MAS309 Petroleum Production

Contents and structure

Flow in reservoir, wells and transport pipes. Phase relationship and separation calculation. Production process and production equipment on oil platforms. Gas-oli separator. Oil-water separation. Gas hydrates. Safety and environment.

Learning Outcome

-Knowledge:

The student

• Can explain petroleum geology and reservoir engineering.
• Can describe production well construction.
• Can explain production process and equipment on the oil platform, included utility systems.
• Can explain phase relationship and conditions of separation.
• Can explain conditions leading to gas hydrates and how to prevent hydrate formation.
• Can manage emissions during operation.
• Has knowledge related to oil-platform safety

 

-Skills

The student 

• Can calculate density of real and ideal gasses.
• Can sketch phase diagram.
• Can dimension separators based on capacity and desired degree of separation.
• Can apply diagrams to determine water content in natural gas.
• Can calculate the required amount of inhibitor to prevent hydrate formation.
• Can calculate the reservoir well flow.
• Can calculate fluid and gas pressure losses in pipe flow.
• Can apply relevant NORSOK- standards.

-General qualification:

The student:

• Can contribute to the public debate on energy issues.
• Can assess environmental issues related to petroleum production.

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

Chemistry with Environmental Focus; Physics; Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics; Process Technology I.

Teaching methods

Lectures, calculation exercises, process simulation .

Compulsory learning activities

One written assigment

Assessment

Written exam, 4 hours.

Grade: A - E / passed; F (failed)

Examination support material

Simple calculator: Allowed calculator is Casio fx-82 (all varieties: ES, ES Plus, EX, Solar etc.). Technical table of formulas (Pedersen, Gustavsen, Kaasa and Olsen) will be handed out during the exam.

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