301741 (v.2) Numerical Reservoir Simulation 612

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Area:	Department of Petroleum Engineering
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	10.0
Lecture:	1 x 20 Hours 4 Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 20 Hours 4 Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	301729 (v.3) Applied Geology and Geophysics 602 or any previous version AND 301735 (v.3) Fundamentals of Reservoir Engineering 605 or any previous version AND 301736 (v.3) Hydrocarbon Phase Behaviour 606 or any previous version AND 301737 (v.3) Formation Evaluation 604 or any previous version AND 301738 (v.3) Advanced Reservoir Engineering 601 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Types of simulation techniques, Finite difference approximation of flow equations, Stability analysis, Grid geometry and orientation, Model building and quality control, Data up-scaling, Pseudo functions, History matching, Pre and Post processing and useof 4D seismic.
Unit Outcomes:	On completion of this unit students will have - Been provided with a sound understanding of reservoir simulation techniques and application. Reservoir simulation is the ultimate hydrocarbon reservoir performance prediction tool available in the industry. Become familiarised with, various types of simulations, preparation and quality checking and techniques to upscale sparse data. Participated in hands on training in commercially available simulation software.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Fanchi J.R., (1997), Principles of Applied Reservoir Simulation, Gulf Publishing, SPE Order No: RESV COM065. Maltax C.C, (1990), Reservoir Simulation, SPE Monograph, RESV MONO013.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Practicals 70%, Presentation 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Short Period 11 Y