RGU: RGU Module: Production Operations (ENM205)

Module Title
Production Operations

Keywords
Petroleum, Production, Data, Measurement, Chemistry Corrosion, Materials, Stimulation.

Reference

ENM205

SCQF Level

SCQF 11

SCQF Points

ECTS Points

7.5

Created

December 2005

Approved

April 2006

Amended

August 2011

Revision No.

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). ENM200 Subsurface, ENM201 Wells and ENM202 Facilities.

Corequisite Modules

None.

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.

Aims of Module

This module aims to extend abilities developed in module ENM202 with a particular focus on specifying production flow measurement equipment, managing production data, maintaining the integrity of production facilities by addressing corrosion and production chemistry issues. The module also develops abilities in production enhancement through well intervention, treatment and formation stimulation.

Learning Outcomes for Module

On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:

1.	Identify best practice in measurement system design and compare strengths and weaknesses of various primary devices.
2.	Justify the requirement for a production database management system and demonstrate the ability to extract, interpret and present useful data from a multi-well system.
3.	Prepare a strategy for managing corrosion in a producing asset, considering corrosivity of produced fluids, inhibition treatments and monitoring of parameters that can influence the integrity of facilities.
4.	Analyse the various threats to successful production, injection, separation and transportation that are presented by the physical and chemical properties and interactions of the fluid streams and describe the role of production chemicals for maintaining production efficiency
5.	Compare and contrast the benefits of various well intervention, treatment and formation stimulation techniques on well production vs. their impact on surface production operations.

Indicative Module Content

Production Measurement
Production Database Management
Production Chemistry & Flow Assurance

Corrosion & Material Science
Well Intervention & Treatment
Formation Stimulation

Indicative Student Workload

Contact Hours	Full Time	Part Time	Distance Learning
Lectures	36	36	0
Tutorials	12	12	0
Assessment	2	2	2
Industrial Visits	10	10	0
Directed Study
Coursework	45	45	45
Private Study
Private Study	45	45	45
Self directed study of online materials	0	0	46
On line activities	0	0	12

Mode of Delivery

This module will be delivered by means of lectures, tutorials and student-centred learning activities supplemented by industrial visits/industry speakers.

Assessment Plan

	Learning Outcomes Assessed
Component 1	1,2,3,4,5
Component 2	1,2,3,4,5

Learning outcomes covered in this module represent interrelated elements of the module topic. Coursework and examinations may emphasise some learning outcomes above others without totally divorcing one from the other and while retaining a balanced assessment in total. Component 1 is a coursework which will involve preparation of a short report presenting results and may also require use of appropriate technical applications software.

Component 2 is a closed book examination.

Indicative Bibliography

1.	Guidance Notes for Petroleum Production, Issue 8, DECC (March 2012)
2.	Well Performance, Michael Golan & Curtis Whitson, ISBN 0-934634-75-0
3.	Well Integrity in Drilling and Well Operations, D-010 rev 3, NORSOK Standard
4.	Petroleum Production Systems, Michael J. Economides, ISBN 978-0137031580
5.	Petroleum Engineering Handbook, Vol. 4, ISBN: 978-1-55563-118-5
6.	Reservoir Stimulation, 3rd Edition, Economides, ISBN-13: 978-0471491927
7.	The Chemistry & Technology of Petroleum, Speight J.G., ISBN 978-0849390678
8.	Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction, W.D. Callister, Jr. and D.G. Rethwisch, 8th edition, John Wiley and Sons, Inc. (2010), ISBN 0470419970.