 - Fall - Huazhou (Andy) Li
A1 - 2022/2023 - Fall - Huazhou (Andy) Li
A1 - 2020/2021 - Fall - Huazhou (Andy) Li