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EG551N: RESERVOIR SIMULATION A (2016-2017)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

To provide an understanding of theoretical formulation, data sources and integration into simulator, and quantification of uncertainties necessary for transforming real reservoir engineering problems into manageable numerical simulation models.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 5
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Kejian Wu

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • One of EG4019 Reservoir Engineering II: Performance (Passed) or EG40JS Reservoir Engineering II - Performance & Modelling (Passed) or EP4019 Reservoir Engineering II: Performance (Passed)
  • EG3007 Engineering Analysis and Methods 1a (Passed)
  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)
  • Engineering (EG) (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

  • EG551O Reservoir Simulation B (Studied)

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of reservoir simulators and reservoir simulation technology. The course incudes the theoretical basis for numerical simulation of fluid flow in hydrocarbon reservoirs. The partial differential equations required for single-phase and multi-phase fluid flow in porous media are addressed, as well as numerical methods for solving the equations using finite difference methods. Input data requirements and applications of simulation models for history matching and prediction of field performance will be discussed. Practical use and hands-on experience of industry standard software is used to develope reservoir simulation skills.  

Further Information & Notes

This course can not be taken with the EG 551O Reservoir Simulation B.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: 1 two hour written examination (40%), Continuous Assessment (60%) detailed breakdown will be provided at the beginning of the course.

Resit: 1 two-hour written examination paper (40%) and the continuous assessment mark from the first attempt (60%).

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

a) Assessment grade and feedback comments will be provided on the coursework report within two weeks of submitting the report.

b) Students can receive feedback on their progress with the Course on request at practical computer sessions.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.

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