UNCONVENTIONAL PETROLEUM RESOURCES
- Course
- PNGE434 - UNCONVENTIONAL PETROLEUM RESOURCES
- Department
- Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 4
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
- -
Course Description
This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of unconventional petroleum accumulations. In the scope of the course, characteristics of unconventional oil and natural gas resources will be reviewed, followed by addressing the unconventional resource triangle, which then leads to the discussion of shale resources. During the course, students will study unconventional liquid and gas hydrocarbons such as heavy oil, tight oil, oil shale, coalbed methane etc. found in both reservoir and source rocks. The differences between conventional and unconventional resources together with the significance of unconventional petroleum accumulations will be discussed. In addition, basic exploitation and development strategies of the Earth's unconventional hydrocarbons will be identified.
UNCONVENTIONAL PETROLEUM RESOURCES
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Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | The physical and chemical properties of petroleum |
| Week 2 | The physical and chemical properties of petroleum |
| Week 3 | Gas hydrates their composition and occurence |
| Week 4 | Gas Hydrates identification and economic significance |
| Week 5 | Basics of Shale Gas |
| Week 6 | Basics of Shale Gas and worldwide distribution |
| Week 7 | Oil shales. Chemical composition |
| Week 8 | Extraction of oil from Oil Shales |
| Week 9 | Origins of Tar Sands. Their chemical composition |
| Week 10 | Coal Bed Methane. |
| Week 11 | Coal Bed Methane and its distribution on the world. |
| Week 12 | Coal Bed Methane and its distribution on the world. |
| Week 13 | Review of the subjects during semester |
| Week 14 | - |
| Week 15 | - |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Elements of Petroleum Geology..Second Edition. R:C Selly
Learning Outcomes
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Program Outcomes
- Knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
- Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline to the solution of complex engineering problems.
- Ability to define complex engineering problems by using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to the problem addressed.
- Ability to formulate complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
- Ability to analyse and solve complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
- Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems.
- Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products in a way that meets present and future needs while considering realistic constraints and conditions.
- Ability to select and use appropriate techniques and resources—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
- Ability to select and use modern engineering and computational tools—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
- Ability to conduct literature research and use appropriate research methods for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
- Ability to design experiments for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
- Ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyse results, and interpret findings for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
- Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable
- Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Knowledge of ethical responsibility and adherence to the principles of professional engineering conduct.
- Awareness of acting impartially without discrimination in any matter and of being inclusive of diversity.
- Ability to work effectively as an individual.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in intra-disciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
- Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
- Ability to communicate effectively in spoken form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
- Ability to communicate effectively in written form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
- Knowledge of professional practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis.
- Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
- Ability for independent and lifelong learning.
- Ability to adapt to new and emerging technologies.
- Lifelong learning ability that includes the capacity to think critically about technological changes.
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