Course overview
This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive exploration of reservoir engineering principles and practices, emphasising essential topics such as Darcy's Law, storage and flow capacity, material balance equations, and displacement theories. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical applications, students will develop analytical skills and techniques necessary for effectively managing subsurface reservoirs containing oil, gas, or water. By delving into reservoir characterisation and fluid flow modeling, students will gain insights into optimising resource recovery while minimising environmental impact. This course equips students with the knowledge and tools to contribute meaningfully to the sustainable management and development of hydrocarbon reserves in the energy sector.
- Fundamentals of Reservoir Engineering
- Fluid Flow Principles During Field Development
- Subsurface storage and Reservoir Dynamics
Course learning outcomes
- Recognise the main terminology, concepts, and techniques that apply to reservoir engineering, based on a theory-based understanding of mathematics and physical sciences
- Demonstrate the ability to suggest approaches and strategies for assessing and quantifying reservoir uncertainty and data management validated against national or international standards
- Apply a critical thinking and problem-solving approach to the main principles of reservoir engineering, as demonstrated through the appropriate and relevant assessment
- Perform, analyse, and optimise a material balance/decline curve/water influx exercise by using commercial software commonly used in the industry to develop competency in the use of technology
- Analyse and devise relevant solutions to problems posed within the course, individually and with teammates. Demonstrate the ability to interact with other students to practice teamwork and communication skills
- Engage and participate in class and online discussions to help communicate complex concepts to professional colleagues. Evaluate and provide feedback on your own learning experience. Be committed to self-review and performance evaluation