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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Production System Modelling | |||
| Reference | ENM204 | Version | 9 |
| Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | April 2006 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | September 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| This module aims to develop skills in integrated asset management with the aid of production optimisation and modelling software. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate an analytical understanding of the principal and limitations of the material balance method and the influence of drive mechanisms on the recovery factor. |
| 2 | Build a material balance model for a new field development in an analytical manner. |
| 3 | Deep understanding of the concepts of reservoir fluid composition, properties and modelling. Prove from first principles the limitations of using correlations and Equations of State. |
| 4 | Critically appraise the range of possible inflow and outflow performance relationships for wells including the selection of key artificial lift techniques for improving outflow performance. With clear understanding of how nodal analysis is used to predict well performance. |
| 5 | Formulate an original conceptual development for a new field with the aid of software for modelling wells and reservoirs. Consider timing/number of wells and utilisation of artificial lift to examine and optimise the recovery factor. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| 1) Material Balance Reservoir Modelling 2) Single Well Nodal Analysis 3) Artificial Lift System Selection & Design 4) Network Production System Optimisation 5) Integrated Asset Modelling |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module may be delivered by means of lectures, tutorials and student-centred learning activities supplemented by industrial visits/industry speakers. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 54 | 54 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 96 | 96 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 2, 5 |
| Description: | Coursework. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Closed book examination. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | ||||||||
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| Explanatory Text | ||||||||
| The module has 2 components and an overall grade D is required to pass the module. The component weighting is as follows: C1 is worth 50% and C2 is worth 50%. | ||||||||
| Examination: | ||||||||
| Coursework: | A | B | C | D | E | F | NS | |
| A | A | A | B | B | C | E | ||
| B | A | B | B | C | C | E | ||
| C | B | B | C | C | D | E | ||
| D | B | C | C | D | D | E | ||
| E | C | C | D | D | E | E | ||
| F | E | E | E | E | E | F | ||
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination | |||||||
| Module Requirements | |
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| Prerequisites for Module | Normally a UK honours degree, or equivalent, in Engineering or related discipline at class 2.2 or above and proficiency in English language for academic purposes (IELTS minimum score of 6.5 or equivalent). |
| Corequisites for module | ENM205 Production Operations & Flow Assurance. |
| Precluded Modules | This module is not suitable for students following an MSc in Professional Studies programme unless they meet the entry qualifications stipulated in the University Regulations on admission and the prerequisites above. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | Economides, M.J., Hill, A.D., Ehlig-Economides, C. and Zhu, D., 2012. Petroleum production systems. Pearson Education |
| 2 | Clegg, J. and Lake, L., 2007. Petroleum Engineering Handbook. Richardson, TX: Society of Petroleum Engineers. |
| 3 | Dake, L.P.,1983. Fundamentals of reservoir engineering. Elsevier |
| 4 | Dake, L.P., 2001. The practice of reservoir engineering (revised edition). Elsevier |
| 5 | McCain, William D., Jr., 1990. Properties of petroleum fluids (2nd Edition). PennWell |
| 6 | Pedersen, K.S., Christensen, P.L. and Shaikh, J.A., 2014. Phase behavior of petroleum reservoir fluids. CRC Press |
| 7 | Lea, James F. Nickens, Henry V. Wells, Mike R., 2008. Gas well deliquification (2nd Edition). Elsevier |
| 8 | Epstein, L.C. and Edge, R., 1985. Thinking physics is gedanken physics. American Journal of Physics |