Texas A&M PE Ugrad Syllabi

Petroleum Engineering 201
Introduction to Petroleum Engineering

Credit 1: (1-0)
Required for Entering Freshmen

Catalog Description: The course provides an overview and history of the petroleum industry and
petroleum engineering, including nature of oil and gas reservoirs, petroleum exploration and
drilling, formation evaluation, well completions and production, surface facilities, reservoir
mechanics, and improved oil recovery. It introduces the importance of ethical, societal, and
environmental considerations and current events on activities in the petroleum industry. It also
introduces students to professional society and university resources that aid career development.

Prerequisites(s): Approval of Department Head

Textbook Required: Nontechnical Guide to Petroleum Geology, Exploration, Drilling and
Production, 2nd Edition, Hyne, Norman J ., Penn Well Books, 2001.

Topics
Covered:
Overview, Introduction to Petroleum Engineering
1. Nature of Oil & Gas
2. The Earths Crust, Geological Time
3. Reservoir Rocks, Sedimentary Rock Distribution, Ocean Environment, Maps
4. Source Rocks, Generation, Migration and Accumulation of Petroleum, Traps
5. Exploration
6. Mid-Term Examination
7. Drilling
8. Formation Evaluation
9. Completion & Facilities
10. Drilling & Production Practices
11. Reservoir Recovery & Reserves
12. Review & Course Evaluation
13. Final Examination

Class/Laboratory Schedule: 1 50-min lecture session per week/no laboratory

Method of Evaluation:
Attendance 25%
Weekly Tests 25%
Mid-Term Examination 25%
Final Examination 25%
Total 100%

Contributions to Professional Component:
Math and Science None
Petroleum
Engineering
Provides students an overview of the oil and gas industry; Introduces
students to petroleum engineering concepts of porosity, permeability,
and saturation. Introduces students to terminology in drilling, formation
evaluation, production, and reservoir engineering.
General Education Introduces students to the role of the petroleum industry in our society
and the world and constraints on practice of petroleum engineering.
Emphasizes importance of professional and ethical responsibility of
engineers, communication skills, summer internships, life-long
learning. Students are encouraged to join SPE student chapter. They
learn how to access resources at TAMU that aid written and oral
communication and those that help with obtaining summer internships
and permanent positions.

Course Learning Outcomes and Relationship to Program Outcomes:
Course Learning Outcome: At the end of the course, students will
be able to
Program Outcomes
Describe the exploration and production process, the petroleum
engineers role, and petroleum engineering terminology.
7
Describe the early history of the petroleum industry, the origins of the
major international oil companies, the political tensions extant in the
Middle East, and the technological challenge facing the industry in an
increasingly environmentally conscious world.
6, 8, 10
Demonstrate initiative to find a summer job. 9
Demonstrate initiative to participate in professional activities. 6
Remain in the program after completion of the freshmen year. 9

Related Program Outcomes:
No. PETE graduates must have
6 An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
7 An ability to communicate effectively
8
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions
in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
9 A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
10 A knowledge of contemporary issues

Prepared by: Larry D. Piper, 20 J uly 2009

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Petroleum Drilling Systems
Credit 2: (1-3)
Required for Sophomores

Catalog Description: Introduction to petroleum drilling systems, including fundamental petroleum
engineering concepts, quantities and unit systems, drilling rig components, drilling fluids, pressure loss
calculations, casing, well cementing, and directional drilling.

Prerequisites(s): ENGR 112; MATH 152; PHYS 218

Textbooks Required: Drilling Technology in Nontechnical Language. Devereux, Steve, Pennwell
Publishing , 1999; Drilling Fluid Engineering Manual. Textbook prepared by M-I Drilling Fluids Co., 1998;
Halliburton Cementing Tables. Casing and cement data tables prepared by Halliburton Company.

Topics Covered:
1. Introduction to the course, Petroleum Engineering Units
2. Drilling geology, and reservoir properties
3. Managing drilling operations
4. Planning and drilling wells, rig selection, rig equipment, drill bits
5. Drilling fluids
6. Casing and cementing
7. Directional and Horizontal drilling
8. Evaluation
9. Well Control, drilling problems, safety, and environmental issues

Class/Laboratory Schedule: 1 50-min lecture session & 3 lab sessions per week

Midterm Exam 25%
Final Exam 25%
Class Projects/Homework 25%
Laboratory 20%
Lab Safety 5%
Total 100%

Petroleum Engineering Provides students with the vocabulary and hand-on equipment experience to
function in the modern drilling industry. Develops basic skills needed for more
advanced senior level drilling and other design classes.
General Education Equips students with laboratory skills and decision process of selecting from
competing technologies.

2
Course Learning Outcome: At the end of the course, students will Program Outcomes
Know oil field vocabulary and demonstrate familiarity with methods and
materials used in drilling, oil and gas wells.
1,7,11
Demonstrate hands-on testing skills with drilling and completion fluid. 2, 4, 7
Calculate fluid pressure losses through basic drilling systems. 1
Identify and define the components of a drilling rig and to group them into
their various systems (e.g. rotating, hoisting, circulating, etc.).
7
Write concise engineering lab reports. 7
Demonstrate and practice proper lab safety practices. 3

1 An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
2 An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret
data.
3 An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within
realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical,
health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
4 Ability to an function on multi-disciplinary teams.
7 An ability to communicate effectively.
11 An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice.

Prepared by: J erome J . Schubert, 10 August 2009

PETE-225 - Lab Syllabi Requirement
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT PETE 300
One of the unique features of the Curriculum in Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M University
is a requirement that students have summer practical experience - at least six weeks fulltime
employment in exploration and production with an oil and gas company or oilfield services company.
This requirement permits our students to see how subjects they have studied are applied in industry,
become familiar with practices and equipment of the petroleum producing industry, and gain valuable
job experience. While only one summer work is experience is required, multiple summer work
experiences are suggested and encouraged.
Completion of the requirement must be documented by the student before registration in senior
level courses. The documentation consists of a Student Intern Report, prepared by the student, and a
Summer Internship Evaluation, prepared by the student interns supervisor. Both documents are
prepared at the end of an internship following completion of the Junior Year petroleum engineering
courses and submitted to the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee for use in program evaluation.
See the departmental website for more information (www.pe.tamu.edu)
It is the general policy of the Petroleum Engineering Department to assist students in completing
this requirement. In unusual circumstances, a letter from the student's employer stating the time period
employed and the nature of the work experience may be used in judging satisfactory completion of the
degree requirement.
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Petroleum Engineering Numerical Methods
Credit 3: (2-3)
Required for Juniors

Catalog Description: Use of numerical methods in a variety of petroleum engineering problems;
numerical differentiation and integration; root finding; numerical solution of differential equations; curve
fitting and interpolation; computer applications; introduction to the principles of numerical simulation
methods.

Prerequisites(s): PETE 225, 311; MATH 308

Textbook Required: Numerical Methods, Hornbeck, R.W., Prentice Hall, 1982.
Suggested: Engineering with Excel, Larsen, Prentice Hall, 2002; A Guide to MS Excel 2002 for scientists
and engineers, Liengme, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2002.

Topics Covered:
1. Introduction, Orientation, Engineering problem solving and software
development tools (Excel Visual Basic for Applications,), programming style,
errors, debugging.
2. Taylors series, Numerical errors, Error propagation, Basic concepts of
numerical methods (Iteration, Convergence, Order, Stability), Classfication of
problems and methods.
3. Finding roots of equations, extrema of functions (single variable).
4. Numerical differentiation and integration of functions.
5. Interpolation, Smoothing, Differentiation and integration of discrete data
series.
6. Linear, pseudo-linear and non-linear least squares.
7. Numerical Solution of ODE.
8. Multivariable (Linear Algebra) Methods: Matrices, vectors, System of Linear
Equations.
9. Gauss, Gauss-J ordan, LU decomposition, Special cases, Iterative methods.
10. Multivariable Methods: Root finding and search for extrema Nonlinear Least
Squares, Numerical solution of system of ODE.
11. Numerical Solution of PDEs, Transient solution of the diffusivity equation
(onedim finite difference).
12. Reservoir simulation.
13. Midterm exams, reviews, final examination.

Class/Laboratory Schedule: 2 50-min lecture sessions and one 3-hour lab session per week

Laboratory Assignments and Participation 20%
Class participation and quizzes 10%
1-hour examinations (15 % each, 4) 60%
Homework 10%
Total 100%

Petroleum Engineering Provides students an overview of numerical methods used in the oil and gas
industry.
General Education Equips students with skills to select appropriate numerical method; Provides
programming and other computer skills.

2

Course Learning Outcome: At the end of the course, students will be
able to
Program Outcomes
Select numerical methods suitable for commonly arising Petroleum
Engineering problems.
2
Program simple methods in a high level programming language and use
available software resources.
11
Recognize main features of numerical problems and algorithms (e.g.,
single or multi variable, linear or nonlinear, explicit or implicit), sources of
errors.
1, 5

1 An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
data.
5 An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
11
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for

Prepared by: J . Bryan Maggard, August 17, 2009.

1
PetroleumEngineering310
ReservoirFluids
Credit4:(33)
RequiredforJuniors
Catalog Description: Thermodynamic behavior of naturally occurring hydrocarbon mixtures; evaluation and
correlationofphysicalpropertiesofpetroleumreservoirfluidsincludinglaboratoryandempiricalmethods.
Prerequisites(s):PETE311;CHEM107;MEEN315;MATH308
TextbookRequired:ThePropertiesofPetroleumFluids,2nded.,McCain,W.D.,PennWellPublishingCo.,Tulsa,
Oklahoma,1990.
TopicsCovered:
1. Introduction,OrganicChemistry:Alkanes,Alkenes,Alkynes,CycloalyphaticAromatics,Non
Hydrocarboncomponents.
2. PropertiesofPureSubstances.Two,Three,andMulticomponentMixtures.PhaseDiagrams.
3. VirtualLabOrientation,Safety,DeterminationofVaporPressure.
4. ClassificationandIdentificationofReservoirsbyFluidType.
5. IdealandRealGases.
6. Reservoir Engineering Properties of Gases: Gas Formation Volume Factor. Viscosity (B
g
&
g
). Wet Gas
GravityandIsothermalCompressibility.
7. DefinitionandEvaluationofBlackOilPropertiesfromFieldData.
8. Reservoir Fluid Study: Report, lab procedure, and determination of fluid properties from reservoir fluid
studies.
9. FieldTripCommercialFluidLaboratory.
10. EvaluationofBlackOilPropertiesfromCorrelations:Bubblepointpressure,solutiongasoilratio(p
b
&R
s
),
oildensity(
o
),compressibility,viscosity(c
o
&
o
),andformationandvolumefactor(B
o
).
11. Virtual Lab Evaluation of gas zfactor and Analysis of Leaks. Bubble Point of Live Oil Sample and Phase
Envelopes.
12. SurfaceSeparationCalculationsandEquilibriumRatioCorrelations.
13. Evaluationofoilfieldbrineproperties:Salinity,BubblePoint,formationvolumefactor,densityandsolution
gaswaterratio(B
w
,
w
,R
sw
).Waterisothermalcompressibility,viscosity(c
w
,
w
).
14. LabDeterminationofViscosityandSurfaceTensionofOil,Gas,&WaterSamples.
15. ConditionsforHydrateFormationandHydrateInhibitionProcedures.
16. CubicEquationsofState:SolutionofCubicEquations.CalculationswithEquationsofState.
17. VirtualLabDifferentialVaporizationandSeparatorTestsofLiveOilSample.
18. Hydrateformationandinhibitiontechniques.
Class/LaboratorySchedule:Three50minlecturesessionsperweek,andnine3hrlabsessionspersemester.
MethodofEvaluation:
Homework 10%
Quizzes 10%
Laboratory 25%
3MajorExaminations(10%,10%,15%) 35%
ComprehensiveFinalExamination 20%
Total 100%
2
ContributionstoProfessionalComponent:
MathandScience None
PetroleumEngineering This course provides students with a fundamental background on the determination
andevaluationoffluidproperties.Italsoprovidesmathematicaltoolsfortheanalysis
andinterpretationofdata.
GeneralEducation None
CourseLearningOutcomesandRelationshiptoProgramOutcomes:
CourseLearningOutcome:Attheendofthecourse,studentswillbeableto
Program
Outcomes
Describehowphysicalpropertiesofhydrocarboncomponentsareaffectedbymolecular
structure,size,pressure,andtemperature.Explainthephysicalmeaningandevaluatethe
impactoffluidpropertiesinreservoirengineeringandproductionproblems. 11
Computeformationvolumefactors,viscosities,solutiongasoilratio,densitiesofoil,water
andgas,Zfactor(singleandtwophase),andinterfacialtensions. 1
Calculategas,oil,andoilfieldbrineproperties(zfactor,density,viscosities)usingvarious
correlationswithdifferentindependentvariables:gasoroilcomposition,APIgravity,gas
gravity,salinity,bubblepointpressure,andtemperature. 5
Calculatethespecificgravityofawetgasmixturebyrecombinationusingproductiondata
and:allsurfacecompositions,orseparatorcomposition,orpropertiesoftheseparatorgas. 5
DescribethelaboratoryproceduresrequiredforaReservoirFluidStudyandcalculate
reservoirfluidproperties(formationvolumefactors,solutiongasoilratios)fromthePVTdata
obtainedfromavirtualPVTlabsimulation. 1,3,5
Determineandanalyzevaluesofoilandgasformationvolumefactors,saturationpressures,
compressibilities,andsolutiongasoilratios,givenrawPVTdatafromareservoirfluidstudy
andpressureproductionfieldproductionhistoryofoilandgas. 5
DesignoptimalseparatorconditionsfromasimulatedvirtualPVTlaboratorytestby
maximizingtheAPIgravityoftheoil. 2,3,5
Determineandanalyzethedependenceofoilviscositywithtemperatureandoilgravity,by
conductinglaboratoryexperiments. 2
Determineandanalyzethedependenceofinterfacialtensionwithtemperatureandtypeof
mixtures:oil,waterandsurfactantsolution;byconductinglaboratoryexperiments. 2
Calculatephaseboundaries(bubblepointordewpoints),andtwophasephaseequilibrium
separationsgivenoverallmixturecomposition,pressure(ortemperature),andequilibrium
ratios(kvalues)from:idealsolutionmodels,fromcorrelationsorfromtablelookup. 1,5
EvaluateandDesignahydrateinhibitionschemeusingthevirtualPVTlabbyassessingthe
economicatechnicalimpactofinhibitorsandinhibitorconcentrationsuponthetemperatures
andpressuresatwhichhydrateformationoccurs. 2,11
RelatedProgramOutcomes:
No. PETEgraduatesmusthave
1 Anabilitytoapplyknowledgeofmathematics,science,andengineering.
2 Anabilitytodesignandconductexperiments,aswellastoanalyzeandinterpretdata.
3 Anabilitytodesignasystem,component,orprocesstomeetdesiredneedswithinrealistic
constraintssuchaseconomic,environmental,social,political,ethical,healthandsafety,
manufacturability,andsustainability.
5 Anabilitytoidentify,formulate,andsolveengineeringproblems.
11 Anabilitytousethetechniques,skills,andmodernengineeringtoolsnecessaryfor
engineeringpractice
Preparedby:MariaBarrufet,August,7,2009.
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Reservoir Petrophysics
Credit 4: (3-3)

Catalog Description: Systematic theoretical and laboratory study of physical properties of petroleum
reservoir rocks; lithology, porosity, elastic properties, strength, acoustic properties, electrical properties,
relative and effective permeability, fluid saturations, capillary characteristics, and rock-fluid interaction.

Prerequisites(s): MEEN 221; GEOL 104; MATH 308 or registration therein

Textbook Required: Tiab, D., Donaldson, E.C.: Petrophysics: Theory and Practice of Measuring
Reservoir Rock and Fluid Transport Properties, 2
nd
edition, Elsevier, New York, NY, 2004.

Recommended Optional Texts:
(i) Von Gonten, W.D., McCain, W.D., J r., Wu, C.H., Petroleum Engineering 311 Course Notes (available
on web) (ii) J orden, J .R. and Campbell, F.L.: Well Logging IRock Properties, Borehole Environment,
Mud and Temperature Logging, SPE Monograph Series No. 9, SPE, Richardson, TX (1984); (iii) J orden,
J .R. and Campbell, F.L.: Well Logging IIElectric and Acoustic Logging, SPE Monograph Series No. 10,
SPE, Richardson, TX (1984); (iv) Schon, J .H. Physical Properties of Rocks: Fundamentals & Principles of
Petrophysics, 2nd edition, Pergamon Press. New York, NY, 1996

Topics Covered:
1. Introduction
2. Pore space properties, Porosity, permeability
3. Elastic properties of rocks; Rock Compressibility
4. Acoustic properties of rocks
5. Darcys Equation, Liquid and Gas Permeability
6. Application of Darcys Equation
7. Boundary Tension, Wettability
8. Capillary Pressure
9. Fluid Saturations
10. Two-Phase Relative Permeability
11. Rock fluid interactions
12. Statistical Analysis of Reservoir Data
13. Examinations

Class/Laboratory Schedule: Three 50-min lecture sessions and a 1.5 hr lab session per week

Laboratory Sessions 25%
Homework 15%
Weekly Quizzes 15%
Major Examinations 45%
Total 100%

Petroleum Engineering Provides students a detailed understanding of the rock and rock-fluid properties
of oil and gas reservoirs; an understanding of the Darcy equation and how to
apply it to various geometrics; an understanding of laboratory measurements of
rock and rock-fluid properties; and a basic understanding of fluid flow in porous
media.
General Education Provides students an understanding of the design of experiments; how to
analyze and interpret experimental data; and an ability to prepare laboratory
reports.
2

able to
Program Outcomes
Define porosity, discuss the factors which effect porosity, and describe
the methods of determining values of porosity
1,5
Define elastic and acoustic properties and rock strength and factors
affecting them
1,5
Define compressibility of reservoir rocks and describe methods for
determining values of formation compressibility
1,2
Define permeability and its determinants and measurement 1,2,5
Reproduce the Darcy equation in differential form, explain its meaning,
integrate the equation for typical reservoir system, calculate the effect of
fractures and channels
1,2,5
Explain boundary tension and wettability and their effect on capillary
pressure, describe methods of determining capillary pressure, and
convert laboratory capillary pressure values to reservoir conditions
1,2,5
Describe method of determining fluid saturations in reservoir rock and
show relationship between fluid saturation and capillary pressure
2,1,5
Define electrical properties of rock, resistivity index, saturation exponent,
and cementation factor and show their relationship and uses; conduct
experiments to measure electrical properties of rocks; and demonstrate
the calculations necessary in analyzing laboratory measurements
1,2,5
Define effective and relative permeability; reproduce typical relative
permeability curves and show effect of saturation history on relative
permeability; and demonstrate some uses of relative permeability data
1,2,5
Develop data analysis skills and be able to report in written form 2, 7

data.

Prepared by: Ahmad Ghassemi, 6 August, 2009
PETE-311 - Lab Safety Syllabi Requirement
1
Transport Processes in Petroleum Production
Credit 3: (3-0)

Catalog Description: The course covers basics and applications of fluid mechanics (statics; mass,
energy, and momentum balances; laminar and turbulent flow, Reynolds number, Moody diagram; flow of
non-Newtonian fluids; multi-phase flow; flow in porous media, non-Darcy flow) and of heat transfer (heat
conduction and convection). It emphasizes analogies within transport phenomena and provides tools to
the analysis and selection of pumps, compressors and heat exchangers.

Prerequisites(s): PETE 311; CVEN 305; MEEN 315; MATH 308

Textbook Required: Fluid Mechanics for Chemical Engineers Noel De Nevers 3rd (or higher) Edition,
McGraw-Hill.

Topics Covered:
1. Introduction: Transport processes and fluid mechanics; Concepts, properties,
and techniques
2. Fluid statics: Calculation of pressure, force, area; Pressure measurement
3. Mass balance: steady state and unsteady state
4. Energy balance: the extended Bernoullis equation; Fluid-flow measurements
5. Fluid friction characterization, Reynolds number, Laminar and turbulent flow,
Minor losses
6. Non-Newtonian fluid flow: models and calculations; Starting and stopping
flows, water hammer
7. Gas flow; Chokes, Flow in gas wells
8. Dimensional Analysis
9. Pumps and compressors: Positive displacement and Centrifugal, axial
10. Gas-liquid flows; Surface tension effects
11. Flow in porous media, Darcy flow, non-Darcy flow, Ergun equation
12. Heat and mass transfer: conduction and convection
13. Heat exchangers
14. Analogies and differential models

Class/Laboratory Schedule: 3 50-min lecture sessions per week

Class work & Mini-quizzes 10%
Homework 5%
Mid-term Examinations 60%
Total 100%

Petroleum Engineering Provides students the basics and petroleum engineering applications of fluid
mechanics, heat and mass transfer and related transport phenomena.
Prepares students for design and analysis of fluid and heat flow systems,
including wells, pumps, and heat exchangers.
General Education Improves the ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems,
equip.

2

able to
Program Outcomes
Write and apply macroscopic mass, energy, and momentum balances for flow
systems.
1, 5
Calculate frictional losses in pipes for the cases of laminar and turbulent flow
of Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids.
1,5,11
Solve flow problems involving compressible and twophase fluids. 1, 5
Calculate pressure losses in porous medium for the case of Darcy and non-
Darcy flow.
1, 5
Design and analyze the operation of pumps and compressors. 3,11
Utilize the analogy between fluid mechanics and other transport processes
and apply the techniques to well-reservoir systems.
1,11
Design and analyze the operation of heat exchangers. 3

3
An ability to design a system component or process to meet desired needs within realistic
constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,
manufacturability, and sustainability.
11
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering
practice.

Prepared by: Peter P. Valko, 6 Aug. 2009

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Formation Evaluation
Credit 4: (3-3)

Catalog Description: Introduction to well logging methods & evaluation of well logs for formation
evaluation. Basic logging principles, theory of tool operation, analysis of open hole logs to estimate, rock
and fluid description and evaluation from open hole logsproperties, including determination of porosity, net
pay thickness and saturation. Capillary pressure-saturation relationships, shaly sand analysis, core-log
integration and resource determination.

Prerequisites(s): PETE 301, 310, 311; GEOL 404; or approval of instructor

Textbook Required: Halliburton Open Hole Log Analysis and Formation Evaluation obtained at TEES
Copy Center Room 221 in WERC.

Topics Covered:
1. Logging Principles
2. Passive Logs
3. Acoustic Logs
4. Density/Neutron Logs
5. Porosity, Lithology Determination
6. Resistivity Logging
7. Capillary Pressure & Saturation
8. Shaly-Sand Analysis
9. Core-log integration
10. Net pay, Resources, and Reserves

Class/Laboratory Schedule: Three 50-min lecture sessions & one lab session per week

Quizzes 20%
Mid-Term 25%
Project Report 25%
Total 100%

Petroleum Engineering All topics relate to the application of scientific principles to the solution of
formation evaluation problems.
General Education None

2
able to
Program Outcomes
Identify the basic physical principles of the common open hole logging
measurements in order to evaluate formation properties.
1, 11
Interpret common open hole logging measurements for lithology, porosity,
and water saturation estimates and their associated limitations and
uncertainties.
1,5,11
Calculate basic wireline log evaluations on a representative, commercial
software package.
1,4,5,11,12
Integrate wireline logging data with basic core data in order to assess
formation lithology, porosity, and permeability.
1, 2, 5, 11
Manipulate log data to make cross sections and maps and calculate
reservoir volumes and hydrocarbons in place.
1, 4, 5, 11, 12
Identify the ability of wireline logging surveys to be incorporated into
integrated reservoir studies.
3, 5, 10, 11, 12

2
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret
data
3
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within
4 An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
5 An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
11
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary
for engineering practice.
12
An ability to deal with the high level of uncertainty in definition and solution of
petroleum reservoir problems.

Prepared by: David S. Schechter, 10 August 2009

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Geostatistics
Credit 3: (3-0)
Technical Elective

Catalog Description
Introduction to geostatistics; basic concepts in probability and univariate statistics; bivariate statistics and
spatial relationship; covariance and correlation; second order stationarity; variogram estimation and
modeling; spatial estimation and reservoir modeling; simple and ordinary kriging; uncertainty analysis;
estimation versus conditional simulation; sequential Gaussian simulation.

Prerequisite(s): Instructors Permission.

Text Book
Kelkar M., Perez G., (2002): Applied Geostatistics for Reservoir Characterization. Society of Petroleum
Engineers, Texas.
Reference Texts
You may find the following texts as useful references for this course.
1. J ensen J .L., Lake L.W., Corbett P.W.M, and Goggin D.J ., (2000): Statistics for Petroleum Engineers and
Goescientists, 2
nd
edition, Elsevier Science.
2. Goovaerts P., (1997): Geostatistics for Natural Resources Evaluation. Oxford University Press.
3. Deutsch C.V., J ournel A.G., (1998): GSLIB: Geostatistical Software Library and User's Guide. Oxford
University Press, New York.

Topics Covered
1. Introduction to Geostatistics and Spatial Modeling
2. Review of Probability and Statistics;
3. Univariate Distributions (PDF and CDF); Statistical Measures; Statistical Moments and
Expectations; Properties of Moments and Expectations
4. Common PDFs; Normal Distribution; Properties of Normal PDF and Test of Normality;
Log-Normal Distribution
5. Probability Mapping and CDF Transformation; Normal Score Transform; Monte Carlo
Method;
6. Bivariate Analysis (J oint Distributions); Covariance and Correlation; J oint Normal
Distribution
7. Linear Regression & Least-Squares; Estimators and Their Properties; Residual
Analysis and Coefficients of Determination
8. Confidence Intervals; t-Student-test and F-test;
9. Spatial Relationships and Basic Concepts; Stationarity, Autocovariance, and
Autocorrelation
10. Stationarity; Variograms Estimation and Variograms;
11. Modeling Geological Media; Linear Interpolation (Kriging);
12. Simple Kriging; Ordinary Kriging; and Universal Kriging
13. Estimation versus Simulation; Sequential Gaussian Simulation

Class/Laboratory Schedule: Three 50-min lecture sessions per week

2
Evaluation Method
The final grade in the course is calculated as a weighted average of the required assignments and
examinations during the course with the following weights:

HOMEWORK: 20%
QUIZZES: 15%
EXAM 1: 15%
EXAM 2: 15%
FINAL EXAM: 20%
FINAL PROJECT: 15%
100%

Petroleum
Engineering
Provides students with an understanding of the stochastic nature of
reservoir properties and the uncertainty in performance forecasting.
Students learn about statistical approaches to quantify variability in
geologic media, spatial relationship amongst data and uncertainty in
estimates and demonstrate the ability to build simple geologic models
by integrating diverse data types.
General Education The students learn about the interdisciplinary nature of Petroleum
Engineering and need for interaction with geoscientists.

Course Learning Outcome: At the end of the course, students will
be able to
Program Outcomes
Students will combine statistical methods and geological information to
analyze and explore subsurface data.
1, 2, 11, 12
Students will produce and interpret estimation errors for their
calculations of reservoir properties.
1, 2, 11, 12
Students will use geostatistical methods to model reservoir properties. 4, 5, 11,12

data.
4 Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
11
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for
12
An ability to deal with the high level of uncertainty in definition and solution of

Prepared by: Akhil Datta-Gupta, August 13, 2009
1
Reservoir Models
Credit 3: (3-0)

Catalog Description: Determination of reserves; material balance methods; aquifer models; fractional
flow and frontal advance; displacement, pattern, and vertical sweep efficiencies in waterfloods; enhanced
oil recovery processes; design of optimal recovery processes.

Prerequisites(s): PETE 301, 310, 311; GEOL 404

Textbook Required: Fundamentals of Reservoir Engineering, L. P. Dake, Elsevier Scientific Publishing
Co, New York, 1978. The Reservoir Engineering Aspects of Waterflooding, Forrest F. Craig, J r.,
Monograph 3, Society of Petroleum Engineers, Dallas, 1971. The Properties of Petroleum Fluids, William
D. McCain, 2
nd
Edition, PennWell Publishing Co., Tulsa, OK, 1990. Class Notes (handouts and power
point presentations available at http://pumpjack.tamu.edu/~daulat/PETE323). Selected SPE papers
available online from the Image SPE library.

Topics Covered:
1. Introduction
2. Reservoir classification
3. PVT properties of oil and gas; adjustments for separator conditions
4. Volumetric estimate of hydrocarbons-in-place
5. Fluid gradients and pressure regimes
6. Gas material balance, gas recovery factor and gas production forecasting
7. General material balance equation
8. Havlena-Odeh linear material balance equation and examples
9. Reservoir drive mechanisms and recovery factors
10. Darcys law
11. Two-phase flow, relative permeability, mobility ratio
12. Natural water influx; steady state models, van Everdingen-Hurst unsteady
state model; Klins-Bouchard-Cable method; history matching; Carter-Tracy
model
13. Wettability, capillarity, interfacial tension
14. Immiscible displacement; vertical and diffuse flow
15. Fractional flow
16. Buckley-Leverett 1D displacement
17. Oil recovery by Buckley-Leverett-Welge method
18. Segregated flow and oil recovery: Dietz model
19. Waterflooding Intro, patterns recovery efficiency
20. 5-spot areal sweep efficiency
21. Well injectivity for various patterns
22. Quantifying permeability variation
23. Vertical sweep efficiency: Dykstra-Parsons model
24. 5-spot waterflood forecast using Buckley-Leverett model; waterflood example
25. Reserves estimation
26. Introduction and principles of EOR: CO
2
flooding, alkali-surfactant-polymer
flooding; steam injection


2
Attendance and Quizzes 15%
Homework 20%
First Exam 20%
Second Exam 20%
Total 100%

Petroleum Engineering Fundamental background on the use of material balance methods to determine
oil and gas in place given reservoir, production, and fluid property data. Tools
to estimate reserves and to determine the performance of oil and gas
reservoirs. A critical overview of currently used methods to improve oil recovery
and criteria for determining the appropriate method.

able to
Program Outcomes
Understand and use basic project economic evaluation. 1
Derive and use the gas material balance coupled with forecasting. 2, 5
Derive and use the oil material balance coupled with forecasting. 2, 5
Derive and describe immiscible frontal advance theory and applications. 5
Recognize mechanisms and understand appropriate application situations
and advantages of common assisted and enhanced recovery methods.
11

data.

Prepared by: Daulat D. Mamora, August 13, 2009

1
Well Performance
Credit 3: (3-0)

Catalog Description: Steady-state, pseudosteady-state, and transient well testing methods to determine
well and reservoir parameters used in formation evaluation; applications to wells that produce gas and
liquid petroleum; rate forecasting; deliverability testing.

Prerequisites(s): PETE 301; 310; 311; GEOL 404

Textbook Required:
1. Fundamentals of Formation Testing, Schlumberger (2006). (Schlumberger donation)
2. Earlougher, R.C., J r: Advances in Well Test Analysis, Monograph Vol. 5, SPE (1977).
3. Horne, R.N.: Modern Well Test Analysis: A Computer-Aided Approach, Petroway (1995).
4. Dake, L. P.: The Practice of Reservoir Engineering, Elsevier (2001).
5. Dynamic Flow Analysis, Kappa Engineering (2007). (free distributed electronically)

Topics Covered:
Module 1: Introductory Materials, Objectives of well tests, reservoir models, and plotting methods.
Module 2: Fundamentals of Flow in Porous Media, Material balance concepts (constant compressibility
and dry gas systems), Steady-state and pseudo-steady state flow concepts, Inflow Performance
Relations (IPRs) for Gas-Oil and Gas-Condensate Reservoir Systems, and Development of the
diffusivity equation: Liquid and gas systems.
Module 3: Solutions/Models for Well Test Analysis, Steady-state, pseudosteady-state, and transient radial
flow. Dimensionless variables radial flow diffusivity equation, Solutions of the diffusivity
equation (various cases concept of "type curves"), Variable-rate convolution: general and
single-rate drawdown cases, and Wellbore Phenomena.
Module 4: Well Test Analysis, Variable-rate convolution: Single-rate pressure buildup case. Conventional
analysis of pressure drawdown/buildup test data, Analysis of gas well tests, Unfractured and
fractured wells, and dual porosity reservoirs, Design of well tests, and Software for the analysis
of well test data.
Module 5: Analysis and Modeling of Production Data, Production analysis: Introduction, empirical
analysis/forecasting, and deliverability testing, Fetkovich-McCray decline type curve analysis,
and Software for the analysis of production data.


Homework/Quizzes 10%
Exercises 10%
Homework Problems/Computing Projects 35%
Examinations (2) 35%
Class Participation/Pop Quizzes 10%
Total 100%

2


Math and Science Uses calculus and differential equations, use of graphics (hand and
computer) for problem solving. Experimental component of course
typically includes a flow and shut-in test on an existing water well.
Petroleum Engineering This course provides a complete cycle for modeling flow in porous media
from concept to mathematical model to pressure time solution to well test
design. The review, analysis, interpretation, and integration of reservoir
performance data are employed systematically to assess the properties
of the reservoir system. Inverse modeling is used (via a match of the
data to a model) as a mechanism to estimate reservoir properties from
well test and production data responses. Specifically, the student will
master graphical techniques to estimate reservoir properties from well
test and production data responses. The condition of the well and the
well completion are also addressed, and the state of damage or
stimulation is assessed.


able to
Program Outcomes
Describe terminology and commonly-applied methods for quantifying well
performance.
1, 5, 11,12
Apply Well Test Analysis using Conventional Plots. 2, 11,12
Apply Well Test Analysis using Type Curve Analysis. 2, 11,12
Apply Production Data Analysis. 2, 11,12


2 An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
12 An ability to deal with the high level of uncertainty in definition and solution of

Prepared by: Thomas A. Blasingame, 14 August 2009.

1
Petroleum Production Systems
Credit 2: (1-3)

Catalog Description: Introduction to production operations and oil field equipment, multiphase flow in
pipes, bottomhole pressure prediction, inflow/outflow performance, production systems and backpressure
analysis, hydraulic fracturing fluids and equipment; downhole and artificial lift equipment, tubulars,
workover/completion nomenclature and procedures; produced fluids, fluid separation and metering, safety
systems, pressure boosting and monitoring.

Prerequisites(s): PETE 301, 310, 314

Textbook Required: Petroleum Production Engineering: A Computer-Assisted Approach, Boyun Guo,
William C. Lyons and Ali Ghalambor. ISBN 0750682701. Elsevier Science & Technology Books (2007)
(PPE in attached schedule). There will be some reading assignments from other sources. Instructions for
accessing such additional material will be provided as needed.

Topics Covered:
The connecting theme of the topics is to follow flow of fluids from the reservoir/well interface through the
well and surface facilities, with emphasis on hardware components, their functions and importance:
1. Reservoir performance as it pertains to well inflow
2. Overview of well hardware and completionsconnection of well to the reservoir and the surface
3. Fundamentals of Single Phase Fluid Flow in Pipe (vertical, horizontal, angled)
4. Multiphase Flow in Pipes
5. Surface equipmentsafety valves, chokes, separation and metering
6. Overview of artificial lift methodsrod pump, gas lift, ESP

Class/Laboratory Schedule: One 50-min lecture session & one 3-hour lab session per week

Homework Assignments 15%
Classroom, Field Trip, Lab & Workshop Participation 10%
In-classs quizzes 10%
Laboratory Reports & Quizzes 25%
Midterm Exam 20%
Final Exam 20%
Total 100%
Grades: A =90 or greater; B =80 89; C =70 79; D =60 69; F =below 60

2

Petroleum Engineering Provides students with the vocabulary and hands-on equipment experience to
function in the modern oil field. Develops basic skills needed for more
advanced senior level design classes.
General Education Equips students with laboratory skills and decision process of selecting from
competing technologies.

Course Learning Outcome: At the end of the course, you will be able to
Program
Outcomes
describe the basic components and methods used to complete and produce oil and gas
wells
7
describe the basic components that comprise oil and gas production and separation
surface facilities
7
calculate expected fluid pressure losses through components of a basic petroleum
production system.
1, 5
choose appropriate size and materials for components of well completions, flowlines and
separation facility equipment based upon expected fluid properties and throughput.
1, 3, 5
describe appropriate well stimulation technologies and/or artificial lift based upon well
construction, fluid properties and inflow characteristics
1, 3
design, conduct and analyze laboratory experiments to confirm physical properties of
completion and stimulation fluids.
1, 2
design, conduct and analyze laboratory experiments to compare different flow and
pressure measuring devices.
1, 2
design, conduct and analyze laboratory experiments to confirm fluid pressure losses in
tubing/piping in single and two-phase flow, to confirm separator performance in two-phase
flow and to confirm single phase pump flow performance.
1, 2
design, conduct and analyze laboratory experiments to confirm conditions for various flow
regimes during gas and liquid production from a production well.
1, 2

data

Prepared by: Robert H. Lane, 10 August 2009

PETE-325 - Lab Safety Syllabi Requirement
1
Technical Presentations I
Credit 1: (1-0)

Catalog Description: Preparation of a written technical paper on a subject related to petroleum
technology and an oral presentation of the paper in a formal technical conference format; oral
presentations judged by petroleum industry professionals.

Prerequisites(s): COMM 205; approval of department head.

Textbook Required: SPE Style Guide, Society of Petroleum Engineers, Richardson, TX, 2007; excerpts
from other sources provided as class notes

Topics Covered:
1. Introduction; library notes
2. Determining audience and purpose; writing abstracts
3. Writing lab reports, conclusions, titles
4. Citations and references, introductions
5. Figures and tables
6. Equations, lists
7. Introduction to library and literature database resources; avoiding plagiarism,
copyright infringement
8. Conducting and writing a review of technical literature
9. Engineering method vs. scientific method
10. Writing a technical proposal
11. Writing titles, abstracts for technical papers
12. Writing the technical paper
13. Designing and developing PowerPoint slides
14. Developing and delivering the oral presentation

Class/Laboratory Schedule: One 50-min lecture session per week

Weekly class exams 20%
Weekly Written Assignments 25%
Presentation Slides 15%
Written Report 40%
Total 100%

Petroleum Engineering Provides skills to identify and propose plans for solution of petroleum
engineering problems
General Education Provides skills to formulate technical proposals, present them in written form
and orally in a professional setting

2
able to
Program Outcomes
Identify an engineering problem in the oil and gas industry, either general
in nature or related to a specific field
5, 9
Search modern electronic databases containing literature in petroleum
technology to find papers related to the engineering problem identified,
and compile a bibliography in SPE format
5, 9, 11
Read papers found in the literature search, identify those that are relevant
to the problem chosen, and summarize the relevance of each in two or
three sentences
5, 9
Prepare a literature review, properly citing references using the Society of
Petroleum Engineers (SPE) guidelines, summarizing what has been done
by previous authors to address the problem of interest, the weaknesses in
previous solutions or what has not been done, and the need for further
study
5, 6, 7, 9
Set objectives (consistent with identified study needs) for an independent
study (that can be completed using only resources that are reasonably
certain to be available to the student) of the petroleum engineering
problem identified
3, 5, 9
Prepare a plan, consisting of proposed methodology, available data and a
list of tasks, to accomplish the study objectives
3, 5, 9, 11
Identify the significance, potential benefits, and possible applications of
the anticipated results of the independent study
3, 8, 9
Write a title and abstract for the study proposal consistent with SPE
standards
7
Prepare Microsoft PowerPoint slides for an oral presentation of the
proposed study
7, 11
Present the proposal orally to a panel of practicing engineers from the
petroleum industry and faculty members in 10 to 15 minutes, using
PowerPoint slides
7

3 An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
8 The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions
in a global and societal context
9 A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

Prepared by: W. J ohn Lee, 19 August 2009

1
Cross-listed with Geology 400
Integrated Reservoir Design
Credit 3: (2-3)
Required for Seniors

Catalog Description: An integrated geoscience and reservoir engineering design experience for senior
students in petroleum engineering, geology and geophysics; includes using geophysical, geological,
petrophysical and engineering data; emphasis on reservoir description (reservoir and well data analysis
and interpretation), reservoir modeling (simulation), reservoir design (production optimization) and
economic analysis (property evaluation).

Prerequisites(s): GEOL 404; PETE 310, 321, 323, 324, 401, 403, 435

Textbook Required: None

Topics Covered:
1. Introduction to integrated reservoir studies
2. Log analysis
3. Geological description-facies, mapping
4. Geophysical description
5. Integrated reservoir characterization
6. Reservoir model construction
7. Reservoir model calibration
8. Economic and risk analysis
9. Optimization of development plan
10. Final Presentations

Class/Laboratory Schedule: Two 50-min lecture sessions & one 3-hr lab session per week

Oral Presentations 30%
Written Reports 45%
Weekly Tests 20%
Participation, Professionalism 5%
Total 100%

Petroleum Engineering Provides students with skills in the application of geoscience and engineering
data and methods to develop petroleum reservoir descriptions and models and
to design optimum reservoir development plans.
General Education Provides students with experience working in multidisciplinary teams.

2
able to
Program Outcomes
Work effectively, as measured by peer and instructor evaluations, on a
multidisciplinary team consisting of geophysicists, geologists, and
petroleum engineers.
4
Explain how to conduct an integrated reservoir study, including the
components of a study and the data required.
4, 5, 11, 12
Develop a complete description of a hydrocarbon reservoir using
geoscientific and engineering methods.
2, 4, 11, 12
Given a complete reservoir description and well data, design, construct,
execute, and quality check a reservoir simulation model.
3, 4, 11, 12
Successfully calibrate a reservoir simulation model against observed
performance data.
4, 11, 12
Predict and optimize reservoir performance using reservoir simulation,
economic modeling, and uncertainty assessment.
3, 4, 5, 11, 12
Effectively communicate the results of an integrated reservoir study orally
and in written reports.
4, 7, 12

2
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret
data
3
health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.

Prepared by: Duane A. McVay, 23 J uly 2009

1
Reservoir Simulation
Credit 3: (2-3)

Catalog Description: Solution of production and reservoir engineering problems using state-of-the-art
commercial reservoir simulation software, using data commonly available in industry. Emphasis on
reservoir description, reservoir model design and calibration, production forecasting and optimization,
economic analysis and decision making under uncertainty.

Prerequisites(s): PETE 310, 321, 323, 324, 325, 403

Textbook Required: None. Mattax, C.C. and Dalton, R.L.: Reservoir Simulation, Monograph Series,
SPE, Richardson, TX (1990) 13, is optional.

Lecture Topics Covered:
1. Introduction to reservoir simulation
2. Reservoir simulation fundamentals
3. Data required for a simulation study
4. Model design concepts
5. Interpreting simulation results
6. Fieldwide simulation
7. Aquifer modeling
8. History matching
9. Performance prediction
10. Reservoir optimization
11. Uncertainty quantification

Lab Topics Covered:
1. Software Tutorial
2. Pressure transient test simulation
3. Hydraulic fractured well modeling
4. Horizontal well modeling
5. Coning simulation
6. Pattern waterflood simulation
7. Gas field simulation
8. Volatile oil reservoir simulation

Class/Laboratory Schedule: Two 50-min lecture sessions & one 3-hr lab session per week

Laboratory Reports 30%
Daily Quizzes 15%
Mid-Term Examination 25%
Total 100%

2
Petroleum Engineering Provides students with knowledge of the theory and application of petroleum
reservoir simulation. Students acquire skills in designing and calibrating
reservoir simulation models, and using them to optimize reservoir development
plans.
General Education Provides skills in career goal-setting, life-long learning motivated by career
goals, and personal finance.

able to
Program Outcomes
Explain reservoir simulation fundamentals- the underlying equations and
the numerical techniques used to solve them.
1
Design a reservoir simulation model, construct the data set, execute the
simulator, and view simulation results visually using post-processing
software.
1, 5, 11, 12
Plan and conduct the calibration of a reservoir simulation model. 1, 3, 5, 11, 12
Predict and optimize future performance of petroleum reservoirs using
reservoir simulation and economic models.
1, 3, 5, 11, 12
Apply reservoir simulation technology to solve production and reservoir
engineering problems in individual wells or patterns.
1, 5, 11, 12
Apply reservoir simulation technology to solve production and reservoir
engineering problems in entire fields or reservoirs.
1, 5, 11, 12
Effectively present results of an engineering study in a written report. 7
Set personal career and financial goals, including personal investment
planning, financial management, and a life-long learning plan.
9

health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
9 A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.

Prepared by: Duane A. McVay, 5 August 2009

1
Petroleum Project Evaluation
Credit 3: (3-0)

Catalog Description: Analysis of investments in petroleum and mineral extraction industries; depletion,
petroleum taxation regulations, and projects of the type found in the industry; mineral project evaluation
case studies.

Prerequisites(s): PETE 301, 310, 311, 314

Textbook Required: Mian, M. A., Project Economics and Decision Analysis, Volume I: Deterministic
Models and Volume II: Probabilistic Models, PennWell (Tulsa) 2002.

Topics Covered:
1. Time value of money
2. Personal investments
3. Reserves and resources classification
4. Reserves estimation
a. Decline curves
b. Volumetric method and analogy
c. Gas material balance
5. Before-tax cash flow
6. After-tax cash flow
7. International contracts
8. Yardsticks
9. Selecting investments
10. Statistics and probability
11. Expected value and decision trees
12. Risk preference
13. Simulation

Class/Laboratory Schedule: Two 75-min lecture sessions per week

Homework 15%
Daily Quizzes 20%
Exam 1 20%
Exam 2 20%
Total 100%

Petroleum Engineering Provides students the tools required to analyze investments in the petroleum
industry. Emphasizes the risk and uncertainty in petroleum investments and the
stochastic nature of petroleum reservoir operations. Illustrates how petroleum
investments are tied to the commercial system dominant in the western world
and in much of the rest of the world.
General Education Emphasizes the cultural, governmental, and environmental constraints on
petroleum engineering projects. Discusses personal finance and investment
planning.

2
able to
Program Outcomes
Be able to categorize petroleum reserves and to estimate proved
reserves using volumetric, decline curve, and material balance (p/z)
methods; also, be able to forecast future production rates vs. time.
11
Be able to state, in concise summary form, the fundamental forms of
ownership of petroleum resources, and laws, fiscal systems and financial
interests pertinent to their exploitation in the United States and
internationally.
8
Be able to perform basic cash flow analysis for petroleum projects and
determine whether proposed projects are acceptable or unacceptable
and, in a given list of acceptable projects, be able determine which
projects are most attractive.
11,
Be able to evaluate uncertainty in reserve estimates and economic
appraisal.
11, 12
Be able to set personal financial goals and establish an investment plan
to reach these goals.
9
Be able to incorporate social, political, cultural, and environmental factors
into decision making.
8, 10

in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context


1
Drilling Engineering
Credit 3: (3-0)

Catalog Description: The design and evaluation of well drilling systems; identification and solution of
drilling problems; wellbore hydraulics, well control, casing design; well cementing, wellbore surveying.

Prerequisites(s): PETE 225, 321, 325, 403

Textbooks Required: Applied Drilling Engineering, by Adam T. Bourgoyne J r., Martin E. Chenevert,
Keith K. Millheim and F.S. Young J r., Society of Petroleum Engineers, Richardson, TX, 1991.

Topics Covered:
1. The drilling rig, terminology, drilling fluids
2. Drilling problems and solutions
3. Wellbore hydraulics and design of circulation system
4. Casing design procedures; collapse, burst, tension
5. Abnormal pressures prediction, well control
6. Fracture gradient prediction
7. Well design for safety and efficiency
8. Design of primary and secondary cementing jobs
9. Liner cementing, setting of cement plugs
10. Directional drilling, wellbore surveying techniques
11. Horizontal drilling, coiled tubing drilling

Class/Laboratory Schedule: Three 50-min lectures per week.

Weekly Tests 20%
Examinations 50%
Design Project 30%
Total 100%

Petroleum Engineering Petroleum Engineering science and design

2
able to
Program Outcomes
Design and evaluate well drilling systems; identify and solve drilling
problems for all well geometries including directional and horizontal wells.
1, 2, 3, 5
Calculate the pressure requirement at every stage of the drilling operation
from the pump to the bit and back to the surface based on rheological
models and drilling hydraulics procedures and the API recommended
practices.
1, 2, 5
Design casing, taking into consideration the pore pressure and the
fracture gradient of the formation.
1, 2, 3
Establish a proper procedure for well control to ensure the safety of the
personnel and to protect the environment.
1, 3, 5, 7
Design a proper cementing procedure for cementing the casing or
abandoning a well, taking into considerations the environmental and legal
issues.
1, 5, 6

data.
6 An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.

Prepared by: J erome Schubert, 10 August 2009

1
Advanced Drilling Engineering
Credit 3: (3-0)
Satisfies Technical Elective Requirement

Catalog Description: Well control; underbalanced drilling; offshore drilling; horizontal, extended reach,
multi-lateral drilling; and fishing operations.

Prerequisites(s): PETE 405

Textbooks Required: Applied Drilling Engineering, by A.T. Bourgoyne J r., M.E. Chenevert, K.K. Millheim,
and F.S. Young. Society of Petroleum Engineers, Richardson, TX. 1991.

Topics Covered:
1. Introduction to class, review of important topics of previous classes
2. Advanced Well Control topics causes of kicks, kick detection, shut-in
procedures, Managed pressure drilling, dual gradient drilling
3. Well Control- Well control equipment, unusual well control operations,
shallow gas, subsea operations.
4. Underbalanced Drilling- Introduction to UBD, UBD techniques, benefits of
UBD equipment, Selecting an appropriate candidate, and UBD well
engineering.
5. Advanced drilling technologies casing drilling, HPHT, Introduction to
Horizontal/Extended Reach/and Multilateral Drilling Fishing Operations
6. Non-conventional drilling methods and equipment including environmental
aspects of drilling activities
7. Special topics covered by industry experts


Exams (2) 40%
Final 20%
Project 40%
Total 100%

Petroleum Engineering Provides students with an introduction to advanced drilling topics such as well
control, underbalanced drilling, modern drilling technologies, designer wells,
and fishing operations.

2
able to
Program Outcomes
The students will demonstrate knowledge in Blowout Prevention and the
environmental and safety consequences of poor well control.
1, 3, 5
The students will demonstrate knowledge of new technology developed
for UBD, and governmental, societal, and corporate concerns for
Underbalanced Operations.
3, 5, 6
The students will demonstrate knowledge in modern drilling technologies
and make decision when to apply them
3, 5, 11
The students will demonstrate knowledge of various Drilling operations
including Offshore, costs, and other differences as compared to land
operations.
3, 11
The students will demonstrate knowledge of contemporary well design of
designer wells (e.g. horizontal, extended reach, and multilateral wells).
3,5, 10
The students will demonstrate knowledge of the tools and techniques in
fishing operations.
5, 11

3

Prepared by: J erome J . Schubert, and Catalin Teodoriu, 10 August, 2009

1
Production Engineering
Credit 3: (3-0)

Catalog Description: Fundamental production engineering design, evaluation, and
optimization for oil and gas wells, including well deliverability, formation damage and skin
analysis, completion performance, and technologies that improve oil and gas well performance
including artificial lift and well stimulation.

Prerequisites(s): PETE 321, 323, 324, 325, 403

Textbook Required: Economides, M.J ., A.D. Hill, and C.E. Ehlig-Economides: Petroleum
Production Systems. Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, New J ersey (1994).

Suggested Textbooks: Beggs, H. Dale: Production Optimization Using Nodal Analysis. OGCI
Publications, Tulsa (1991); Economides, M et al. Petroleum Well Construction, Wiley, 1998; Ely,
J ohn W.: Stimulation Engineering Handbook. PennWell Publishing Company, Tulsa, Oklahoma,
(1994); Holditch et al. Advances in hydraulic fracturing, SPE Monograph No 12 (1989);
Penberthy, W.L. J r. and C.M. Williams, B.B., J .L. Gidley, and R.S. Schechter: Acidizing
Fundamentals; and SPE Monograph Volume 6, Society of Petroleum Engineers, Richardson,
Texas (1979).

Topics Covered:
1. Overview of production system concepts, completion, stimulation and
artificial lift
2. Inflow performance of oil, gas and two-phase wells
3. Inflow performance of horizontal wells
4. Formation damage and damage skin factor
5. Completion hardware
6. Completion performance and completion skin factor
7. Flow in wellbore for single phase and multi-phase
8. Well deliverability and nodal analysis
9. Hydraulic fracturing design
10. Fractured well performance diagnosis
11. Other stimulation options
12. Artificial lift, rod pump, ESP and gas lift
13. Production related environmental problems


Homework assignments 15%
Design Project 10%
Midterm Examinations (25% each, 2) 50%
Total 100%

2
Petroleum
Engineering
Provides students with practical skills most often required in everyday
petroleum production. Develops the ability to analyze and design well
completions, stimulation treatments and artificial lift systems.
General Education Equips students with design and problem solving skills, improves ability
to work with a team, and develops analysis and presentation skills.

Course Learning Outcome: At the end of the course, students
will be able to
Program Outcomes
Be able to estimate production performance for oil, gas and two-
phase flow wells including reservoir inflow and wellbore flow
1,3, 5, 11
Be able to evaluate near wellbore problems in oil and gas well
production, identify the problems cause by formation damage and
well completion and estimate their effect on production
1, 3, 4, 5, 11
Be able to provide justification for selecting a completion option
including perforation, screen, slotted liners and gravel packs.
3
Be able to diagnosis production problems, to identify the source of
the problem in the production system, and to select the correct
method, stimulation or artificial lift to solve the problems.
3, 5, 11
Be able to design and optimize hydraulic fracture treatment. 1, 3, 5, 11
Be able to select correct stimulation methods for improving
production performance (hydraulic fracturing or acid stimulation)
1, 4, 5, 11
Be able to select appropriate artificial lift system including sucker
rod pumping, electric submersible pump, progressive cavity pump,
hydraulic pump systems and gas lift. Be able to design sucker rod
pumping, electric submersible pump, and gas lift.
1,3,5,11
Be able to recognize environmental sensitive issue in production
engineering practice
6,8,11

3
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired
needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental,
social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and
sustainability
4 An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
8
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering
solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
11
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
necessary for engineering practice.

Prepared by: Ding Zhu, August 14, 2009.
1
Production Enhancement
Credit 3: (3-0)
Senior Technical Elective

Catalog Description: Design, diagnosis and solution of production problems, and optimization of the
technologies that increase oil and gas well performance. Integration of the different elements of a
production system to maximize recovery from a field.

Prerequisites(s): PETE 410

Recommended Study Material:
Well Performance, M. Golan, C.H. Whitson, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ , 1991.
Reservoir Engineering Handbook, T. Ahmed, Gulf Professional Publishing, 2001.
Petroleum Production Systems, M. J . Economides, A. D. Hill, and C. Ehlig-Economides, Prentice
Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ , 1994.
Petroleum Engineering Handbook, edited by H.B. Bradley, Society of Petroleum Engineers, 1987.
Supplemental papers from the literature and course notes.

Topics Covered:
1. Introduction to integrated production systems: the production system as a network of components
through which underground hydrocarbons must flow to reach the surface.
2. Review of reservoir inflow characterization and modeling tools: inflow performance relationships;
numerical vs. analytical modeling; steady-state, pseudo steady-state and transient reservoir flow.
3. Review of multiphase flow modeling in wellbores, risers and flowlines: empirical vs. mechanistic
models; nodal analysis; steady-state flow models vs. transient flow models; tuning of multiphase
flow models; flow assurance issues (i.e. hydrates, asphaltenes, waxes, scales).
4. Choke valves: the function of production choke valves; empirical vs. mechanistic models; critical
and subcritical flow; the use of choke valves to handle back-pressure effects along the production
system.
5. Surface facilities: production and test separators; treatment facilities; export lines; points of sale.
6. Production optimization techniques: solutions to boost oil production; liquid unloading techniques
in gas wells; downhole and seabed water separation.
7. Diagnosis of systems performance: real-time monitoring; production logging; multiphase flow
metering; downhole monitoring.
8. Production Allocation: commingling of produced hydrocarbons from different fields through the
same export facilities; well testing; fiscal allocation; metering points; metering accuracy; value
adjustment for hydrocarbons of different quality.
9. Linking the reservoir, the near-wellbore, the wellbore and the surface facilities: the concept of
boundary conditions in steady-state flow and transient flow; the near-wellbore region; limitations
of current modeling tools.
10. Planning short-, medium and long-term optimization of field management: water and gas shut-
offs; re-perforation; stimulation; re-completion; debottlenecking of topsides facilities; handling
transient flow situations in the system; issues around the chosen export route; offshore vs.
onshore scenarios.


Homework 20%
Mid-term Examination 35%
Final Project 45%
Total 100%

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Petroleum Engineering Provides students with a clear understanding of the importance of an integrated
approach to production enhancement (from reservoir to surface, through the
wells and the production network), which is fundamental in modern petroleum
engineering.
General Education Provides students with experience working in teams, and develops analysis
and presentation skills.

able to
Program Outcomes
Explain the fundamentals of integrated production systems the
underlying principles and the coupling techniques used to solve them.
1, 5, 10,11
Build an integrated production model construct the dataset, execute the
simulator, review the results using post-processing software.
Perform a critical review and screening of available input data.
Use sound engineering judgment to estimate values of missing
data required to execute the simulator.
Generate and review results to extract relevant information from
which the conclusions required to make business decisions can
be drawn.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11,
12
Select methods to optimize a production system and maximize the
recoverable reserves from a field, given the physical constraints dictated
by the production system itself and knowing the limitations of current
modeling tools.
1, 3, 5, 10, 11, 12
Identify bottlenecks in a production system 1, 5, 10, 11, 12
Define the concept of flow assurance and recognize situations where
under- and over-designed production systems can affect the ultimate
recovery from a reservoir.
1, 5, 7, 10, 12
Effectively present the results of an engineering study, both orally and in
written reports.
7
Work effectively in a team environment, under time constraints. 4, 7

data

Prepared by: Gioia Falcone, 12 August 2009
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Technical Presentations II
Credit 1: (1-0)

Catalog Description: Preparation of a written technical paper on a subject related to petroleum
technology and an oral presentation of the paper in a formal technical conference format; oral
presentations are judged by petroleum industry professionals at the departmental student paper contest
held during the same academic year.

Prerequisites(s): PETE 335; satisfactory performance in PETE 335 student paper contest

Textbooks:
Required: SPE Style Guide, Society of Petroleum Engineers, Richardson, TX, 2007; Writing Reports
With Confidence and Style (downloadable from course website at elearning.tamu.edu)
EndNote software (available from sell.tamu.edu) or Zotero software (available from zotero.com); excerpts
from other sources provided as class notes
Recommended: Chicago Manual of Style, 15
th
edition (available from www.amazon.com)

Topics Covered:
1. Review of library and literature database resources
2. Conducting and writing a review of technical literature
3. Engineering method vs. scientific method
4. Conducting an independent study of an engineering problem
5. Analysis/interpretation of results and drawing conclusions
6. Organizing the technical paper
7. Writing titles, abstracts
8. Preparing and submitting the technical paper
9. Designing and developing PowerPoint slides
10. Developing and delivering the oral presentation

Class/Laboratory Schedule: One 50-min lecture session per week

Weekly class exams 15%
Weekly Written Assignments 25%
Oral Presentation 30%
Written Report 30%
Total 100%

Petroleum Engineering Provides skills to conduct an independent study of a petroleum engineering
problem, and to synthesize results and draw appropriate conclusions from the
study
General Education Provides skills to write technical papers and give oral presentations in a
professional setting

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able to
Program Outcomes
Outline in detail an Introduction for your paper/presentation consisting of
problem statement, review of previous work presented in the literature,
need for further study, and study objectives
5, 7, 9, 11
Outline in detail a Methodology section for your paper/presentation,
including planned tasks, data and methods you will use, and assumptions
you will make in the study
3, 5, 7, 9, 11
Prepare a References section, consistent with the SPE style guide, listing
all literature cited in the Introduction and Methodology sections
5, 6, 7, 9
Gather information, make calculations and/or analyze data to achieve the
specific objectives set in your proposal for an independent study
2, 3, 5, 9, 11
Summarize the results of your independent study in appropriate textual,
tabular and graphical forms, consistent with engineering and Society of
Petroleum Engineers (SPE) presentation standards
2, 7, 11
Outline in detail a Discussion section for your paper/presentation,
including your analysis and interpretation of study results
2, 5, 7, 9, 11
Draw appropriate conclusions from your study consistent with your project
objectives and properly supported by data, calculations and/or analysis
2, 3, 5, 7, 9
Identify limitations of your work and prepare recommendations for further
work, if appropriate, supported by evidence presented in the results and
discussion of your study
2, 3, 5, 7, 9
Identify the significance, potential benefits, and possible applications of
the results and conclusions of your independent study
3, 5, 7, 8, 9
Write a title and abstract for the independent study consistent with SPE
standards
7
Prepare the paper describing your independent study consistent with SPE
presentation standards
7, 11
Prepare Microsoft PowerPoint slides for your independent study that can
be used in an oral presentation to persuade others that the study results,
conclusions and recommendations are correct and useful
7, 11
Present the study orally to a panel of practicing engineers from the
petroleum industry and faculty members in 10 to 15 minutes, using
PowerPoint slides
7

data
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