PET 410 - Reservoir Simulation

3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec. 3 Lab)

Reservoir simulation is used to investigate petroleum reservoir characteristics and behavior, including: pore volume, fluid distribution and movement, and recovery. The result of simulation studies include optimized field development and management plans which maximize the value and/or reserves of producing properties. The course covers finite difference approximations to the diffusivity equation and the application of those approximations for reservoir simulations. Practical use of reservoir simulation is also covered through application to common reservoir engineering problems.

Prerequisite(s): PET 404, M 274; Course generally offered both semesters.