Course Overview
This course looks at where oil and gas are thought to come from, what they are composed of, their chemical structure and typical properties. Some discussion of oil stability will be covered. Sampling and measuring techniques will be introduced. The content will cover how a well is drilled and put into production. Subsurface conditions and recovery methods will also be covered.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
3.0
- Retired
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Explain the most widely accepted theory of the origins of oil and gas.
- Define a hydrocarbon, list their common names, and some of their important properties.
- Describe the common measuring techniques and units.
- Describe phase behaviour of a component given a phase diagram and perform a dew point test using standard equipment.
- List regulatory measurement requirements.
- Define an emulsion and explain what problems they can create.
- Describe the geological formations that are most likely to contain petroleum.
- List and describe the five main methods used to find oil and gas.
- Given a picture of a land-based rotary drilling rig, name and locate the main components.
- Explain what drilling mud is and its four main functions.
- List and discuss three main methods of enhanced oil recovery.
Effective as of Fall 2007
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