PetE 477

Modelling in Petroleum Engineering


Description

Basics of numerical reservoir simulation and numerical solution of partial differential equations. Simulation methods as applied to specific problems in petroleum reservoir behavior. Applications on primary, secondary and tertiary recovery phases of petroleum production using commercial simulation packages.
Prerequisites: PET E 373 and CH E 374.

Learning Outcomes

Derive governing equations for modeling single- and two-phase flow in subsurface porous media with appropriate boundary and initial conditions
Formulate finite-difference and finite-volume approximations for solutions of partial differential equations
Compare solutions obtained from numerical and analytical techniques
Acquire a working knowledge of commercial reservoir simulation packages
Select input parameters for numerical simulation
Formulate simulation models representing the static (geological) and dynamic (flow) data, as well as their uncertainties.
Design, as part of the team open-ended design project, an optimal field development plan for an improved oil recovery process using simulation tools.


Lecture Seminar Lab Credits Total AU
3 0/1 0/1 3 37.8
M % NS % CS % ES % ED %
0 0 0 75 25

None defined

  • Investigation
  • Use of engineering tools
  • Individual and team work

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Undergraduate Program(s)

2022/2023 - Winter - Pete-coop - Year 5
2022/2023 - Winter - Pete - Year 4
2021/2022 - Winter - Pete-coop - Year 5
2021/2022 - Winter - Pete - Year 4
2020/2021 - Winter - Pete-coop - Year 5
2020/2021 - Winter - Pete - Year 4
2019/2020 - Winter - Pete-coop - Year 5
2019/2020 - Winter - Pete - Year 4

Sections & Respective Instructors

B1 - 2022/2023 - Winter - Juliana Leung
B1 - 2021/2022 - Winter - Japan Trivedi
B1 - 2020/2021 - Winter - Juliana Leung
B1 - 2019/2020 - Winter - Juliana Leung