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.
Dette er emnebeskrivelsen for studieåret 2022-2023
Semesters
Fakta
Emnekode
GEO140
Vekting (stp)
10
Semester undervisningsstart
Spring
Undervisningsspråk
English, Norwegian
Antall semestre
1
Vurderingssemester
Spring
Content
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 at different scales
- 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
Forkunnskapskrav
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 | — | — | — |
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
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 |