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 2022-2023
Facts
Course code
GEO140
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Spring
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring
Language of instruction
English, Norwegian
Time table
Content
The course provides insights into hydrogeological transport phenomena and skills to determine the recovery of reservoir fluids at different scales. Examples of methods taught are: PVT properties of reservoir fluids, petrophysics, capillary pressure, relative permeabilities, wettability preference, material balance for oil reservoirs, multiphase flow and streamline simulations.
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
Required prerequisite knowledge
None
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 |
Coursework requirements
Lab course
Laboratory course must be passed to be allowed to take the exam.
Course teacher(s)
Course teacher:
Dagfinn Søndenaa SlevelandCourse coordinator:
Tina PuntervoldCourse teacher:
Tina PuntervoldStudy Program Director:
Lisa Jean WatsonProgramme coordinator:
Karina SanniHead of Department:
Alejandro Escalona VarelaMethod of work
Lectures, assignments and laboratory work.
Overlapping courses
Course | Reduction (SP) |
---|---|
Reservoir Technology (PET120_1) | 10 |
Reservoir technology (BIP140_1) | 10 |
Open for
Course assessment
Form and/or discussion.