Spring 2015

PETR 6326 : Applied Reservoir Simulation

Syllabus
Lecture #1; Jan 22, 2015:
Introduction
Course Overview
Study Objectives
Study Planning
Review of Geology
Review of Reservoir Characterization
Reading Assignment for next lecture: Read Chapters 1, 2, and 6 Mattox & Dalton

Lecture #2; Jan. 29, 2015:

Theory of Finite Difference Modeling
Introduction to Reservoir Simulation Software
Reading Assignment for next lecture: Review Eclipse or IMEX user/get started guide

Lecture #3; Feb. 5, 2015:

Discussion of Simulation Software
Demonstration of Simulation Software
Reading Assignment for next lecture: Read Chapters 4 and 5 Mattox & Dalton

Lecture #4; Feb. 12, 2015:

Data Acquisition
Gridding
Upscaling
Rock Properties
Assign Project A
Reading Assignment for next lecture: Read Chapter 11 Mattox & Dalton

Lecture #5; Feb. 19, 2015:

Fluid Properties
Equations-of-State
Rock-Fluid Interactions
Reading Assignment for next lecture: Read Chapter 3 Mattox & Dalton

Lecture #6; Feb. 26, 2015:

Class Individual Presentations and Discussions of Project A Results
Initialization
Reading Assignment for next lecture: Read Chapter 10 Mattox & Dalton

Lecture #7; Mar. 5, 2015:

Discretization Concerns and Problems (e.g. grid orientation )
Common 3D Model Features and Options (e.g. aquifers )
Case Study Example (Pre-History Match)
Assign Project B for Class Individuals
Reading Assignment for next lecture: Read Chapter 7 Mattox & Dalton

Lecture #8; Mar. 12, 2015:

Wells
Facilities
Constraints
Reading Assignment for next lecture: Read Chapter 8 Mattox & Dalton

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Mar. 19, 2015: No Class Spring Break

Lecture #9; Mar. 26, 2015:

Class Individual Presentations and Discussions of Project B Results
History-matching
Reading Assignment for next lecture: Read SPE paper 96410

Lecture #10; Apr. 2, 2015:

History-matching (Continued)
Assign Project C
Reading Assignment for next lecture: Read SPE paper 71430 and 110066

Lecture #11; Apr. 9, 2015:

Use of Reservoir Simulation with Respect to Reserves
Examples of the Use of Models for Reserve Purposes
Reading Assignment for next lecture: Read Chapter 9 Mattox & Dalton

Lecture #12; Apr. 16, 2015:

Predictions
Simulation Study Audit
Some Comments on Reservoir Simulation
Lecture #13; Apr. 23, 2015:
Case Study Examples/Work Session on Project C
April 30, 2015:
Final Student Course Evaluations
Individual Presentations and Discussions of Project C Results
May 7, 2015:
Final Exam

Course Grading Components

10% - Class Participation
15% - Project A ( Class PowerPoint presentation + hardcopy report )
15% - Project B ( Class PowerPoint presentation + hardcopy report )
40% - Project C ( Class PowerPoint presentation + detailed hardcopy report )
20% - Final Exam

Instructor Contact Information

Dean C. Rietz, P.E.:

By phone 713-751-5516
By FAX 713-655-3016
By email ( dean_rietz@ryderscott.com )

Project Requirements

Hardcopy, typed report to be handed in during class on the date that class
presentations are made.
Class presentations are to be made in PowerPoint and given in class on a laptop
computer provided for the students. The student is responsible for the data transfer
onto the laptop (bring a USB Drive).
Projects will be worked by individuals, and not by teams, unless otherwise stated.
The overall Project grade will be composed of grades from both the report and
presentation.

Data Transfer

Project data, when not provided in hardcopy form during the class, will be
downloadable from blackboard.com.
Superficial instructions on the use of blackboard.com will be provided in an email
once your account has been set up. Additional instructions can be found on-line.
If blackboard.com cannot be accessed, the instructor will provide data via email upon
request.

Note:
Unless previously approved by the instructor, all work will be your own and should be
completed by the individual student. Collaboration between students shall be limited
only to assist with loading/running the simulation software or to obtain assignment data
provided by the instructor which is readily available to all students. Unacceptable
behavior includes the following:
1. Copying or using previously published items (text or figures) without proper
referencing or citations.
2. Use of work completed by others whether in the current class or previous
classes/semesters.