Advanced Rheology (PET935)
Course description for study year 2025-2026
Course code
PET935
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Spring, Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring, Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Content
Rheology is realm of deformation of material. This term was coined by Eugene Bingham (Founder of the Society of Rheology in the USA). This course will help PhD candidates who are interested in characterization of materials from a rheological point of view. PhD candidates in material science, well construction, EOR, IOR, food science, polymer chemistry, medicine, and human biology are welcome to take the course.
The course is consisted of two modules: measuring rheological properties and modelling. The rheological behavior of the materials is studied in both micro and macro dimensions. The course covers liquid and solid materials.
Pressure loss
Pipes
Annulus
Micro dimension
Fluid stability
Yield stress
Viscoelasticity
Zeta potential
Rheometer
BET
Macro dimension
Viscometer
Powder rheology
Triaxial test cell
Modelling and coding
Bingam plastic model
Power law model
Herschel-Bulkley model
Quemada Model
Learning outcome
At the end of course, the PhD candidate should be able characterize different types of fluids by use of rheometry technique. Understanding electrostatic repulsion and steric repulsion in fluids by analyzing electrokinetic potential and force tensiometer data. In addition, modelling of the fluid state behavior should be expected.
Required prerequisite knowledge
Recommended prerequisites
Drilling fluid, Mathematics and Physics, Fluid mechanics.
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Report | 1/1 | Passed / Not Passed |
Conduct Rheological Measurements: Students will perform rheological measurements using a rheometer, VG-meter, zeta potential instrument, and other relevant equipment.Report Submission: Each student must draft and submit a report in English based on their rheological measurements. This report will be evaluated by both the course instructor and an external examiner.Presentation of Findings: Following the report submission, students are required to present their findings. This final presentation should cover the learnings from the course and experimental activities, lasting between 30 to 45 minutes.Q&A Session: Students should be prepared to answer questions from the jury following their presentation.Evaluation Criteria: The results of this assessment will be graded as either Pass or Fail.
Coursework requirements
The students must successfully finish all the lab exercises, in addition to actively attending the class.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Mahmoud KhalifehCourse teacher:
Arild SaasenHead of Department:
Øystein ArildMethod of work
The course is consisted of Theory and Laboratory exercises. The PhD candidates take the theory part for the defined thematic areas. After learning 50% of the theory part, the laboratory exercises start, and the PhD candidate shall prepare a report of the measurements presented in accordance with the theory part. The PhD candidate must participate in teaching, on some parts of the course content, to improve his/her pedagogical skills.