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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Wells Project Management | |||
| Reference | ENM253 | Version | 2 |
| Created | March 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | February 2007 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | September 2017 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| The module aims to develop the principles and theories in managing well engineering and construction operations. Students will be able to use these principles in the design concepts involved in the modern drilling operations and well engineering. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Apply multi-discipline lifecycle process methodologies and thinking in the design and excution of wells operations. |
| 2 | Develop and implement safety management systems, ensure that equipment is fit for purpose and risks from well operations are identified, evaluated and controlled in compliance with standard operation procedures. |
| 3 | Apply the general principles of project management to drilling engineering and well construction over the life cycle of a well. |
| 4 | Apply modern management techniques (including contract management) to support various contracts and to improve well design and reduce incidence of non-productive time. |
| 5 | Perform outline economic evaluation of projects and demonstrate an understanding of cost management. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Modern well design: introduction to drilling and operations management. Well planning, design and construction: well planning process, preliminary and detailed well design, drilling programme, pre-spud meetings, operational supervision and control. HSE management: personal safety hazards, procedure, the causes of incidents, incident reporting and analysis, HSE management systems. Drilling and petroleum cost: drilling costs and field development economics, cost elements, cost estimates, budget. Contract management: introduction, the preparation phase, tender, contract documents, equipment management. Legislation and regulations of drilling operations. Advanced technologies: technology management and planning, underbalanced drilling, TTRD, CTD, ERD. Drilling equipment and tools and rig selection and design considerations. Wells software. Drilling problems and hazards: causes, indicators, implications, prevention and control. Risk assessment: HAZID, PUWER, LOLER. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This is a lecture based module supplemented by tutorials, practical work and case studies supplemented by industrial visits/industry speakers. Shell's Wells Distance Learning Package (WDLP) will be used as core material. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 80 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 100 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | 120 |
| TOTAL | N/A | 300 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body | 120 |
| 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: | 25% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | The coursework will be Shell Yellow Pages - the assessment element of the Wells Distance Learning Package. The examination will be open book. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 75% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | The examination will be open book. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Students are required to have been awarded the Shell Round II Certificate or equivalent Shell Diploma. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| Pass | Pass Shell's Wells Distance Learning Package Round II. |
| Fail | Fail Shell's Wells Distance Learning Package Round II. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Access to this module is limited to students sponsored by Shell. Normally a UK 2.2 honours degree or above, or equivalent, in Engineering or a related discipline. Proficiency in English language for academic purposes, IELTS score of 6.5 or above. Qualification through previous relevant industry experience may be considered. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| Extensive use will be made of Society of Petroleum Engineers papers and journals. This module is for a corporate client only and cannot be taken as part of the Postgraduate Professional Studies Programme. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | AADNOY, B.S. 1997. Modern Well Design. Gulf Publishing Company |
| 2 | BOURGOYNE et al., 1984. Applied Drilling Engineering, SPE Publications |
| 3 | DEVEREUX, S., 1998. Practical Well Planning and Drilling Manual. Tulsa Okla: PennWell |
| 4 | DYKE, K. 2000. Drilling Fluids. Austin, TX : Petroleum Extension Service, University of Texas |
| 5 | FRASER, K., 1991. Managing Drilling Operations. Elsevier Applied Science |
| 6 | GRACE, D., 2003. Advanced Blowout and Well Control. Burlington, MA: Gulf Professional |
| 7 | MITCHELL, B., 1995. Advanced oil well drilling engineering handbook and computer programs/ Bill Mitchell. Richardson, TX : Society of Petroleum Engineers |
| 8 | SHELL INTERNATIONAL, 2006. Wells Distance Learning Package. Internal Document |