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COAL GAS PRODUCTION

Course
PNGE392 - COAL GAS PRODUCTION
Department
Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering - English - Undergraduate
Course Type
Course
Status
Required
Language
English
Credit
3
ECTS
5
T+P+L
3 + 0 + 0
Course Coordinator(s)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Hilmi DİNDAR
Prerequisite
-
Keywords

Course Description

Considering the importance of unconventional energy sources due to ever-growing demand, the aim of the current course is to familiarize the students with the origins, reserves, exploration, and production of coal gas (Coal Bed Methane and shale gas) from relevant reservoirs. Within the scope of the course, different types of Coal Gas reserves will be explained comprehensively. Detailed elaboration on both technical and economic aspects of development of the field is also included. Case studies from around the globe will be covered in the course, as well. The course is adjourned with a case study of development of coal gas reserves.

COAL GAS PRODUCTION

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Course Syllabus

Week Topic
Week 1 Coal definition, Coal formation, Coal resources
Week 2 Geographical distribution of coal, Fundamental characteristics of coal Coal composition
Week 3 Fundamental characteristics of coal Coal composition
Week 4 Coal rank and its determination
Week 5 Coal as source / reservoir rock
Week 6 Coal properties
Week 7 Gases (dominantly “Methane” from coal seams / bed), Gas generation in coal seams of different coal ranks (Biogenic gas and Thermogenic gas)
Week 8 Mid-term
Week 9 Mid-term
Week 10 State of gas present in coal seams (free, adsorbed, dissolved and absorbed) and why Coal Seam Gas (CSG) is Unconventional Hydrocarbon (HC)?
Week 11 Methane extraction (Surface, Sub-surface using “De-watering”)
Week 12 Hydraulic fracturing or Fracking
Week 13 Enhancing methane production (CSG / CBM / CSM)
Week 14 Open pit and Under-ground coal mining
Week 15 Review

Reference Books & Course Materials

  1. 01 1. Published books and research publications related to coal gas production.

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Program Outcomes

  1. Should be able to write effective reports, understand written reports, and prepare design and production reports.
  2. Should have the ability to make effective presentations.
  3. Should have the ability to give and have clear and understandable instructions.
  4. Should gain consciousness (awareness) about the necessity of lifelong learning.
  5. Should have the ability to access information.
  6. Should have the ability to follow developments in science and technology and constantly renew himself/herself.
  7. Should gain the awareness of professional and ethical responsibility and should act in accordance with ethical principles.
  8. Should gain knowledge about the standards used in engineering applications.
  9. Should gain knowledge about project management, risk management, and change management practices in business life.
  10. Should gain awareness about entrepreneurship, and innovation.
  11. Should gain knowledge about development in sustainability.
  12. Should gain knowledge about the effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and security at universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering.
  13. Awareness should be gained about the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
  14. Should have sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science, and subjects specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
  15. Should have the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science, and related engineering disciplines in complex engineering problems.
  16. Should have the ability to detect, define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems.
  17. Should have the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve complex engineering problems.
  18. Should have the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions.
  19. Should have the ability to apply modern design methods.
  20. Should have the ability to develop, select, and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications.
  21. Should have the ability to use information technologies effectively.
  22. Should have the ability to design experiments, for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
  23. Should have the ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
  24. Should have the ability to work in intradisciplinary teams.
  25. Should have the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
  26. Should have the skills to work individually.
  27. Should have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  28. Should have the knowledge of at least one foreign language.

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