Petroleum Engineering Courses

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AU) indicates that the course is subject to the University Activity Unit limitations (8 units maximum).

103. Energy ResourcesÑOverview of oil, natural gas, coal, nuclear, hydro, solar, geothermal, biomass, wind, and ocean energy resources in terms of supply, distribution, recovery and conversion, environmental impacts, economics, policy and technology. Opportunities for energy efficiency, electric power basics, the changing role of electric utilities, transportation basics, and energy use in developing countries. Field trip participation required. Recommended: Civil Engineering 170. GER:2b (DR:6)
3 units, Spr (Woodward)

104. Seminar: The Coming Energy RevolutionÑExplores three forces driving an energy revolution: environmental pressures, global social and economic revolution, and technological change. Assessment of evolution vs. revolution, developed vs. developing countries, transportation, electric power, resource development and extraction, end use technologies, deregulation, privatization and globalization, barriers to change and assessment of the mechanisms to overcome them. Class limited to 15; presentations every class. Prerequisite: 103.
3 units, Aut (Woodward), [not given 1997-98]

110. Sophomore Seminar: Soap Bubbles, Raindrops, and InkjetsÑThe behavior of bubbles and drops whose shapes are controlled by surface tension. Readings of Newton, Young, Laplace, and Plateau show how thinking about curved surfaces occupied scientists and mathematicians of the 18th and 19th centuries. A mathematical picture of a curved surface permits prediction of the shape of a bubble surface, and the integrations and pictures of the surface. Physical manifestations of these curved liquid surfaces: distribution of raindrops on a spider web, why sand grains stick together when damp, how the effects of surface tension work in an inkjet printer, why it is hard to remove oil and grease from clothes, and how detergent works.
3 units, Win (Orr) alternate years, given 1998-99

120. Fundamentals of Petroleum EngineeringÑ(Same as Engineering 120.) Lectures, problems. Basic engineering topics involved in petroleum discovery and recovery; and the origin, discovery, and development of oil and gas. Chemical, physical, and thermodynamic properties of oil and natural gas. Material balance equations and reserve estimates using volumetric calculations. Gas laws. Single phase and multiphase flow through porous media.
3 units, Aut (Horne)

121. Fundamentals of Multiphase FlowÑSee 221.
3 units, Win (Blunt)

130. Well Log AnalysisÑFor earth scientists and engineers. Interdisciplinary, providing a practical understanding of the interpretation of well logs using real field examples. Lectures, problems. Methods for evaluating commercial significance of rock formations penetrated in exploratory drilling. Concentrates on the fundamentals of all types of logs including electric and nonelectric logs.  
3 units, Aut (Lindblom)

140. Drilling and Completion TechnologyÑPrinciples applied to the drilling and completion of oil, gas, and geothermal wells for off- and onshore operations. Rig mechanics, drilling fluid technology (drilling hydraulics, clay chemistry, and pressure control), cementing technology, bit mechanics, casing design, and directional drilling.
3 units (Staff), not given 1997-98

150. Interdisciplinary Aspects of Reservoir ManagementÑ(Same as Geophysics 155.) Survey of reservoir characterization steps needed for optimal reservoir management: problem areas and avenues of development. Lectures set the problem from an industry perspective and present tools, mainly geostatistical, for data integration and flow modeling.
3 units, Aut (Deutsch)

155. Undergraduate Report on Energy Industry TrainingÑProvides on-the-job practical training under the guidance of experienced, on-site supervisors geared to undergraduate level students. A concise report detailing work activities, problems, assignments and key results is required. Prerequisite: written consent of instructor
1 unit, any quarter (Staff)

167. Engineering Valuation and Appraisal of Oil and Gas Wells, Facilities, and PropertiesÑSee 267.
3 units, Win (Kourt) alternate years, not given 1998-99

172. Natural Gas EngineeringÑ(Same as Engineering 121.) See 272.
3 units Aut (Aziz), not given 1997-98

175. Well Test AnalysisÑLectures, problems. Application of solutions of unsteady flow in porous media to transient pressure analysis. Design of well tests. Computer-aided interpretation. Use of type curves. Pressure buildup analysis. Prerequiste: 120.
3 units, Aut (Horne)

180. Field Development DesignÑAll phases of the development of oil and gas fields, emphasizing design criteria. Inflow performance, analysis of reservoir and production systems, well design and simulation, artificial lift, surface facilities, and multidisciplinary approaches to field development. Project and assignments emphasize integrated production and reservoir aspects of major project design and evaluation. Prerequisites: 120, 130; and 172 or 272. (WIM)
3-4 units, Spr (Staff), not given 1997-98

192. Undergraduate Teaching ExperienceÑLeading field trips, preparing lecture notes, quizzes under supervision of the instructor.
1-3 units, any quarter (Staff)

193. Undergraduate Research ProblemsÑOriginal and guided research problems with comprehensive report.
1-3 units, any quarter (Staff)

194. Special Topics in Energy and Mineral FluidsÑLectures, problems.
1-3 units, any quarter (Staff)

200. Fluids in the EarthÕs CrustÑ(Enroll in Geophysics 200.).
3 units, Spr (Nur)

202. Reservoir GeomechanicsÑ(Enroll in Geophysics 202.)
3 units, Win (Zoback)]

204. Seminar: The Coming Energy RevolutionÑSee 104.
3 units, Aut (Woodward), [not given 1997-98]

211. Computer Applications for Petroleum EngineersÑLectures, seminars, and class projects. Provides ÒseedÓ knowledge of the software and hardware available to petroleum engineering students, effective use of computer resources, and some software tools. X-Windows, use of graphics, interlanguage communication, and user interfaces.
1 unit (Horne), not given 1997-98

221. Fundamentals of Multiphase FlowÑLectures, problems. Multiphase flow in porous media. Wettability, capillary pressure, imbibition and drainage, Leverett J-function, transition zone, vertical equilibrium. Relative permeabilities, DarcyÕs law for multiphase flow, fractional flow equation, effects of gravity, Buckley-Leverett theory, recovery predictions, volumetric linear scaling, JBN and Jones-Rozelle determination of relative permeability. Frontal advance equation, Buckley-Leverett equation as frontal advance solution, tracers in multiphase flow, adsorption, three phase relative permeabilities.
3 units, Win (Blunt)

222. Advanced Reservoir EngineeringÑLectures, problems. Succession of steady states, injectivity during fill-up of a depleted reservoir, injectivity for liquid-filled reservoirs, anisotropic permeabilities. Potential flow and streamlines, superposition, doublets, and related solutions. Flow potential and gravity forces, coning. Radial flow equation, primary drainage of a cylindrical reservoir, line source solution, pseudo-steady state, generalization to non-circular reservoirs, skin, pressure drawdown tests, interference tests. Aquifer modeling, superposition, Hurst and van Everdingen theory, Fetkovich approximate theory. Gas flow, Klinkenberg effect, Forchheimer equation, p2 and pseudo-pressure.
3 units, Spr (Aziz)

223. Reservoir SimulationÑLectures, problems, and class project provide a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of petroleum reservoir simulation. Development of equations for multicomponent, multiphase flow between gridblocks comprising a petroleum reservoir. Relationships between black-oil and compositional models. Various techniques for developing black-oil, compositional, thermal and dual-porosity models. Practical considerations in the use of simulators for predicting reservoir performance. Prerequisite: 221 and 246 or consent of instructor; Recommended: Mechanical Engineering 200C
3-4 units, Win (Aziz)

224. Modeling Flow in Heterogeneous ReservoirsÑLectures, problems. Overview of characterization of reservoir heterogeneity, univariate statistics, spatial continuity measures, stochastic simulation. Dispersion in heterogeneous porous media, scale effects, fingering vs. channeling, heuristic fractional flow models. The influence of lamina scale heterogeneities, capillary cross-flow, rate dependent recoveries. Effective flow properties for coarse grid simulation, permeability averaging, permeability tensors, pseudofunctions for multiphase flow. Approximate streamtube methods for calculating flow in heterogeneous media. Flexible gridding. Prerequisites: 223; and 240 or 150 (150 may be taken concurrently with 224).
3 units, Aut (Hewett)

225. Miscible FloodingÑLectures, problems. Theory of multicomponent, multiphase flow in porous media. Miscible displacement: diffusion and dispersion, convection-dispersion equation and its solutions. Method of characteristic calculations of chromatographic transport of multi-component mixtures. Development of miscibility and interaction of phase behavior with heterogeneity. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 200A.
3 units, Spr (Orr) alternate years, not given 1998-99

226. Thermal Recovery MethodsÑLectures, problems. Theory and practice of thermal recovery methods: steam drive, cyclic steam injections, and in-situ combustion. Models of combined mass and energy transport. Estimates of heated reservoir volume and oil recovery performance. Wellbore heat losses, recovery production, and field examples.
3 units,Spr (Castanier)

227. Enhanced Oil RecoveryÑLectures, problems. Introduction to physics, theories and methods of evaluating chemical, miscible and thermal enhanced oil recovery projects. Existing methods and screening techniques described as well as analytical and simulation based means of evaluating project effectiveness. Dispersion- convection-adsorption equations, coupled heat and mass balances and phase behavior provide requisite building blocks for evaluation.
3 units, Spr (Kovscek)

230. Advanced Topics in Well LoggingÑ(Same as Geophysics 230.) Designed to follow a course in standard well logging, and assumes knowledge of standard practice and application of geophysical well logs. State-of-the-art tools and analyses; the technology, rock physical basis, and applications of each measurement. Hands-on computer-based analyses illustrates instructional material. Prerequisite: 130 or equivalent. Recommended: 131.
3 units, Win (Lindblom, Moos)

240. Geostatistics for Spatial PhenomenaÑ(Same as Geological and Environmental Sciences 240.) Probabilistic modeling of spatial and/or time dependent phenomena. Kriging and cokriging for gridding and spatial interpolation. Integration of heterogeneous sources of information. Stochastic imaging of reservoir heterogeneities. Case studies from the oil industry and environmental sciences. Prerequisites: introductory calculus and linear algebra, Statistics 116 or equivalent.
3-4 units, Win (Journel)

241. Practice of Geostatistics on Exhaustive Data BasesÑ(Same as Geological and Environmental Sciences 241.) The Data set used relates to a large N. sed reservoir and includes typical spots of hard data and more extensive soft information (seismic/geological interpretation). Student teams perform independently reservoir characterization, share results in class. Reservoir studied through maps, variograms, kriging and stochastic models. Extensive use of GSLIB and 3D visualization software. Flow simulations for recovery forecast and placement of additional wells. Prerequisites: 240, FORTRAN/UNIX; Recommended: 246
3-4 units, Spr (Journel)

242A. Topics in Advanced GeostatisticsÑ(Same as Geological and Environmental Sciences 242A.) Topics from conditional expectation theory and projections in Hilbert spaces; parametric vs. non-parametric geostatistics; Boolean, Gaussian, fractal, indicator, annealing approaches to stochastic imaging; Bayesian methods for data integration. Prerequisites: 240, advanced calculus, Fortran/Unix.
3 units, Aut (Journel) not given 1997-98

246. Reservoir Characterization and Flow Modeling with Outcrop DataÑ(Same as Geological and Environmental Sciences 246.) Class project designed to provide earth science students an understanding of how to use outcrop observations in quantitative geological modeling and flow simulation. Addresses a specific reservoir management problem by (1) studying suitable outcrop analogue (weekend field trip), (2) constructing geostatistical reservoir models, (3) performing flow simulation. Intended to provide Geology, Geophysics and Petroleum Engineering students an introduction, through an applied example, to the relationship between the different disciplines. A different reservoir management question and outcrop analogue will be studied each year. Course may be repeated for credit.
3 units, Win, (Deutsch, Graham), given 1998-99

247. Oil Field Exploration and DevelopmentÑ(Same as Geological and Environmental Sciences 247.) Analyzes an actual oil or gas exploration or exploitation venture that includes drilling one or more wells. Students prepare comprehensive analyses and recommendations that include interpretations of the geology, engineering specifications for wells, lease acquisition, and preparation of financial forecasts. An actual well may be drilled later based on the recommendation.
3 units Spr (Kourt, Harbaugh) alternate years, not given 1998-99

248. Risk Analysis in Petroleum ExplorationÑ(Same as Geological and Environmental Sciences 248.) Use of formal procedures to make optimum financial decisions in petroleum exploration and exploitation. Estimation of probabilities attached to exploration actions and their utilization in financial forecasts. Extensive use of PC-based problem sets that include a computerized exploration exercise with competing teams. Concepts are applicable to resource exploration and development in general.
3 units, Win (Harbaugh)

251. Thermodynamics of EquilibriaÑLectures, problems. Volumetric behavior of a fluid at high pressure. Equation of state representation of volumetric behavior. Thermodynamic functions and conditions of equilibrium, Gibbs and Helmholtz energy, chemical potential, fugacity. Phase diagrams for binary and multicomponent systems. Calculation of phase compositions from volumetric behavior for multicomponent mixtures. Experimental techniques for phase equilibrium measurements.
3 units, Aut (Kovscek)

255. Report on Energy Industry TrainingÑProvides on-the-job training for masters degree students under the guidance of experienced, on-site supervisors. Students must submit a concise report detailing work activities, problems, assignments and key results. Prerequisite: written consent of adviser.
1 unit, any quarter (Staff)

260. Groundwater Pollution and Oil Spills: Environmental Problems in the Petroleum IndustryÑSources and types of wastes in petroleum operations. Partitioning of hydrocarbons in soil. Review of single phase flow. Multiphase flow of oil, water, and air. Movement of hydrocarbons in the vadose zone and in the groundwater. Remediation and cleanup techniques: air stripping and sparging, bioremediation, steam flooding, and solvent and surfactant injection. Drilling wastes. The physical processes affecting the spread of oil slicks at sea. Methods for containing and removing the spill and cleaning of polluted beaches.
3 units, Win (Blunt)

267. Engineering Valuation and Appraisal of Oil and Gas Wells, Facilities and PropertiesÑSeminar, problems. Appraisal of development and remedial work on oil and gas wells; appraisal of producing properties; estimation of productive capacity, reserves; operating costs, depletion and depreciation; value of future profits, taxation, fair market value; original or guided research problems on economic topics with report. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
3 units, Win (Kourt), alternate years, not given 1998-99

268. Seminar in Petroleum Engineering
1 unit, any quarter (Staff)

269. Geothermal Reservoir EngineeringÑConceptual models of heat and mass flows within geothermal reservoirs. Fundamentals of fluid/heat flow in porous media; convective/conductive regimes, dispersion of solutes, reactions in porous media, stability of fluid interfaces, liquid and vapor flows. Interpretation of geochemical, geological and well data to determine reservoir properties/characteristics. Geothermal plants and the integrated geothermal system.
3 units, Spr (Horne) alternate years, given 1998-99

272. Natural Gas EngineeringÑ(Same as Engineering 221.) Lectures, problems. Determination of gas properties. Estimation of reserves. Single and multiphase flow in pipes. Design of production facilities. Metering, compression, and pipeline transportation. Deliverability of individual wells and fields. Selected advanced topics related to natural gas and gas-condensate reservoirs.
3 units, Aut (Aziz), not given 1997-98

273. Special Topics in Petroleum EngineeringÑLectures, problems.
1-3 units, any quarter (Staff)

275. Advanced Well-Test AnalysisÑLectures, problems. Basic unsteady-state flow for single-phase fluids through porous media. Extension to simple multiphase flow. Isolated and developed multiwell flow. Application of flow theory to practical well-test analysis.
3 units (Staff) not given 1998-99

281. Applied Mathematics in Reservoir EngineeringÑLectures, problems. Philosophy of solution of engineering problems. Methods of solution of partial differential equations: Laplace transforms, Fourier transforms, GreenÕs functions, and boundary element methods. Prerequisites: Mechanical Engineering 200B or Math. 131, and consent of instructor.
3 units, Spr (Horne), combined with 284 in 1997-98

282. Capillary and Interfacial PhenomenaÑLectures, problems. Thermodynamics and mechanics of interfaces, surface tension and the Laplace equation. Excess energy at interfaces, Gibbs adsorption. Vapor pressure of curved interfaces, Kelvin equation. Surface wetting, spreading behavior, contact angle, YoungÕs equation. Adsorption, hysteresis, and the Marangoni effect. Application to capillary pressure curves, flow in porous media, and enhanced oil recovery.
3 units (Staff), not given 1997-98

284. OptimizationÑMethods of nonlinear optimization and parameter estimation for engineering problems. Linear and nonlinear regression, Newton, Gauss-Newton, Marquardt, and eigenvalue modification methods. Singular value decomposition. Confidence intervals. Penalty functions. Direct search methods, polytope algorithm, simulated annealing, genetic algorithm. Optimal control theory. Applications to pipe networks, production optimization, pollution minimization, nonlinear model matching and parameter estimation. Prerequisite: Mechanical Engineering 200A or consent of instructor.
3 units, Spr (Horne), combined with 281 in 1997-98; not given as separate course 1997-98

285A,B,C,D,E,F,G. Research SeminarsÑFocused study in research areas within the department. Graduate students may participate in advanced work in areas of particular interest prior to making a final decision on a thesis subject. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

355. Report on Energy Industry TrainingÑProvides on-the-job training for doctoral students under the guidance of experienced, on-site supervisors. Students must submit a concise report detailing work activities, problems, assignments, and key results. Prerequisite: written consent of adviser.
1 unit, any quarter (Staff)

359. Teaching Experience in Petroleum EngineeringÑOn-the-job training in teaching petroleum engineering. Student prepares and presents several lectures, problem sets, grades problems, and prepares lab experiments under the supervision of regular instructor. Performance is evaluated by students and the regular instructor.
1-3 units, any quarter (Staff)

360. Advanced Work in Petroleum EngineeringÑGraduate-level work in either experimental, computational, or theoretical research. Advanced technical report writing.
1-9 units,any quarter (Staff)