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EG551P: WELL AND PRODUCTION ENGINEERING (2014-2015)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

This course provides students with an understanding of the engineering science and principles that underpin the drilling of oil and gas well, production technologies, design methodologies, as well as associated safety and environmental considerations.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Session Second Sub Session Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
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What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

None.

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course is in two parts. The well engineering part provides students with an overview of a rotary drilling system and associated drilling components.  The types, selection and characteristics of drilling fluids are discussed, and the analysis of the flow of drilling fluids during drilling is presented.  Strategies for the selection and design of casings, cementing methodologies as well as design and configuration of completion systems are introduced, with emphasis on safety implications.  Challenges of directional and horizontal drilling methods and associated technologies discussed. In the second part, production engineering, fluid flow in the well bore with a view to production of resources is considered. Completions components and methods are introduced. Emphasis is placed on factors which inhibit oil and gas production as well as practical approaches to production enhancement. Computer modelling of oil and gas production is introduced. A range of industry relevant case studies are used to support students’ learning.  


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 31 August 2023 for 1st half-session courses and 22 December 2023 for 2nd half-session courses.

Summative Assessments

1 three-hour written examination paper (80%), continuous assessment (20%).

The continuous assessment will comprise of a hands-on laboratory practical on drilling fluids (10%) and a simulation exercise on production methods (10%).

 Resit: 1 three-hour written examination paper (80%) and the continuous assessment mark from the first attempt (20%).

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

a)             Assessment grade and feedback comments will be provided on the coursework report

b)             Students can receive feedback on their progress with the Course on request at the weekly tutorial/feedback sessions.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.

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