Course - Advanced Phase Behavior for Petroleum Reservoir Fluids - PG8603
Advanced Phase Behavior for Petroleum Reservoir Fluids
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About the course
Course content
The course covers the following topics: Samling, conventional and special PVT studies, cubic equations of state, characterizing heptanes- plus fractions, gas-liquid equilibirum calculations with a cubic equation of state. A wide range of oil and gas systems will be studied in relation to the topics above. Some programming and computer excercises using an EOS-based PVT program will be necessary, with both theoretical and practical project work for each student individually. Project work is mandatory.
Learning outcome
Ingress: The students should know basic chemistry and thermodynamics.
Knowledge: The students should understand the application of equations of state, black-oil PVT and heptanes - plus characterization.
Skills: The students should understand how to use PhazeComp to compute phase equilibrium calculations and viscosity estimation.
General competence: The student should learn to solve problems without solutions being handed out (only provided through in-class partial solutions by the teacher) - i.e. relying on their own ability to check and cross-check their work with others, in addition to using the lectures to ask questions about their solutions to problems. Critical self-learning is emphasized. Self-study is also required to decide what supportive reading is needed to understand (1) lectured material and (2) class problems - these two defining the course curriculum.
Learning methods and activities
The course will be given as a seminar with self-study curriculum when fewer than 5 students apply to take the course. Students planning to take the course must give a written request to the teacher for taking the course prior to the semester start. Lectures will be integrated with problem sessions. The course will be held in English.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
In order to pass the course, the student has to pass both the compulsory project (50%) and the final oral exam (50%). 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.
Recommended previous knowledge
MSc degree in Petroleum Engineering or approval by lecturer.
Course materials
Phase Behavior, SPE Monograph, C.H.Whitson and M.R.Brule: Written handout material. Other literature and electronic information will be handed out in connection with the course and lectures.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| DIG4905 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Reservoir Engineering
- Technological subjects