School: Engineering

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Reservoir Simulation
  • Unit Code

    ENS5565
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Alireza KESHAVARZ

Description

This unit covers the principles of petroleum reservoir simulation and introduces the governing equations and mathematical models for fluid flow in petroleum reservoirs. It is a fundamental unit of petroleum engineering in which students will learn how to predict reservoir performance under different natural/enhanced production scenarios.

Co-Requisite Rule

Must have passed, or be concurrently studying, ENS5566

Equivalent Rule

ENS5164

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Explain the fundamentals of reservoir simulation and mathematical models describing fluid flow in porous media under different conditions.
  2. Describe the applications of reservoir simulation in reservoir study, history matching and reservoir performance predictions.
  3. Describe the importance of reservoir simulation in oil/gas production forecast and Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) / Improved Oil Recovery (IOR) scenarios and development plans.
  4. Use reservoir simulators to model reservoir behaviour and predict performance.
  5. Analyse and interpret simulation results.

Unit Content

  1. Fundamentals of reservoir simulation and its application in a reservoir study.
  2. Mathematical models, governing equations and numerical solutions for reservoir simulation.
  3. Description of data required for developing a reservoir model.
  4. Prediction of reservoir performance and history matching using reservoir simulation.
  5. Interpretation of reservoir simulation results.
  6. Application of reservoir simulation in study of EOR/IOR scenarios for future production enhancement and development plans.
  7. Practical study using reservoir simulators.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and tutorials.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestIn-semester tests/quizzes20%
ProjectReservoir simulation project and report30%
PresentationSeminar presentation10%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination40%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Engineering

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Reservoir Simulation
  • Unit Code

    ENS5565
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Alireza KESHAVARZ

Description

This unit covers the principles of petroleum reservoir simulation and introduces the governing equations and mathematical models for fluid flow in petroleum reservoirs. It is a fundamental unit of petroleum engineering in which students will learn how to predict reservoir performance under different natural/enhanced production scenarios.

Co-Requisite Rule

Must have passed, or be concurrently studying, ENS5566

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded ENS5164.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Use mathematical models to explain fluid flow in porous media under different conditions.
  2. Explain reservoir simulation methods and how they can be applied to reservoir study, history matching and reservoir performance predictions.
  3. Assess the importance of reservoir simulation in oil/gas production forecast and enhanced oil recovery scenarios.
  4. Use reservoir simulators to model reservoir behaviour, predict future reservoir performance and improve oil and gas production.
  5. Analyse and interpret simulation results to understand reservoir behaviour and plan for production scenarios.

Unit Content

  1. Fundamentals of reservoir simulation and its application in a reservoir study.
  2. Mathematical models, governing equations and numerical solutions for reservoir simulation.
  3. Description of data required for developing a reservoir model.
  4. Prediction of reservoir performance and history matching using reservoir simulation.
  5. Interpretation of reservoir simulation results.
  6. Application of reservoir simulation in study of EOR/IOR scenarios for future production enhancement and development plans.
  7. Practical study using reservoir simulators.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 213 x 2 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 213 x 1 hour tutorialNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestIn-semester tests/quizzes20%
ProjectReservoir simulation project and report30%
PresentationSeminar presentation10%
Examination ^End of semester examination40%

^ Mandatory to Pass


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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