Course - Reservoir Simulation - TPG4160
Reservoir Simulation
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About the course
Course content
This course covers the simulation of flow in porous media during production or storage in subsurface reservoirs, e.g., during CO2 sequestration, hydrocarbon production, or water production from aquifers. 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 porous media.
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
Reservoir simulation - Through open source software:
https://folk.ntnu.no/carlfrbe/books/resSim.pdf
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| SIG4042 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Petroleum Engineering - Reservoir Engineering
- Technological subjects