Course
Fluid Flow in Porous Media (GEO140)
In this course we will explore general concepts within fluid flow and storage in porous media that are relevant for the distribution of fluids in the subsurface, and their storage, transport, and extraction. The knowledge gained will be useful for contributing to an efficient utilization of the subsurface natural resources, and for understanding how the subsurface plays a role in the storage of CO2 for sustainable development.
Dette er emnebeskrivelsen for studieåret 2025-2026. Merk at det kan komme endringer.
Fakta
Emnekode
GEO140
Vekting (stp)
10
Semester undervisningsstart
Spring
Undervisningsspråk
English, Norwegian
Antall semestre
1
Vurderingssemester
Spring
Content
The course provides insights into porous media properties and ability to transport and store fluids, in addition to skills to determine the storage capacity of a porous medium and recovery of fluids from petroleum reservoirs.
Examples of methods taught are: pressure, volume, temperature (PVT) properties of various phases, petrophysics, capillary pressure, relative permeabilities, wettability preference, multiphase flow in porous media and material balance for fluid recovery from petroleum reservoirs.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
- Characterization of fluids present in or injected into the subsurface formations
- Parameters that are important for fluid flow and storage in a porous medium
- Terms and definitions used within reservoir engineering
Skills:
- Practical skills for determining petrophysical properties like porosity, permeability and capillary pressure
- Know how to use material balance in recovery calculations
- Know how to use the Buckley-Leverett theory to determine multiphase flow in porous media.
General competence:
- Ability to interpret experimental analysis results and extract the necessary data to perform relevant calculations
- Ability to report laboratory results
- Ability to collaborate with peers
Forkunnskapskrav
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 1/1 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | No printed or written materials are allowed. Approved basic calculator allowed |
Pen and paper exam.
Vilkår for å gå opp til eksamen/vurdering
Fagperson(er)
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.
This course will include digital teaching methods (pre-recorded videos). This course will also have physical only meetings.
The student is responsible for checking the course syllabus and class meeting information provided by the instructor in Canvas.
Overlapping
| Emne | Reduksjon (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 |