Texas A&M PE Ugrad Syllabi

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Petroleum Engineering 201Introduction to Petroleum Engineering

Credit 1: (1-0)Required for Entering Freshmen

Catalog Descripti on: The course provides an overview and history of the petroleum industry and

petroleum engineering, including nature of oil and gas reservoirs, petroleum exploration anddrilling, formation evaluation, well completions and production, surface facilities, reservoirmechanics, and improved oil recovery. It introduces the importance of ethical, societal, andenvironmental considerations and current events on activities in the petroleum industry. It alsointroduces students to professional society and university resources that aid career development.

Prerequisites(s): Approval of Department Head

Textbook Required: Nontechnical Guide to Petroleum Geology, Exploration, Drilling andProduction, 2nd Edition, Hyne, Norman J., Penn Well Books, 2001.

TopicsCovered:Overview, Introduction to Petroleum Engineering

1. Nature of Oil & Gas2. The Earths Crust, Geological Time3. Reservoir Rocks, Sedimentary Rock Distribution, Ocean Environment, Maps4. Source Rocks, Generation, Migration and Accumulation of Petroleum, Traps5. Exploration6. Mid-Term Examination7. Drilling8. Formation Evaluation

9. Completion & Facilities10. Drilling & Production Practices11. Reservoir Recovery & Reserves12. Review & Course Evaluation13. Final Examination

Class/Laboratory Schedule: 1 50-min lecture session per week/no laboratory

Method of Evaluation:Attendance 25%Weekly Tests 25%Mid-Term Examination 25%Final Examination 25%Total 100%


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Contributions to Professional Component:

Math and Science None

PetroleumEngineering

Provides students an overview of the oil and gas industry; Introducesstudents to petroleum engineering concepts of porosity, permeability,and saturation. Introduces students to terminology in drilling, formationevaluation, production, and reservoir engineering.

General Education Introduces students to the role of the petroleum industry in our societyand the world and constraints on practice of petroleum engineering.Emphasizes importance of professional and ethical responsibility ofengineers, communication skills, summer internships, life-longlearning. Students are encouraged to join SPE student chapter. Theylearn how to access resources at TAMU that aid written and oralcommunication and those that help with obtaining summer internshipsand permanent positions.

Course Learning Outcomes and Relationsh ip to Program Outcomes:

Course Learning Outcome: At the end of the course, students willbe able to

Program Outcomes

Describe the exploration and production process, the petroleumengineers role, and petroleum engineering terminology.

7

Describe the early history of the petroleum industry, the origins of themajor international oil companies, the political tensions extant in theMiddle East, and the technological challenge facing the industry in anincreasingly environmentally conscious world.

6, 8, 10

Demonstrate initiative to find a summer job. 9

Demonstrate initiative to participate in professional activities. 6

Remain in the program after completion of the freshmen year. 9

Related Program Outcomes:

No. PETE graduates must have6 An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

7 An ability to communicate effectively

8The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutionsin a global, economic, environmental, and societal context

9 A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

10 A knowledge of contemporary issues

Prepared by: Larry D. Piper, 20 July 2009


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Petroleum Engineering 225Petroleum Drilling Systems

Credit 2: (1-3)Required for Sophomores

Catalog Description: Introduction to petroleum drilling systems, including fundamental petroleum

engineering concepts, quantities and unit systems, drilling rig components, drilling fluids, pressure losscalculations, casing, well cementing, and directional drilling.

Prerequisites(s): ENGR 112; MATH 152; PHYS 218

Textbooks Required: Drilling Technology in Nontechnical Language. Devereux, Steve, PennwellPublishing , 1999; Drilling Fluid Engineering Manual. Textbook prepared by M-I Drilling Fluids Co., 1998;Halliburton Cementing Tables. Casing and cement data tables prepared by Halliburton Company.

Topics Covered:1. Introduction to the course, Petroleum Engineering Units2. Drilling geology, and reservoir properties3. Managing drilling operations4. Planning and drilling wells, rig selection, rig equipment, drill bits

5. Drilling fluids6. Casing and cementing7. Directional and Horizontal drilling8. Evaluation9. Well Control, drilling problems, safety, and environmental issues

Class/Laboratory Schedule: 1 50-min lecture session & 3 lab sessions per week

Method of Evaluation:Midterm Exam 25%Final Exam 25%Class Projects/Homework 25%Laboratory 20%

Lab Safety 5%Total 100%



Petroleum Engineering Provides students with the vocabulary and hand-on equipment experience tofunction in the modern drilling industry. Develops basic skills needed for moreadvanced senior level drilling and other design classes.

General Education Equips students with laboratory skills and decision process of selecting fromcompeting technologies.


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Course Learning Outcomes and Relationship to Program Outcomes:

Course Learning Outcome: At the end of the course, students will Program Outcomes

Know oil field vocabulary and demonstrate familiarity with methods andmaterials used in drilling, oil and gas wells.

1,7,11

Demonstrate hands-on testing skills with drilling and completion fluid. 2, 4, 7

Calculate fluid pressure losses through basic drilling systems. 1

Identify and define the components of a drilling rig and to group them intotheir various systems (e.g. rotating, hoisting, circulating, etc.).

7

Write concise engineering lab reports. 7

Demonstrate and practice proper lab safety practices. 3


No. PETE graduates must have

1 An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

2 An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpretdata.

3 An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs withinrealistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical,

health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability4 Ability to an function on multi-disciplinary teams.

7 An ability to communicate effectively.

11 An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary forengineering practice.

Prepared by: Jerome J. Schubert, 10 August 2009


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PETE-225 - Lab Syllabi Requirement


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SUMMEREMPLOYMENT PETE 300

One of the unique features of the Curriculum in Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M Universityis a requirement that students have summer practical experience - at least six weeks fulltimeemployment in exploration and production with an oil and gas company or oilfield services company.This requirement permits our students to see how subjects they have studied are applied in industry,become familiar with practices and equipment of the petroleum producing industry, and gain valuablejob experience. While only one summer work is experience is required, multiple summer workexperiences are suggested and encouraged.

Completion of the requirement must be documented by the student before registration in seniorlevel courses. The documentation consists of a Student Intern Report, prepared by the student, and aSummer Internship Evaluation, prepared by the student interns supervisor. Both documents areprepared at the end of an internship following completion of the Junior Year petroleum engineeringcourses and submitted to the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee for use in program evaluation.See the departmental website for more information (www.pe.tamu.edu)

It is the general policy of the Petroleum Engineering Department to assist students in completingthis requirement. In unusual circumstances, a letter from the student's employer stating the time periodemployed and the nature of the work experience may be used in judging satisfactory completion of the

degree requirement.


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Petroleum Engineering 301Petroleum Engineering Numerical Methods

Credit 3: (2-3)Required for Jun iors

Catalog Description: Use of numerical methods in a variety of petroleum engineering problems;

numerical differentiation and integration; root finding; numerical solution of differential equations; curvefitting and interpolation; computer applications; introduction to the principles of numerical simulationmethods.

Prerequisites(s): PETE 225, 311; MATH 308

Textbook Required: Numerical Methods,Hornbeck, R.W., Prentice Hall, 1982.Suggested: Engineering with Excel, Larsen, Prentice Hall, 2002;A Guide to MS Excel 2002 for scientistsand engineers, Liengme, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2002.

Topics Covered:1. Introduction, Orientation, Engineering problem solving and software

development tools (Excel Visual Basic for Applications,), programming style,errors, debugging.

2. Taylors series, Numerical errors, Error propagation, Basic concepts ofnumerical methods (Iteration, Convergence, Order, Stability), Classfication ofproblems and methods.

3. Finding roots of equations, extrema of functions (single variable).4. Numerical differentiation and integration of functions.5. Interpolation, Smoothing, Differentiation and integration of discrete data

series.6. Linear, pseudo-linear and non-linear least squares.7. Numerical Solution of ODE.8. Multivariable (Linear Algebra) Methods: Matrices, vectors, System of Linear

Equations.9. Gauss, Gauss-Jordan, LU decomposition, Special cases, Iterative methods.

10. Multivariable Methods: Root finding and search for extrema Nonlinear Least

Squares, Numerical solution of system of ODE.11. Numerical Solution of PDEs, Transient solution of the diffusivity equation

(onedim finite difference).12. Reservoir simulation.13. Midterm exams, reviews, final examination.

Class/Laboratory Schedule: 2 50-min lecture sessions and one 3-hour lab session per week

Method of Evaluation:Laboratory Assignments and Participation 20%Class participation and quizzes 10%1-hour examinations (15 % each, 4) 60%Homework 10%

Total 100%



Petroleum Engineering Provides students an overview of numerical methods used in the oil and gasindustry.

General Education Equips students with skills to select appropriate numerical method; Providesprogramming and other computer skills.


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Course Learning Outcome: At the end of the course, students will beable to

Program Outcomes

Select numerical methods suitable for commonly arising Petroleum

Engineering problems.

2

Program simple methods in a high level programming language and useavailable software resources.

11

Recognize main features of numerical problems and algorithms (e.g.,single or multi variable, linear or nonlinear, explicit or implicit), sources oferrors.

1, 5



1 An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.


5 An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.

11An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary forengineering practice.

Prepared by: J. Bryan Maggard, August 17, 2009.


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PetroleumEngineering310

ReservoirFluids

Credit4:(33)

RequiredforJuniors

Catalog

Description:

Thermodynamic behavior of naturally occurring hydrocarbonmixtures; evaluation andcorrelationofphysicalpropertiesofpetroleumreservoirfluidsincludinglaboratoryandempiricalmethods.

Prerequisites(s): PETE311;CHEM107;MEEN315;MATH308

TextbookRequired: ThePropertiesofPetroleumFluids,2nded.,McCain,W.D.,PennWellPublishingCo.,Tulsa,Oklahoma,1990.

TopicsCovered:1. Introduction,OrganicChemistry:Alkanes,Alkenes,Alkynes,CycloalyphaticAromatics,Non

Hydrocarboncomponents.

2. PropertiesofPureSubstances.Two,Three,andMulticomponentMixtures.PhaseDiagrams.

3. VirtualLab Orientation,Safety,DeterminationofVaporPressure.

4.

ClassificationandIdentificationofReservoirsbyFluidType.

5. IdealandRealGases.

6. Reservoir Engineering Properties ofGases: Gas Formation Volume Factor. Viscosity (Bg& g ).WetGas

GravityandIsothermalCompressibility.

7. DefinitionandEvaluationofBlackOilPropertiesfromFieldData.

8. Reservoir Fluid Study: Report, lab procedure, and determination of fluid properties from reservoir fluid

studies.

9. FieldTripCommercialFluidLaboratory.

10. EvaluationofBlackOilPropertiesfromCorrelations:Bubblepointpressure,solutiongasoilratio (pb&Rs),

oildensity(o),compressibility,viscosity(co&o),andformationandvolumefactor(Bo).

11. Virtual Lab Evaluation of gas zfactor andAnalysis of Leaks.Bubble Point of LiveOil Sample and Phase

Envelopes.

12.

SurfaceSeparationCalculationsandEquilibriumRatioCorrelations.13. Evaluationofoilfieldbrineproperties:Salinity,BubblePoint,formationvolumefactor,densityandsolution

gaswaterratio(Bw,w,Rsw).Waterisothermalcompressibility,viscosity(cw,w).

14. Lab DeterminationofViscosityandSurfaceTensionofOil,Gas,&WaterSamples.

15. ConditionsforHydrateFormationandHydrateInhibitionProcedures.

16. CubicEquationsofState:SolutionofCubicEquations.CalculationswithEquationsofState.

17. VirtualLab DifferentialVaporizationandSeparatorTestsofLiveOilSample.

18. Hydrateformationandinhibitiontechniques.

Class/LaboratorySchedule: Three50minlecturesessionsperweek,andnine3hrlabsessionspersemester.

MethodofEvaluation:

Homework 10%Quizzes 10%

Laboratory 25%

3MajorExaminations(10%,10%,15%) 35%

ComprehensiveFinalExamination 20%

Total 100%


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ContributionstoProfessionalComponent:

MathandScience None

PetroleumEngineering Thiscourseprovidesstudentswitha fundamentalbackgroundonthedetermination

andevaluationoffluidproperties.Italsoprovidesmathematicaltoolsfortheanalysis

andinterpretationofdata.

GeneralEducation None

CourseLearningOutcomesandRelationshiptoProgramOutcomes:

CourseLearningOutcome:Attheendofthecourse,studentswillbeableto

Program

Outcomes

Describehowphysicalpropertiesofhydrocarboncomponentsareaffectedbymolecular

structure,size,pressure,andtemperature.Explainthephysicalmeaningandevaluatethe

impactoffluidpropertiesinreservoirengineeringandproductionproblems. 11

Computeformationvolumefactors,viscosities,solutiongasoilratio,densitiesofoil,water

andgas,Zfactor(singleandtwophase),andinterfacialtensions. 1

Calculategas,oil,andoilfieldbrineproperties(zfactor,density,viscosities)usingvarious

correlationswithdifferentindependentvariables:gasoroilcomposition,APIgravity,gas

gravity,salinity,bubblepointpressure,andtemperature. 5

Calculatethespecificgravityofawetgasmixturebyrecombinationusingproductiondata

and: allsurfacecompositions,orseparatorcomposition,orpropertiesoftheseparatorgas. 5

DescribethelaboratoryproceduresrequiredforaReservoirFluidStudyandcalculate

reservoirfluidproperties(formationvolumefactors,solutiongasoilratios)fromthePVTdata

obtainedfromavirtualPVTlabsimulation. 1,3,5

Determineandanalyzevaluesofoilandgasformationvolumefactors,saturationpressures,

compressibilities,andsolutiongasoilratios,givenrawPVTdatafromareservoirfluidstudy

andpressureproductionfieldproductionhistoryofoilandgas. 5

DesignoptimalseparatorconditionsfromasimulatedvirtualPVTlaboratorytestby

maximizingtheAPIgravityoftheoil. 2,3,5

Determineandanalyzethedependenceofoilviscositywithtemperatureandoilgravity,by

conductinglaboratoryexperiments. 2

Determineandanalyzethedependenceofinterfacialtensionwithtemperatureandtypeof

mixtures:oil,waterandsurfactantsolution;byconductinglaboratoryexperiments. 2

Calculatephaseboundaries(bubblepointordewpoints),andtwophasephaseequilibrium

separationsgivenoverallmixturecomposition,pressure(ortemperature),andequilibrium

ratios(kvalues)from:idealsolutionmodels,fromcorrelationsorfromtablelookup. 1,5

EvaluateandDesignahydrateinhibitionschemeusingthevirtualPVTlabbyassessingthe

economicatechnicalimpactofinhibitorsandinhibitorconcentrationsuponthetemperatures

andpressuresatwhichhydrateformationoccurs. 2,11

RelatedProgramOutcomes:

No. PETEgraduatesmusthave

1 Anabilitytoapplyknowledgeofmathematics,science,andengineering.

2 Anabilitytodesignandconductexperiments,aswellastoanalyzeandinterpretdata.3 Anabilitytodesignasystem,component,orprocesstomeetdesiredneedswithinrealistic

constraintssuchaseconomic,environmental,social,political,ethical,healthandsafety,

manufacturability,andsustainability.

5 Anabilitytoidentify,formulate,andsolveengineeringproblems.

11 Anabilitytousethetechniques,skills,andmodernengineeringtoolsnecessaryfor

engineeringpractice

Preparedby:MariaBarrufet,August,7,2009.


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Petroleum Engineering 311Reservoir Petrophysics


Catalog Description: Systematic theoretical and laboratory study of physical properties of petroleum

reservoir rocks; lithology, porosity, elastic properties, strength, acoustic properties, electrical properties,relative and effective permeability, fluid saturations, capillary characteristics, and rock-fluid interaction.

Prerequisites(s): MEEN 221; GEOL 104; MATH 308 or registration therein

Textbook Required: Tiab, D., Donaldson, E.C.: Petrophysics: Theory and Practice of MeasuringReservoir Rock and Fluid Transport Properties, 2

ndedition, Elsevier, New York, NY, 2004.

Recommended Optional Texts:(i) Von Gonten, W.D., McCain, W.D., Jr., Wu, C.H., Petroleum Engineering 311 Course Notes (availableon web) (ii) Jorden, J.R. and Campbell, F.L.: Well Logging IRock Properties, Borehole Environment,Mud and Temperature Logging, SPE Monograph Series No. 9, SPE, Richardson, TX (1984); (iii) Jorden,J.R. and Campbell, F.L.: Well Logging IIElectric and Acoustic Logging, SPE Monograph Series No. 10,SPE, Richardson, TX (1984); (iv) Schon, J.H. Physical Properties of Rocks: Fundamentals & Principles of

Petrophysics, 2nd edition, Pergamon Press. New York, NY, 1996

Topics Covered:1. Introduction2. Pore space properties, Porosity, permeability3. Elastic properties of rocks; Rock Compressibility4. Acoustic properties of rocks5. Darcys Equation, Liquid and Gas Permeability6. Application of Darcys Equation7. Boundary Tension, Wettability8. Capillary Pressure9. Fluid Saturations10. Two-Phase Relative Permeability

11. Rock fluid interactions12. Statistical Analysis of Reservoir Data13. Examinations

Class/Laboratory Schedule: Three 50-min lecture sessions and a 1.5 hr lab session per week

Method of Evaluation:Laboratory Sessions 25%Homework 15%Weekly Quizzes 15%Major Examinations 45%Total 100%

Contributions to Professional Component:Math and Science None

Petroleum Engineering Provides students a detailed understanding of the rock and rock-fluid propertiesof oil and gas reservoirs; an understanding of the Darcy equation and how toapply it to various geometrics; an understanding of laboratory measurements ofrock and rock-fluid properties; and a basic understanding of fluid flow in porousmedia.

General Education Provides students an understanding of the design of experiments; how toanalyze and interpret experimental data; and an ability to prepare laboratoryreports.


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Program Outcomes

Define porosity, discuss the factors which effect porosity, and describethe methods of determining values of porosity 1,5

Define elastic and acoustic properties and rock strength and factorsaffecting them

1,5

Define compressibility of reservoir rocks and describe methods fordetermining values of formation compressibility

1,2

Define permeability and its determinants and measurement 1,2,5

Reproduce the Darcy equation in differential form, explain its meaning,integrate the equation for typical reservoir system, calculate the effect offractures and channels

1,2,5

Explain boundary tension and wettability and their effect on capillarypressure, describe methods of determining capillary pressure, andconvert laboratory capillary pressure values to reservoir conditions

1,2,5

Describe method of determining fluid saturations in reservoir rock andshow relationship between fluid saturation and capillary pressure 2,1,5

Define electrical properties of rock, resistivity index, saturation exponent,and cementation factor and show their relationship and uses; conductexperiments to measure electrical properties of rocks; and demonstratethe calculations necessary in analyzing laboratory measurements

1,2,5

Define effective and relative permeability; reproduce typical relativepermeability curves and show effect of saturation history on relativepermeability; and demonstrate some uses of relative permeability data

1,2,5

Develop data analysis skills and be able to report in written form 2, 7


No. PETE graduates must have1 An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.




Prepared by: Ahmad Ghassemi, 6 August, 2009


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PETE-311 - Lab Safety Syllabi Requirement


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Petroleum Engineering 314Transport Processes in Petroleum Production


Catalog Description: The course covers basics and applications of fluid mechanics (statics; mass,

energy, and momentum balances; laminar and turbulent flow, Reynolds number, Moody diagram; flow ofnon-Newtonian fluids; multi-phase flow; flow in porous media, non-Darcy flow) and of heat transfer (heatconduction and convection). It emphasizes analogies within transport phenomena and provides tools tothe analysis and selection of pumps, compressors and heat exchangers.

Prerequisites(s): PETE 311; CVEN 305; MEEN 315; MATH 308

Textbook Required: Fluid Mechanics for Chemical Engineers Noel De Nevers 3rd (or higher) Edition,McGraw-Hill.

Topics Covered:1. Introduction: Transport processes and fluid mechanics; Concepts, properties,

and techniques2. Fluid statics: Calculation of pressure, force, area; Pressure measurement

3. Mass balance: steady state and unsteady state4. Energy balance: the extended Bernoullis equation; Fluid-flow measurements5. Fluid friction characterization, Reynolds number, Laminar and turbulent flow,

Minor losses6. Non-Newtonian fluid flow: models and calculations; Starting and stopping

flows, water hammer7. Gas flow; Chokes, Flow in gas wells8. Dimensional Analysis9. Pumps and compressors: Positive displacement and Centrifugal, axial

10. Gas-liquid flows; Surface tension effects11. Flow in porous media, Darcy flow, non-Darcy flow, Ergun equation12. Heat and mass transfer: conduction and convection13. Heat exchangers

14. Analogies and differential models

Class/Laboratory Schedule: 3 50-min lecture sessions per week

Method of Evaluation:Class work & Mini-quizzes 10%Homework 5%Mid-term Examinations 60%Final Examination 25%Total 100%


Math and Science NonePetroleum Engineering Provides students the basics and petroleum engineering applications of fluid

mechanics, heat and mass transfer and related transport phenomena.Prepares students for design and analysis of fluid and heat flow systems,including wells, pumps, and heat exchangers.

General Education Improves the ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems,equip.


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Program Outcomes

Write and apply macroscopic mass, energy, and momentum balances for flow

systems.

1, 5

Calculate frictional losses in pipes for the cases of laminar and turbulent flowof Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids.

1,5,11

Solve flow problems involving compressible and twophase fluids. 1, 5

Calculate pressure losses in porous medium for the case of Darcy and non-Darcy flow.

1, 5

Design and analyze the operation of pumps and compressors. 3,11

Utilize the analogy between fluid mechanics and other transport processesand apply the techniques to well-reservoir systems.

1,11

Design and analyze the operation of heat exchangers. 3



3An ability to design a system component or process to meet desired needs within realisticconstraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,manufacturability, and sustainability.


11An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineeringpractice.

Prepared by: Peter P. Valko, 6 Aug. 2009


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Petroleum Engineering 321Formation Evaluation

Credit 4: (3-3)Required for Juniors

Catalog Description: Introduction to well logging methods & evaluation of well logs for formation

evaluation. Basic logging principles, theory of tool operation, analysis of open hole logs to estimate, rockand fluid description and evaluation from open hole logsproperties, including determination of porosity, netpay thickness and saturation. Capillary pressure-saturation relationships, shaly sand analysis, core-logintegration and resource determination.

Prerequisites(s): PETE 301, 310, 311; GEOL 404; or approval of instructor

Textbook Required: Halliburton Open Hole Log Analysis and Formation Evaluation obtained at TEESCopy Center Room 221 in WERC.

Topics Covered:1. Logging Principles2. Passive Logs3. Acoustic Logs

4. Density/Neutron Logs5. Porosity, Lithology Determination6. Resistivity Logging7. Capillary Pressure & Saturation8. Shaly-Sand Analysis9. Core-log integration10. Net pay, Resources, and Reserves

Class/Laboratory Schedule: Three 50-min lecture sessions & one lab session per week

Method of Evaluation:Quizzes 20%

Mid-Term 25%Project Report 25%Final Examination 30%Total 100%



Petroleum Engineering All topics relate to the application of scientific principles to the solution offormation evaluation problems.

General Education None


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Program Outcomes

Identify the basic physical principles of the common open hole loggingmeasurements in order to evaluate formation properties.

1, 11

Interpret common open hole logging measurements for lithology, porosity,

and water saturation estimates and their associated limitations anduncertainties.

1,5,11

Calculate basic wireline log evaluations on a representative, commercialsoftware package.

1,4,5,11,12

Integrate wireline logging data with basic core data in order to assessformation lithology, porosity, and permeability.

1, 2, 5, 11

Manipulate log data to make cross sections and maps and calculatereservoir volumes and hydrocarbons in place.

1, 4, 5, 11, 12

Identify the ability of wireline logging surveys to be incorporated intointegrated reservoir studies.

3, 5, 10, 11, 12


No. PETE graduates must have1 An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

2

An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret

data

3

An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within

realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical,

health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability

4 An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams

5 An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems


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An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary

for engineering practice.

12

An ability to deal with the high level of uncertainty in definition and solution of

petroleum reservoir problems.

Prepared by: David S. Schechter, 10 August 2009


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Petroleum Engineering 322GeostatisticsCredit 3: (3-0)

Technical Elective

Catalog Description

Introduction to geostatistics; basic concepts in probability and univariate statistics; bivariate statistics andspatial relationship; covariance and correlation; second order stationarity; variogram estimation andmodeling; spatial estimation and reservoir modeling; simple and ordinary kriging; uncertainty analysis;estimation versus conditional simulation; sequential Gaussian simulation.

Prerequisite(s): Instructors Permission.

Text BookKelkar M., Perez G., (2002):Applied Geostatistics for Reservoir Characterization. Society of PetroleumEngineers, Texas.Reference TextsYou may find the following texts as useful references for this course.1. Jensen J.L., Lake L.W., Corbett P.W.M, and Goggin D.J., (2000): Statistics for Petroleum Engineers and

Goescientists, 2nd

edition, Elsevier Science.

2. Goovaerts P., (1997): Geostatistics for Natural Resources Evaluation. Oxford University Press.3. Deutsch C.V., Journel A.G., (1998): GSLIB: Geostatistical Software Library and User's Guide. OxfordUniversity Press, New York.

Topics Covered

1. Introduction to Geostatistics and Spatial Modeling2. Review of Probability and Statistics;3. Univariate Distributions (PDF and CDF); Statistical Measures; Statistical Moments and

Expectations; Properties of Moments and Expectations

4. Common PDFs; Normal Distribution; Properties of Normal PDF and Test of Normality;Log-Normal Distribution

5. Probability Mapping and CDF Transformation; Normal Score Transform; Monte Carlo

Method;6. Bivariate Analysis (Joint Distributions); Covariance and Correlation; Joint Normal

Distribution

7. Linear Regression & Least-Squares; Estimators and Their Properties; ResidualAnalysis and Coefficients of Determination

8. Confidence Intervals; t-Student-test and F-test;9. Spatial Relationships and Basic Concepts; Stationarity, Autocovariance, and

Autocorrelation

10.Stationarity; Variograms Estimation and Variograms;11.Modeling Geological Media; Linear Interpolation (Kriging);12.Simple Kriging; Ordinary Kriging; and Universal Kriging13.Estimation versus Simulation; Sequential Gaussian Simulation

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Evaluation MethodThe final grade in the course is calculated as a weighted average of the required assignments andexaminations during the course with the following weights:

HOMEWORK: 20%QUIZZES: 15%

EXAM 1: 15%EXAM 2: 15%FINAL EXAM: 20%FINAL PROJECT: 15%

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Provides students with an understanding of the stochastic nature ofreservoir properties and the uncertainty in performance forecasting.Students learn about statistical approaches to quantify variability ingeologic media, spatial relationship amongst data and uncertainty inestimates and demonstrate the ability to build simple geologic modelsby integrating diverse data types.

General Education The students learn about the interdisciplinary nature of PetroleumEngineering and need for interaction with geoscientists.

Course Learning Outcomes and Relationsh ip to Program Outcomes:

Course Learning Outcome: At the end of the course, students willbe able to

Program Outcomes

Students will combine statistical methods and geological information toanalyze and explore subsurface data.

1, 2, 11, 12

Students will produce and interpret estimation errors for theircalculations of reservoir properties.

1, 2, 11, 12

Students will use geostatistical methods to model reservoir properties. 4, 5, 11,12





4 Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.


11An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary forengineering practice.

12An ability to deal with the high level of uncertainty in definition and solution ofpetroleum reservoir problems.

Prepared by: Akhil Datta-Gupta, August 13, 2009


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Petroleum Engineering 323Reservoir Models


Catalog Description: Determination of reserves; material balance methods; aquifer models; fractional

flow and frontal advance; displacement, pattern, and vertical sweep efficiencies in waterfloods; enhancedoil recovery processes; design of optimal recovery processes.

Prerequisites(s): PETE 301, 310, 311; GEOL 404

Textbook Required: Fundamentals of Reservoir Engineering, L. P. Dake, Elsevier Scientific PublishingCo, New York, 1978. The Reservoir Engineering Aspects of Waterflooding, Forrest F. Craig, Jr.,Monograph 3, Society of Petroleum Engineers, Dallas, 1971. The Properties of Petroleum Fluids, WilliamD. McCain, 2

ndEdition, PennWell Publishing Co., Tulsa, OK, 1990. Class Notes (handouts and power

point presentations available at http://pumpjack.tamu.edu/~daulat/PETE323). Selected SPE papersavailable online from the Image SPE library.

Topics Covered:1. Introduction2. Reservoir classification3. PVT properties of oil and gas; adjustments for separator conditions4. Volumetric estimate of hydrocarbons-in-place5. Fluid gradients and pressure regimes6. Gas material balance, gas recovery factor and gas production forecasting7. General material balance equation8. Havlena-Odeh linear material balance equation and examples9. Reservoir drive mechanisms and recovery factors10. Darcys law11. Two-phase flow, relative permeability, mobility ratio12. Natural water influx; steady state models, van Everdingen-Hurst unsteady

state model; Klins-Bouchard-Cable method; history matching; Carter-Tracymodel

13. Wettability, capillarity, interfacial tension14. Immiscible displacement; vertical and diffuse flow15. Fractional flow16. Buckley-Leverett 1D displacement17. Oil recovery by Buckley-Leverett-Welge method18. Segregated flow and oil recovery: Dietz model19. Waterflooding Intro, patterns recovery efficiency20. 5-spot areal sweep efficiency21. Well injectivity for various patterns22. Quantifying permeability variation23. Vertical sweep efficiency: Dykstra-Parsons model24. 5-spot waterflood forecast using Buckley-Leverett model; waterflood example25. Reserves estimation

26. Introduction and principles of EOR: CO2 flooding, alkali-surfactant-polymerflooding; steam injection



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Method of Evaluation:Attendance and Quizzes 15%Homework 20%First Exam 20%Second Exam 20%Final Examination 25%

Total 100%



Petroleum Engineering Fundamental background on the use of material balance methods to determineoil and gas in place given reservoir, production, and fluid property data. Toolsto estimate reserves and to determine the performance of oil and gasreservoirs. A critical overview of currently used methods to improve oil recoveryand criteria for determining the appropriate method.




Program Outcomes

Understand and use basic project economic evaluation. 1

Derive and use the gas material balance coupled with forecasting. 2, 5

Derive and use the oil material balance coupled with forecasting. 2, 5

Derive and describe immiscible frontal advance theory and applications. 5

Recognize mechanisms and understand appropriate application situationsand advantages of common assisted and enhanced recovery methods.

11




2 An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret

data.5 An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.


Prepared by: Daulat D. Mamora, August 13, 2009


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Petroleum Engineering 324Well Performance


Catalog Description: Steady-state, pseudosteady-state, and transient well testing methods to determinewell and reservoir parameters used in formation evaluation; applications to wells that produce gas and

liquid petroleum; rate forecasting; deliverability testing.

Prerequisites(s): PETE 301; 310; 311; GEOL 404

Textbook Required: 1. Fundamentals of Formation Testing, Schlumberger (2006). (Schlumberger donation)2. Earlougher, R.C., Jr: Advances in Well Test Analysis, Monograph Vol. 5, SPE (1977).3. Horne, R.N.: Modern Well Test Analysis: A Computer-Aided Approach, Petroway (1995).4. Dake, L. P.: The Practice of Reservoir Engineering, Elsevier (2001).5. Dynamic Flow Analysis, Kappa Engineering (2007). (free distributed electronically)

Topics Covered:Module 1: Introductory Materials, Objectives of well tests, reservoir models, and plotting methods.

Module 2: Fundamentals of Flow in Porous Media, Material balance concepts (constant compressibility

and dry gas systems), Steady-state and pseudo-steady state flow concepts, Inflow PerformanceRelations (IPRs) for Gas-Oil and Gas-Condensate Reservoir Systems, and Development of thediffusivity equation: Liquid and gas systems.

Module 3: Solutions/Models for Well Test Analysis, Steady-state, pseudosteady-state, and transient radialflow. Dimensionless variables radial flow diffusivity equation, Solutions of the diffusivityequation (various cases concept of "type curves"), Variable-rate convolution: general andsingle-rate drawdown cases, and Wellbore Phenomena.

Module 4: Well Test Analysis, Variable-rate convolution: Single-rate pressure buildup case. Conventionalanalysis of pressure drawdown/buildup test data, Analysis of gas well tests, Unfractured andfractured wells, and dual porosity reservoirs, Design of well tests, and Software for the analysisof well test data.

Module 5: Analysis and Modeling of Production Data, Production analysis: Introduction, empiricalanalysis/forecasting, and deliverability testing, Fetkovich-McCray decline type curve analysis,

and Software for the analysis of production data.


Method of Evaluation:Homework/Quizzes 10%Exercises 10%Homework Problems/Computing Projects 35%Examinations (2) 35%Class Participation/Pop Quizzes 10%Total 100%


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Math and Science Uses calculus and differential equations, use of graphics (hand andcomputer) for problem solving. Experimental component of coursetypically includes a flow and shut-in test on an existing water well.

Petroleum Engineering This course provides a complete cycle for modeling flow in porous media

from concept to mathematical model to pressure time solution to well testdesign. The review, analysis, interpretation, and integration of reservoirperformance data are employed systematically to assess the propertiesof the reservoir system. Inverse modeling is used (via a match of thedata to a model) as a mechanism to estimate reservoir properties fromwell test and production data responses. Specifically, the student willmaster graphical techniques to estimate reservoir properties from welltest and production data responses. The condition of the well and thewell completion are also addressed, and the state of damage orstimulation is assessed.




Program Outcomes

Describe terminology and commonly-applied methods for quantifying wellperformance.

1, 5, 11,12

Apply Well Test Analysis using Conventional Plots. 2, 11,12

Apply Well Test Analysis using Type Curve Analysis. 2, 11,12

Apply Production Data Analysis. 2, 11,12




2 An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

5 An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems11 An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for

engineering practice.

12 An ability to deal with the high level of uncertainty in definition and solution ofpetroleum reservoir problems.

Prepared by: Thomas A. Blasingame, 14 August 2009.


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Petroleum Engineering 325Petroleum Production Systems

Credit 2: (1-3)Required for Juniors

Catalog Description: Introduction to production operations and oil field equipment, multiphase flow in

pipes, bottomhole pressure prediction, inflow/outflow performance, production systems and backpressureanalysis, hydraulic fracturing fluids and equipment; downhole and artificial lift equipment, tubulars,workover/completion nomenclature and procedures; produced fluids, fluid separation and metering, safetysystems, pressure boosting and monitoring.

Prerequisites(s): PETE 301, 310, 314

Textbook Required: Petroleum Production Engineering: A Computer-Assisted Approach, Boyun Guo,William C. Lyons and Ali Ghalambor. ISBN 0750682701. Elsevier Science & Technology Books (2007)(PPE in attached schedule). There will be some reading assignments from other sources. Instructions foraccessing such additional material will be provided as needed.

Topics Covered:The connecting theme of the topics is to follow flow of fluids from the reservoir/well interface through the

well and surface facilities, with emphasis on hardware components, their functions and importance:1. Reservoir performance as it pertains to well inflow2. Overview of well hardware and completionsconnection of well to the reservoir and the surface3. Fundamentals of Single Phase Fluid Flow in Pipe (vertical, horizontal, angled)4. Multiphase Flow in Pipes5. Surface equipmentsafety valves, chokes, separation and metering6. Overview of artificial lift methodsrod pump, gas lift, ESP

Class/Laboratory Schedule: One 50-min lecture session & one 3-hour lab session per week

Method of Evaluation:Homework Assignments 15%Classroom, Field Trip, Lab & Workshop Participation 10%

In-classs quizzes 10%Laboratory Reports & Quizzes 25%Midterm Exam 20%Final Exam 20%Total 100%

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Petroleum Engineering Provides students with the vocabulary and hands-on equipment experience tofunction in the modern oil field. Develops basic skills needed for moreadvanced senior level design classes.

General Education Equips students with laboratory skills and decision process of selecting fromcompeting technologies.


Course Learning Outcome: At the end of the course, you will be able toProgramOutcomes

describe the basic components and methods used to complete and produce oil and gaswells

7

describe the basic components that comprise oil and gas production and separationsurface facilities

7

calculate expected fluid pressure losses through components of a basic petroleumproduction system.

1, 5

choose appropriate size and materials for components of well completions, flowlines and

separation facility equipment based upon expected fluid properties and throughput.

1, 3, 5

describe appropriate well stimulation technologies and/or artificial lift based upon wellconstruction, fluid properties and inflow characteristics

1, 3

design, conduct and analyze laboratory experiments to confirm physical properties ofcompletion and stimulation fluids.

1, 2

design, conduct and analyze laboratory experiments to compare different flow andpressure measuring devices.

1, 2

design, conduct and analyze laboratory experiments to confirm fluid pressure losses intubing/piping in single and two-phase flow, to confirm separator performance in two-phaseflow and to confirm single phase pump flow performance.

1, 2

design, conduct and analyze laboratory experiments to confirm conditions for various flowregimes during gas and liquid production from a production well.

1, 2

Related Program Outcomes:No. PETE graduates must have


2 An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpretdata

3 An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs withinrealistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical,health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability



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Petroleum Engineering 335Technical Presentations I


Catalog Description: Preparation of a written technical paper on a subject related to petroleum

technology and an oral presentation of the paper in a formal technical conference format; oralpresentations judged by petroleum industry professionals.

Prerequisites(s): COMM 205; approval of department head.

Textbook Required: SPE Style Guide, Society of Petroleum Engineers, Richardson, TX, 2007; excerptsfrom other sources provided as class notes

Topics Covered:1. Introduction; library notes2. Determining audience and purpose; writing abstracts3. Writing lab reports, conclusions, titles4. Citations and references, introductions5. Figures and tables

6. Equations, lists7. Introduction to library and literature database resources; avoiding plagiarism,

copyright infringement8. Conducting and writing a review of technical literature9. Engineering method vs. scientific method10. Writing a technical proposal11. Writing titles, abstracts for technical papers12. Writing the technical paper13. Designing and developing PowerPoint slides14. Developing and delivering the oral presentation

Class/Laboratory Schedule: One 50-min lecture session per week

Method of Evaluation:Weekly class exams 20%Weekly Written Assignments 25%Presentation Slides 15%Written Report 40%Total 100%



Petroleum Engineering Provides skills to identify and propose plans for solution of petroleumengineering problems

General Education Provides skills to formulate technical proposals, present them in written form

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Program Outcomes

Identify an engineering problem in the oil and gas industry, either generalin nature or related to a specific field

5, 9

Search modern electronic databases containing literature in petroleum

technology to find papers related to the engineering problem identified,and compile a bibliography in SPE format

5, 9, 11

Read papers found in the literature search, identify those that are relevantto the problem chosen, and summarize the relevance of each in two orthree sentences

5, 9

Prepare a literature review, properly citing references using the Society ofPetroleum Engineers (SPE) guidelines, summarizing what has been doneby previous authors to address the problem of interest, the weaknesses inprevious solutions or what has not been done, and the need for furtherstudy

5, 6, 7, 9

Set objectives (consistent with identified study needs) for an independentstudy (that can be completed using only resources that are reasonablycertain to be available to the student) of the petroleum engineering

problem identified

3, 5, 9

Prepare a plan, consisting of proposed methodology, available data and alist of tasks, to accomplish the study objectives

3, 5, 9, 11

Identify the significance, potential benefits, and possible applications ofthe anticipated results of the independent study

3, 8, 9

Write a title and abstract for the study proposal consistent with SPEstandards

7

Prepare Microsoft PowerPoint slides for an oral presentation of theproposed study

7, 11

Present the proposal orally to a panel of practicing engineers from thepetroleum industry and faculty members in 10 to 15 minutes, usingPowerPoint slides

7



3 An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs


6 An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility


8 The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutionsin a global and societal context

9 A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning


Prepared by: W. John Lee, 19 August 2009


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Petroleum Engineering 400Cross-listed with Geology 400Integrated Reservoir Design

Credit 3: (2-3)Required for Seniors

Catalog Description: An integrated geoscience and reservoir engineering design experience for seniorstudents in petroleum engineering, geology and geophysics; includes using geophysical, geological,petrophysical and engineering data; emphasis on reservoir description (reservoir and well data analysisand interpretation), reservoir modeling (simulation), reservoir design (production optimization) andeconomic analysis (property evaluation).

Prerequisites(s): GEOL 404; PETE 310, 321, 323, 324, 401, 403, 435

Textbook Required: None

Topics Covered:1. Introduction to integrated reservoir studies2. Log analysis3. Geological description-facies, mapping

4. Geophysical description5. Integrated reservoir characterization6. Reservoir model construction7. Reservoir model calibration8. Economic and risk analysis9. Optimization of development plan

10. Final Presentations

Class/Laboratory Schedule: Two 50-min lecture sessions & one 3-hr lab session per week

Method of Evaluation:Oral Presentations 30%Written Reports 45%

Weekly Tests 20%Participation, Professionalism 5%Total 100%



Petroleum Engineering Provides students with skills in the application of geoscience and engineeringdata and methods to develop petroleum reservoir descriptions and models andto design optimum reservoir development plans.

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Program Outcomes

Work effectively, as measured by peer and instructor evaluations, on amultidisciplinary team consisting of geophysicists, geologists, andpetroleum engineers.

4

Explain how to conduct an integrated reservoir study, including thecomponents of a study and the data required. 4, 5, 11, 12

Develop a complete description of a hydrocarbon reservoir usinggeoscientific and engineering methods.

2, 4, 11, 12

Given a complete reservoir description and well data, design, construct,execute, and quality check a reservoir simulation model.

3, 4, 11, 12

Successfully calibrate a reservoir simulation model against observedperformance data.

4, 11, 12

Predict and optimize reservoir performance using reservoir simulation,economic modeling, and uncertainty assessment.

3, 4, 5, 11, 12

Effectively communicate the results of an integrated reservoir study orallyand in written reports.

4, 7, 12



2An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpretdata

3

An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs withinrealistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical,health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.






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Petroleum Engineering 401Reservoir Simulation


Catalog Description: Solution of production and reservoir engineering problems using state-of-the-art

commercial reservoir simulation software, using data commonly available in industry. Emphasis onreservoir description, reservoir model design and calibration, production forecasting and optimization,economic analysis and decision making under uncertainty.

Prerequisites(s): PETE 310, 321, 323, 324, 325, 403

Textbook Required: None. Mattax, C.C. and Dalton, R.L.: Reservoir Simulation, Monograph Series,SPE, Richardson, TX (1990) 13, isoptional.

Lecture Topics Covered:1. Introduction to reservoir simulation2. Reservoir simulation fundamentals3. Data required for a simulation study4. Model design concepts

5. Interpreting simulation results6. Fieldwide simulation7. Aquifer modeling8. History matching9. Performance prediction

10. Reservoir optimization11. Uncertainty quantification

Lab Topics Covered:1. Software Tutorial2. Pressure transient test simulation3. Hydraulic fractured well modeling4. Horizontal well modeling

5. Coning simulation6. Pattern waterflood simulation7. Gas field simulation8. Volatile oil reservoir simulation

Class/Laboratory Schedule: Two 50-min lecture sessions & one 3-hr lab session per week

Method of Evaluation:Laboratory Reports 30%Daily Quizzes 15%Mid-Term Examination 25%Final Examination 30%Total 100%


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Petroleum Engineering Provides students with knowledge of the theory and application of petroleumreservoir simulation. Students acquire skills in designing and calibratingreservoir simulation models, and using them to optimize reservoir developmentplans.

General Education Provides skills in career goal-setting, life-long learning motivated by careergoals, and personal finance.



Program Outcomes

Explain reservoir simulation fundamentals-the underlying equations andthe numerical techniques used to solve them.

1

Design a reservoir simulation model, construct the data set, execute thesimulator, and view simulation results visually using post-processingsoftware.

1, 5, 11, 12

Plan and conduct the calibration of a reservoir simulation model. 1, 3, 5, 11, 12

Predict and optimize future performance of petroleum reservoirs usingreservoir simulation and economic models. 1, 3, 5, 11, 12

Apply reservoir simulation technology to solve production and reservoirengineering problems in individual wells or patterns.

1, 5, 11, 12

Apply reservoir simulation technology to solve production and reservoirengineering problems in entire fields or reservoirs.

1, 5, 11, 12

Effectively present results of an engineering study in a written report. 7

Set personal career and financial goals, including personal investmentplanning, financial management, and a life-long learning plan.

9



1 An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.3 An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within

realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical,health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.



9 A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.



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Petroleum Engineering 403Petroleum Project Evaluation


Catalog Description: Analysis of investments in petroleum and mineral extraction industries; depletion,

petroleum taxation regulations, and projects of the type found in the industry; mineral project evaluationcase studies.

Prerequisites(s): PETE 301, 310, 311, 314

Textbook Required: Mian, M. A., Project Economics and Decision Analysis, Volume I: DeterministicModels andVolume II: Probabilistic Models, PennWell (Tulsa) 2002.

Topics Covered:1. Time value of money2. Personal investments3. Reserves and resources classification4. Reserves estimation

a. Decline curves

b. Volumetric method and analogyc. Gas material balance

5. Before-tax cash flow6. After-tax cash flow7. International contracts8. Yardsticks9. Selecting investments10. Statistics and probability11. Expected value and decision trees12. Risk preference13. Simulation

Class/Laboratory Schedule: Two 75-min lecture sessions per week

Method of Evaluation:Homework 15%Daily Quizzes 20%Exam 1 20%Exam 2 20%Final Examination 25%Total 100%



Petroleum Engineering Provides students the tools required to analyze investments in the petroleumindustry. Emphasizes the risk and uncertainty in petroleum investments and the

stochastic nature of petroleum reservoir operations. Illustrates how petroleuminvestments are tied to the commercial system dominant in the western worldand in much of the rest of the world.

General Education Emphasizes the cultural, governmental, and environmental constraints onpetroleum engineering projects. Discusses personal finance and investmentplanning.


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Program Outcomes

Be able to categorize petroleum reserves and to estimate provedreserves using volumetric, decline curve, and material balance (p/z)methods; also, be able to forecast future production rates vs. time.

11

Be able to state, in concise summary form, the fundamental forms ofownership of petroleum resources, and laws, fiscal systems and financialinterests pertinent to their exploitation in the United States andinternationally.

8

Be able to perform basic cash flow analysis for petroleum projects anddetermine whether proposed projects are acceptable or unacceptableand, in a given list of acceptable projects, be able determine whichprojects are most attractive.

11,

Be able to evaluate uncertainty in reserve estimates and economicappraisal.

11, 12

Be able to set personal financial goals and establish an investment planto reach these goals.

9

Be able to incorporate social, political, cultural, and environmental factors

into decision making.

8, 10



8 The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutionsin a global, economic, environmental, and societal context

9 A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.




Prepared by: W. John Lee, 10 August 2009


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Petroleum Engineering 405Drilling Engineering


Catalog Description: The design and evaluation of well drilling systems; identification and solution of

drilling problems; wellbore hydraulics, well control, casing design; well cementing, wellbore surveying.

Prerequisites(s): PETE 225, 321, 325, 403

Textbooks Required: Applied Drilling Engineering, by Adam T. Bourgoyne Jr., Martin E. Chenevert,Keith K. Millheim and F.S. Young Jr., Society of Petroleum Engineers, Richardson, TX, 1991.

Topics Covered:1. The drilling rig, terminology, drilling fluids2. Drilling problems and solutions3. Wellbore hydraulics and design of circulation system4. Casing design procedures; collapse, burst, tension5. Abnormal pressures prediction, well control6. Fracture gradient prediction

7. Well design for safety and efficiency8. Design of primary and secondary cementing jobs9. Liner cementing, setting of cement plugs10. Directional drilling, wellbore surveying techniques11. Horizontal drilling, coiled tubing drilling

Class/Laboratory Schedule: Three 50-min lectures per week.

Method of Evaluation:Weekly Tests 20%Examinations 50%Design Project 30%Total 100%


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Program Outcomes

Design and evaluate well drilling systems; identify and solve drillingproblems for all well geometries including directional and horizontal wells.

1, 2, 3, 5

Calculate the pressure requirement at every stage of the drilling operation

from the pump to the bit and back to the surface based on rheologicalmodels and drilling hydraulics procedures and the API recommendedpractices.

1, 2, 5

Design casing, taking into consideration the pore pressure and thefracture gradient of the formation.

1, 2, 3

Establish a proper procedure for well control to ensure the safety of thepersonnel and to protect the environment.

1, 3, 5, 7

Design a proper cementing procedure for cementing the casing orabandoning a well, taking into considerations the environmental and legalissues.

1, 5, 6






6 An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.


Prepared by:Jerome Schubert, 10 August 2009


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Petroleum Engineering 406Advanced Dri ll ing Engineer ing

Credit 3: (3-0)Satisfies Technical Elective Requirement

Catalog Description : Well control; underbalanced drilling; offshore drilling; horizontal, extended reach,

multi-lateral drilling; and fishing operations.

Prerequisites(s): PETE 405

Textbooks Required:Applied Drilling Engineering, by A.T. Bourgoyne Jr., M.E. Chenevert, K.K. Millheim,and F.S. Young. Society of Petroleum Engineers, Richardson, TX. 1991.

Topics Covered:1. Introduction to class, review of important topics of previous classes2. Advanced Well Control topics causes of kicks, kick detection, shut-in

procedures, Managed pressure drilling, dual gradient drilling3. Well Control- Well control equipment, unusual well control operations,

shallow gas, subsea operations.4. Underbalanced Drilling- Introduction to UBD, UBD techniques, benefits of

UBD equipment, Selecting an appropriate candidate, and UBD wellengineering.

5. Advanced drilling technologies casing drilling, HPHT, Introduction toHorizontal/Extended Reach/and Multilateral Drilling Fishing Operations

6. Non-conventional drilling methods and equipment including environmentalaspects of drilling activities

7. Special topics covered by industry experts


Method of Evaluation:Exams (2) 40%Final 20%

Project 40%Total 100%



Petroleum Engineering Provides students with an introduction to advanced drilling topics such as wellcontrol, underbalanced drilling, modern drilling technologies, designer wells,and fishing operations.



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Program Outcomes

The students will demonstrate knowledge in Blowout Prevention and theenvironmental and safety consequences of poor well control.

1, 3, 5

The students will demonstrate knowledge of new technology developed

for UBD, and governmental, societal, and corporate concerns forUnderbalanced Operations.

3, 5, 6

The students will demonstrate knowledge in modern drill ing technologiesand make decision when to apply them

3, 5, 11

The students will demonstrate knowledge of various Drilling operationsincluding Offshore, costs, and other differences as compared to landoperations.

3, 11

The students will demonstrate knowledge of contemporary well design ofdesigner wells (e.g. horizontal, extended reach, and multilateral wells).

3,5, 10

The students will demonstrate knowledge of the tools and techniques infishing operations.

5, 11

Related Program Outcomes:No. PETE graduates must have


3

An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs withinrealistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical,health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability


6 An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.



Prepared by: Jerome J. Schubert, and Catalin Teodoriu, 10 August, 2009


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Petroleum Engineering 410Production Engineering


Catalog Description: Fundamental production engineering design, evaluation, and

optimization for oil and gas wells, including well deliverability, formation damage and skinanalysis, completion performance, and technologies that improve oil and gas well performanceincluding artificial lift and well stimulation.

Prerequisites(s): PETE 321, 323, 324, 325, 403

Textbook Required: Economides, M.J., A.D. Hill, and C.E. Ehlig-Economides: PetroleumProduction Systems. Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey (1994).

Suggested Textbooks: Beggs, H. Dale: Production Optimization Using Nodal Analysis. OGCIPublications, Tulsa (1991); Economides, M et al. Petroleum Well Construction, Wiley, 1998; Ely,John W.: Stimulation Engineering Handbook. PennWell Publishing Company, Tulsa, Oklahoma,

(1994); Holditch et al. Advances in hydraulic fracturing, SPE Monograph No 12 (1989);Penberthy, W.L. Jr. and C.M. Williams, B.B., J.L. Gidley, and R.S. Schechter: AcidizingFundamentals; and SPE Monograph Volume 6, Society of Petroleum Engineers, Richardson,Texas (1979).

Topics Covered:1. Overview of production system concepts, completion, stimulation andartificial lift2. Inflow performance of oil, gas and two-phase wells3. Inflow performance of horizontal wells4. Formation damage and damage skin factor5. Completion hardware

6. Completion performance and completion skin factor7. Flow in wellbore for single phase and multi-phase8. Well deliverability and nodal analysis9. Hydraulic fracturing design10. Fractured well performance diagnosis11. Other stimulation options12. Artificial lift, rod pump, ESP and gas lift13. Production related environmental problems


Method of Evaluation:

Homework assignments 15%Design Project 10%Midterm Examinations (25% each, 2) 50%Final Examination 25%Total 100%


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Provides students with practical skills most often required in everydaypetroleum production. Develops the ability to analyze and design wellcompletions, stimulation treatments and artificial lift systems.

General Education Equips students with design and problem solving skills, improves ability

to work with a team, and develops analysis and presentation skills.


Course Learning Outcome: At the end of the course, studentswil l be able to

Program Outcomes

Be able to estimate production performance for oil, gas and two-phase flow wells including reservoir inflow and wellbore flow

1,3, 5, 11

Be able to evaluate near wellbore problems in oil and gas wellproduction, identify the problems cause by formation damage andwell completion and estimate their effect on production

1, 3, 4, 5, 11

Be able to provide justification for selecting a completion optionincluding perforation, screen, slotted liners and gravel packs.

3

Be able to diagnosis production problems, to identify the source ofthe problem in the production system, and to select the correctmethod, stimulation or artificial lift to solve the problems.

3, 5, 11

Be able to design and optimize hydraulic fracture treatment. 1, 3, 5, 11

Be able to select correct stimulation methods for improvingproduction performance (hydraulic fracturing or acid stimulation)

1, 4, 5, 11

Be able to select appropriate artificial lift system including suckerrod pumping, electric submersible pump, progressive cavity pump,hydraulic pump systems and gas lift. Be able to design sucker rodpumping, electric submersible pump, and gas lift.

1,3,5,11

Be able to recognize environmental sensitive issue in production

engineering practice

6,8,11




3

An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desiredneeds within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental,social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, andsustainability

4 An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams5 An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

6 An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

8 The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineeringsolutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context

11An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering toolsnecessary for engineering practice.

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Petroleum Engineering 416Production Enhancement

Credit 3: (3-0)Senior Technical Elective

Catalog Description: Design, diagnosis and solution of production problems, and optimization of the

technologies that increase oil and gas well performance. Integration of the different elements of aproduction system to maximize recovery from a field.

Prerequisites(s): PETE 410

Recommended Study Material:

Well Performance, M. Golan, C.H. Whitson, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1991.

Reservoir Engineering Handbook, T. Ahmed, Gulf Professional Publishing, 2001.

Petroleum Production Systems, M. J. Economides, A. D. Hill, and C. Ehlig-Economides, PrenticeHall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1994.

Petroleum Engineering Handbook, edited by H.B. Bradley, Society of Petroleum Engineers, 1987.

Supplemental papers from the literature and course notes.

Topics Covered:1. Introduction to integrated production systems: the production system as a network of componentsthrough which underground hydrocarbons must flow to reach the surface.

2. Review of reservoir inflow characterization and modeling tools: inflow performance relationships;numerical vs. analytical modeling; steady-state, pseudo steady-state and transient reservoir flow.

3. Review of multiphase flow modeling in wellbores, risers and flowlines: empirical vs. mechanisticmodels; nodal analysis; steady-state flow models vs. transient flow models; tuning of multiphaseflow models; flow assurance issues (i.e. hydrates, asphaltenes, waxes, scales).

4. Choke valves: the function of production choke valves; empirical vs. mechanistic models; criticaland subcritical flow; the use of choke valves to handle back-pressure effects along the productionsystem.

5. Surface facilities: production and test separators; treatment facilities; export lines; points of sale.6. Production optimization techniques: solutions to boost oil production; liquid unloading techniques

in gas wells; downhole and seabed water separation.7. Diagnosis of systems performance: real-time monitoring; production logging; multiphase flow

metering; downhole monitoring.8. Production Allocation: commingling of produced hydrocarbons from different fields through the

same export facilities; well testing; fiscal allocation; metering points; metering accuracy; valueadjustment for hydrocarbons of different quality.

9. Linking the reservoir, the near-wellbore, the wellbore and the surface facilities: the concept ofboundary conditions in steady-state flow and transient flow; the near-wellbore region; limitationsof current modeling tools.

10. Planning short-, medium and long-term optimization of field management: water and gas shut-offs; re-perforation; stimulation; re-completion; debottlenecking of topsides facilities; handlingtransient flow situations in the system; issues around the chosen export route; offshore vs.onshore scenarios.


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Petroleum Engineering Provides students with a clear understanding of the importance of an integratedapproach to production enhancement (from reservoir to surface, through thewells and the production network), which is fundamental in modern petroleumengineering.

General Education Provides students with experience working in teams, and develops analysisand presentation skills.



Program Outcomes

Explain the fundamentals of integrated production systems theunderlying principles and the coupling techniques used to solve them.

1, 5, 10,11

Build an integrated production model construct the dataset, execute thesimulator, review the results using post-processing software.

Perform a critical review and screening of available input data.

Use sound engineering judgment to estimate values of missing

data required to execute the simulator. Generate and review results to extract relevant information from

which the conclusions required to make business decisions canbe drawn.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11,12

Select methods to optimize a production system and maximize therecoverable reserves from a field, given the physical constraints dictatedby the production system itself and knowing the limitations of currentmodeling tools.

1, 3, 5, 10, 11, 12

Identify bottlenecks in a production system 1, 5, 10, 11, 12

Define the concept of flow assurance and recognize situations whereunder- and over-designed production systems can affect the ultimaterecovery from a reservoir.

1, 5, 7, 10, 12

Effectively present the results of an engineering study, both orally and in

written reports.

7

Work effectively in a team environment, under time constraints. 4, 7








6 An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.7 An ability to communicate effectively.




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Petroleum Engineering 435Technical Presentations II


Catalog Description: Preparation of a written technical paper on a subject related to petroleum

technology and an oral presentation of the paper in a formal technical conference format; oralpresentations are judged by petroleum industry professionals at the departmental student paper contestheld during the same academic year.

Prerequisites(s): PETE 335; satisfactory performance in PETE 335 student paper contest

Textbooks:Required: SPE Style Guide, Society of Petroleum Engineers, Richardson, TX, 2007; Writing ReportsWith Confidence and Style(downloadable from course website at elearning.tamu.edu)EndNote software (available from sell.tamu.edu) or Zotero software (available from zotero.com); excerptsfrom other sources provided as class notesRecommended: Chicago Manual of Style, 15

thedition (available from www.amazon.com)

Topics Covered:

1. Review of library and literature database resources2. Conducting and writing a review of technical literature3. Engineering method vs. scientific method4. Conducting an independent study of an engineering problem5. Analysis/interpretation of results and drawing conclusions6. Organizing the technical paper7. Writing titles, abstracts8. Preparing and submitting the technical paper9. Designing and developing PowerPoint slides10. Developing and delivering the oral presentation

Class/Laboratory Schedule: One 50-min lecture session per week

Method of Evaluation:Weekly class exams 15%Weekly Written Assignments 25%Oral Presentation 30%Written Report 30%Total 100%



Petroleum Engineering Provides skills to conduct an independent study of a petroleum engineeringproblem, and to synthesize results and draw appropriate conclusions from thestudy

General Education Provides skills to write technical papers and give oral presentations in a

professional setting


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Program Outcomes

Outline in detail an Introduction for your paper/presentation consisting ofproblem statement, review of previous work presented in the literature,need for further study, and study objectives

5, 7, 9, 11

Outline in detail a Methodology section for your paper/presentation,including planned tasks, data and methods you will use, and assumptionsyou will make in the study

3, 5, 7, 9, 11

Prepare a References section, consistent with the SPE style guide, listingall literature cited in the Introduction and Methodology sections

5, 6, 7, 9

Gather information, make calculations and/or analyze data to achieve thespecific objectives set in your proposal for an independent study

2, 3, 5, 9, 11

Summarize the results of your independent study in appropriate textual,tabular and graphical forms, consistent with engineering and Society ofPetroleum Engineers (SPE) presentation standards

2, 7, 11

Outline in detail a Discussion section for your paper/presentation,including your analysis and interpretation of study results

2, 5, 7, 9, 11

Draw appropriate conclusions from your study consistent with your project

objectives and properly supported by data, calculations and/or analysis

2, 3, 5, 7, 9

Identify limitations of your work and prepare recommendations for furtherwork, if appropriate, supported by evidence presented in the results anddiscussion of your study

2, 3, 5, 7, 9

Identify the significance, potential benefits, and possible applications ofthe results and conclusions of your independent study

3, 5, 7, 8, 9

Write a title and abstract for the independent study consistent with SPEstandards

7

Prepare the paper describing your independent study consistent with SPEpresentation standards

7, 11

Prepare Microsoft PowerPoint slides for your independent study that canbe used in an oral presentation to persuade others that the study results,conclusions and recommendations are correct and useful

7, 11

Present the study orally to a panel of practicing engineers from thepetroleum industry and faculty members in 10 to 15 minutes, usingPowerPoint slides

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An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs withinrealistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical,health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability


6 An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility7 An ability to communicate effectively.

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