University Course Planner The University of Adelaide Australia

PETROENG 1006 - Introduction to Petroleum Engineering

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: 4220
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 4 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: Yes
Available for Non-Award Study: Yes
Assumed Knowledge: SACE Stage 2 Maths Studies, Physics
Assessment: Assignments, in class tests, exam
Syllabus:

The aim of the course is to provide students with a broad overview of introduction to petroleum engineering in order that advanced courses in subsequent years can be understood within a broader petroleum engineering context. This course covers introductions to petroleum drilling, completions and production, reservoir mechanics, fundamentals of rock and fluid properties, composition and PVT properties of petroleum fluids; basic physical and chemical properties of petroleum reservoir fluids related to reservoir processes and production. It also provides an introduction to decision-making and the petroleum business environment.

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Units
EFTSL
Amount
3
0.125
          
  


Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
4220 Mon 08/08/2022 Wed 17/08/2022 Fri 16/09/2022 Fri 28/10/2022


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
25772 WR01 30 14 26 Jul - 13 Sep Tuesday 12pm - 2pm Engineering Nth, N132, Teaching Room
4 Oct - 25 Oct Tuesday 12pm - 2pm Engineering Nth, N132, Teaching Room
Note: This class will be delivered both online and face to face. Please refer to MyUni for details once enrolled.
Related Class: Tutorial
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
21760 TU01 30 14 28 Jul - 15 Sep Thursday 1pm - 3pm Engineering Nth, N132, Teaching Room
6 Oct - 27 Oct Thursday 1pm - 3pm Engineering Nth, N132, Teaching Room
Note: This class will be delivered both online and face to face. Please refer to MyUni for details once enrolled.