Designing a Petroleum Design Course in a Petroleum Town

Authors

  • H.W. Yarranton University of Calgary
  • W.Y. Svrcek University of Calgary

Abstract

An undergraduate petroleum design course has been introduced at the University of Calgary that employs open-ended problems based on reservoir data provided by local industry.  Students analyze the data, construct reservoir maps, and design and evaluate the economics of both reservoir development and process engineering options.  Both hand calculations and commercial software are used.  The students gain industry-relevant experience, acquire team skills, make oral presentations, and prepare an extensive written report.

Author Biographies

H.W. Yarranton, University of Calgary

Harvey W. Yarranton is Assistant Professor of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Calgary. He received his BSc (1985) and his PhD (1997) degrees in Chemical Engineering from the University of Alberta. His research interests are in the thermodynamics and transport of hydrocarbons and the treatment of water in oil emulsions.

W.Y. Svrcek, University of Calgary

William Y. Svrcek is Professor of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Calgary. He received his BSc (1962) and his PhD (1967) degrees in Chemical Engineering from the University of Alberta. His teaching and research interests center on process control and design.

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Published

1999-09-01

Issue

Vol. 33 No. 4 (1999): Fall 1999

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