Course
Fluid Flow in Porous Media (GEO140)
The course gives an introduction to the physical and chemical laws that determine the transport of one or more phases in a porous medium.
Course description for study year 2023-2024. Please note that changes may occur.
Semesters
Facts
Course code
GEO140
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Spring
Language of instruction
English, Norwegian
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring
Time table
Literature
Content
The course provides insights into porous media properties and transport phenomena and skills to determine the storage capacity of reservoirs and recovery of reservoir fluids. Examples of methods taught are: PVT properties of reservoir fluids, petrophysics, capillary pressure, relative permeabilities, wettability preference, material balance for oil reservoirs, and multiphase flow.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
- Terms and definitions used within reservoir engineering
- Characterization of reservoir fluids
- Parameters that are important for fluid flow in a porous medium
- Flow in homogeneous and fractured porous media
Skills:
- Know how to use material balance in recovery calculations
- Know how to use the Buckley-Leverett theory to determine oil production by waterflooding
- Practical skills for determining petrophysical properties like porosity, permeability and capillary pressure
General competence:
- Ability to interpret experimental analysis results and extract the necessary data to do recovery calculations
- Ability to report laboratory results
- Ability to collaborate with peers
Required prerequisite knowledge
None
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid | Exam system | Withdrawal deadline | Exam date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 1/1 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | No printed or written materials are allowed. Approved basic calculator allowed | — | — | — |
Coursework requirements
Lab course
Laboratory course must be passed to be allowed to take the exam.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Tina PuntervoldCourse teacher:
Tina PuntervoldHead of Department:
Alejandro Escalona VarelaStudy Adviser:
Karina SanniStudy Program Director:
Lisa Jean WatsonCourse teacher:
Dagfinn Søndenaa SlevelandMethod of work
Lectures, assignments and laboratory work.
Overlapping courses
| Course | Reduction (SP) |
|---|---|
| Fluid Flow in Porous Media (GEO140_1) , Reservoir Technology (PET120_1) | 10 |
| Reservoir technology (BIP140_1) , Fluid Flow in Porous Media (GEO140_1) | 10 |
Open for
Admission to Single Courses at the Faculty of Science and Technology
Advanced teacher education for level 8-13 in science
Mathematics and Physics - Five Year Integrated Master's Degree Programme
Exchange programme at Faculty of Science and Technology
Mathematics - One-Year Programme
Science and Technology - one-year programme
Course assessment
There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital subject evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.
Literature
Book Introduction to petroleum reservoir engineering Zolotuchin, Anatolij B., Ursin, Jann-Rune, Kristiansand, Høyskoleforl, VIII, 407 s., 2000, isbn:8276340652, Document Introduction to petroleum reservoir engineering Issue Reservoir engineering part II Austad and Kolnes, Other Laboratorieøvinger i GEO140 Fluidstrøm i porøse medier
The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1