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EG505Y: SUBSURFACE TRANSPORT PROCESSES (2026-2027)

Last modified: 31 Jul 2025 13:16


Course Overview

The main aim of this course is to provide basic understanding of the fluid flow and transport in subsurface formation. The course also introduces the fundamental transport processes in subsurface systems for oil and gas industry, geothermal energy recovery, geological carbon storage; formulation of mathematical models required to solve a subsurface engineering and evaluating the performance of flow and transport in a subsurface system.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term First Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Mrs Yvonne Davidson

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)

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

The main aim of this course is to provide basic understanding of the fluid flow and transport in subsurface formation. The course also introduces the fundamental transport processes in subsurface systems for oil and gas industry, geothermal energy recovery, geological carbon storage; formulation of mathematical models required to solve a subsurface engineering and evaluating the performance of flow and transport in a subsurface system.


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 2025 for 1st Term courses and 19 December 2025 for 2nd Term courses.

Summative Assessments

Work-at-home Simulation Exercise

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Laboratory Report

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Exam

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Formative Assessment

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Resit Assessments

Resubmission of Failed Elements

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