COURSE SYLLABUS
PETE 611 – Application of Petroleum Reservoir Simulation
Texas A&M University - Summer 2006
Instructor:
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Lecture:
Dr. Bryan Maggard
501-U RICH
(979) 845-0592
(979) 862-1272
maggard@pe.tamu.edu
http://people.tamu.edu/~bmaggard/PETE611_06B
MWF, 8:00-9:35 a.m., 302 RICH; and Web Based Distance Learning
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Use of simulators to solve reservoir engineering problems too complex for classical analytical
techniques.
TEXTS
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PETE 611 Web Site – Lecture Notes and Supplemental Papers from Literature
OPTIONAL TEXTS
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Mattax and Dalton: Reservoir Simulation, SPE Monograph 13, 1990.
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Ertekin, Abou-Kassem and King: Basic Applied Reservoir Simulation, SPE Textbook 7, 2001.
COURSE POLICIES
Class attendance is important. If an illness or unexpected event prevents
1. Attendance:
attendance, the student should notify the instructor as early as possible. Students should read
reference material in advance and be prepared for in class discussion.
2. Assignments:
Assigned work is due at the beginning of class on due date, unless otherwise
specified. Late assignments may be penalized.
Neat, legible, systematic and complete presentation is required in assignments.
3. Work Quality:
Units (for example, Newton-meters) must be documented wherever appropriate, especially tables and
chart axes.
4. Grading System: The course will be graded as follows:
Projects (Approx. 6-8)
Homework (Approx. 6-8)
75 %
25 %
No “extra credit” opportunities will be available after course grades are announced.
5. Academic Integrity: There is no tolerance for cheating in any form.
Review http://student-rules.tamu.edu; Aggie Code of Honor
Review http://student-rules.tamu.edu; Part 1, Section 20.
Aggie Code of Honor: “An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal or tolerate those who do.”
“Upon accepting admission to Texas A&M University, a student immediately assumes a commitment
to uphold the Honor Code, to accept responsibility for learning and to follow the philosophy and rules
of the Honor System. Students will be required to state their commitment on examinations, research
papers, and other academic work. Ignorance of the rules does not exclude any member of the Texas
A&M University community from the requirements or the processes of the Honor System. For
additional information please visit: www.tamu.edu/aggiehonor/.”
On each project report cover page there shall be printed and signed by the student(s):
“On my(our) honor, as an Aggie(s), I(we) have neither given nor received unauthorized
aid on this academic work.”
Collaboration on assignments is forbidden except when explicitly instructed. If you are not sure
whether collaboration is allowed on a particular assignment, confer with the course instructor.
6. Accomodation for Disabilities:
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal antidiscrimination statute that provides
comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation
requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for
reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an
accommodation, please contact the Department of Student Life, Services for Students with
Disabilities in Room B118 of Cain Hall or call 845-1637.
7. Accomodation for Religious Observance:
Texas HB256: “An institution of higher education shall excuse a student from attending classes or
other required activities, including examinations, for the observance of a religious holy day, including
travel for that purpose. A student whose absence is excused under this subsection may not be
penalized for that absence and shall be allowed to take an examination or complete an assignment
from which the student is excused.”
A sincere effort will be made to accommodate students’ needs for religious observance. Students are
instructed to contact the instructor during the first week of class in order to make arrangements.
8. Class Schedule (MWF):
May 31
July 3
August 7
First Day of Class
No Class - Final Exams for Summer I Term
Expected due date for last class project
9. Class Topics:
Week – First Class of Week
1 – May 31
2 – June 5
3 – June 12
4 – June 19
5 – June 26
6 – July 5
7 – July 10
8 – July 17
9 – July 24
10 – July 31
11 – August 7
Topic
Course Introduction; Intro. to Conventional Simulation
Intro. to Conv. Sim; Type Curve Matching
History Matching
Scale-Up
Pseudo-Functions
Modeling Well Performance / Coning
EOS Compositional Fluid Models
Compositional Simulation
Introduction to Streamline Simulation
Comparison of Conventional/Streamline Simulation
Last Project Due by 5:00 p.m.