2015/16 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
SOEE5135M Seismic Reservoir Evaluation and Recent Developments
15 creditsClass Size: 50
Module manager: Prof Graham Stuart
Email: g.w.stuart@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2015/16
Pre-requisite qualifications
Course entrance pre-requisitesModule replaces
Part of SOEE5128 and combines geophysical reservoir evaluation with new material on recent developments in seismic reservoir characterisationThis module is not approved as an Elective
Module summary
The purpose of this module is to provide an understanding of the kinds of seismic features that can be identified by seismic attributes, the sensitivity of seismic attributes to rock physical, petro-physical and fluid properties. New developments in seismic reservoir characterisation are also provided, with special attention to an overview of the fundamentals of time-lapse seismic technology, passive seismic monitoring, seismic geomechanics and seismic characterisation of unconventional reservoirs.Objectives
Seismic reservoir evaluation: understand the use of rock physics models to assess variations in reservoir characteristics such as fluid saturation, lithology and pressure prediction. Use amplitude versus offset (AVO), acoustic and elastic inversion and geostatistics in the analysis of hydrocarbon reservoirs; be aware of seismic methods for assessing fractured reservoirs via seismic anisotropy and converted-wave methodologies. Understand the reasons for and the techniques used for predicting pore pressure.Recent Developments: understand the principles of acquiring, processing and interpreting time-lapse (4D) seismic data for reservoir characterisation, understand the application of passive seismic data for reservoir characterisation and fracture stimulation for unconventional reservoirs
Learning outcomes
After completion of the module, students will be able to understand principles and applications of seismic attributes for reservoir characterisation and hydrocarbon evaluation. The learning outcomes will be assessed using seismic practicals and unseen exam.
Syllabus
Seismic Reservoir Evaluation: use of rock physics models and Gassman's equation to understand the link between the petrophysical properties of reservoirs and seismic attributes. Describe the use of amplitude versus offset (AVO), acoustic and elastic impedance inversion, fracture analysis, seismic anisotropy and geostatistics in reservoir assessment. Study techniques for pressure prediction in a reservoir.
Recent Developments: time-lapse (4D) seismic acquisition, processing and interpretation, saturation versus pressure signatures, seismic geomechanics; passive seismic methods and interferometry; seismics of unconventional reservoirs
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Laboratory | 4 | 2.00 | 8.00 |
| Lecture | 20 | 1.00 | 20.00 |
| Practical | 6 | 2.00 | 12.00 |
| Private study hours | 110.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 40.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
Completion of practicals and assessments, computer exercises, literature search, reading text books, and revision for examination.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Assessment and feedback during practicals.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Practical | Practical x 4 | 40.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 40.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 60.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 60.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 22/05/2015
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