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EP3598: WELL TESTING (2019-2020)

Last modified: 25 Sep 2019 09:58


Course Overview

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of well fluid and reservoir testing and the implications for reservoir characterisation. The theory of reservoir pressure testing is introduced, testing methods examined and some of the standard analysis techniques are explored using both “hand calculations” and industry standard software.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 3
Term Second Term Credit Points Other credits (0 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Amer Syed

Qualification Prerequisites

  • Either Programme Level 3 or Programme Level 4

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

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What courses cannot be taken with this course?

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The course introduces students to the fundamental principles that govern the behaviour of reservoir fluids and their response to reservoir features. Sampling and testing methods are presented together with techniques of data analysis determination of relevant properties. The theory of reservoir pressure testing is introduced, testing methods examined and some of the standard analysis techniques explored, using both “hand calculations” and industry standard software.


Contact Teaching Time

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

Teaching Breakdown

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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

Stimulation of a well test using industry standard software

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 10
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Feedback

Assessment grade and feedback comments will be provided on the coursework report within two weeks of submitting the report. Students can receive feedback on their progress with the Course on request at the weekly tutorial/feedback sessions.

Learning Outcomes
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Exam

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 90
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Formative Assessment

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Resit Assessments

Continuous Assessment Mark Carried Forward

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Learning Outcomes
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Exam

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 90
Assessment Weeks Feedback Weeks

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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Course Learning Outcomes

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