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Introduction to Petroleum Engineering

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Course Summary

Learn the basics of petroleum engineering, including drilling, production, and reservoir engineering. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the industry and the skills needed to succeed in this field.

Key Learning Points

Understand the fundamentals of petroleum engineering
Learn the different techniques used in drilling and production
Gain insights into reservoir engineering and management

Learning Outcomes

Understand the basics of petroleum engineering
Gain insights into the different techniques used in drilling and production
Develop the skills needed to succeed in the petroleum engineering industry

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic knowledge of engineering
Familiarity with geology and earth science

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online
Self-paced

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Description

In this course, you will learn such concepts as oil and gas production, reservoir energy and forces, petroleum deposit drainage, development systems, well operation techniques and much more. Each participant in the course will develop an understanding of field life cycle and interdisciplinary approach to petroleum field development and operation.

Throughout the course, we will address the following topical areas: • History of oil and gas application, international petroleum reserves. • Fundamentals of Petroleum Geology: rock cycle; oil, gas and water deposits; oil and gas composition; oil generation; prospecting for oil and gas fields. • Major exploration techniques, seismic methods, well testing; basics of reservoir engineering and modelling. • Basics of well drilling and production. Anyone who is interested in learning more about the petroleum industry is welcome to join this introductory course. More specific groups include: • High school students planning a career, and their parents. • Graduates holding BSc or Engineering degrees looking for further training options. • Petroleum company employees with a non-petroleum educational background who are not involved directly in field exploration and development (finance, marketing, management, HR, etc.) but require general understanding of petroleum industry.

Knowledge

Analyse and apply theoretical knowledge in the area of petroleum geology, reservoir engineering and production technology
Describe major exploration and production techniques and processes
Distinguish between major enhanced oil and gas recovery techniques
Understand application areas of petrochemical products

Outline

Introduction: petroleum in our life
Introduction to petroleum engineering
Historical review
Geographical distribution of petroleum
Industry structure
Oil pricing
Challenges and trends in petroleum industry
Let's get acquainted
Lecture notes
Reading materials
Introduction to petroleum engineering
Historical review
Geographical distribution of petroleum
Industry structure
Challenges and trends in petroleum industry
Test 1

Petroleum geology
Introduction. Geology and geologists
Rock cycle
Classification and structure of sedimentary rocks
How petroleum fields are formed
Cores
Reservoir properties
Rock properties
Fluid properties
Lecture notes
Reading materials
Introduction. Geology and geologists
Rock cycle
Classification and structure of sedimentary rocks
How petroleum fields are formed
Cores
Reservoir properties
Rock properties
Fluid properties
Test 2

Exploration Geophysics. Well Logging. Well Testing
Introduction
Production geology
Seismic surveys
Seismic methods
Well logging
SP logging method
Well testing
Lecture notes
Reading materials
Production geology
Seismic surveys
Seismic methods
Well logging
SP logging method
Well testing
Test 3

Reservoir Engineering
Reservoir engineering
Life cycle of an oil field
Oil recovery methods
Secondary recovery
Pressure maintenance
Waterflooding
Reservoir simulation
Lecture notes
Reading materials
Reservoir engineering
Life cycle of an oil field
Oil recovery methods
Secondary recovery
Pressure maintenance
Waterflooding
Reservoir simulation
Test 4

Drilling
Drilling engineering: introduction and history of drilling
Concepts and terms
Drilling technology
Drilling equipment
Circulation system
Drilling complications
Well cementing. Well completion
Lecture notes
Reading materials
Drilling engineering: introduction and history of drilling
Concepts and terms
Drilling technology
Drilling equipment
Circulation system
Drilling complications
Well cementing. Well completion
Test 5

Production Technology
Petroleum production technology
Oil production and well operation
Open flow
Gas lift
Pumps used on oil wells
Electrical submersible pumps
Gas well operation
Separate production
Lecture notes
Reading materials
Petroleum production technology
Oil production and well operation
Open flow
Gas lift
Pumps used on oil wells
Electrical submersible pumps
Gas well operation
Separate production
Test 6

Enhanced Recovery Techniques
Introduction to stimulation operations
Stimulation design and implementation
Formation damage
Stimulation candidate well selection
Stimulation methods
Stimulation methods. Hydraulic fracturing
Acid treatment
Lecture notes
Reading Materials
Introduction to stimulation operations
Stimulation design and implementation
Formation damage
Stimulation candidate well selection
Stimulation methods
Stimulation methods. Hydraulic fracturing
Acid treatment
Test 7

Exam
Final Test

Summary of User Reviews

The Introduction to Petroleum Engineering course on Coursera is highly recommended by many users. The course covers a wide range of topics related to petroleum engineering and provides a well-structured learning experience. One key aspect that many users found good is the comprehensive and clear presentation of complex topics.

Pros from User Reviews

Comprehensive coverage of topics related to petroleum engineering
Well-structured learning experience
Great presentation of complex topics
Engaging and knowledgeable instructors
Interactive quizzes and assignments

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course too basic
Lack of practical applications
Limited interaction with instructors and peers
No hands-on experience
Not suitable for advanced learners

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