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2017/18 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

SOEE5174M Integrated Sub Surface Analysis

30 creditsClass Size: 30

Module manager: Dr Emma Bramham
Email: E.K.Bramham@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

Pre-requisite qualifications

MSc entrance qualifications

This module is mutually exclusive with

SOEE5128MPetrophysics & GP Reservoir Ev
SOEE5171MSeismic Reflection Interp

Module replaces

Replaces SOEE5171M and SOEE5128M for MSc Structural Geology ONLY

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

This module provides theoretical and practical learning with the module focusing on integrating a suite of sub-surface data into a common data set to allow for the learning and skills achieved in parts A,B and C (see below) to be integrated in the final part D of the module, providing the student with a full understanding of how each component works together.The module is divided into four partsA) Petrophysics and borehole analysisB) Seismic Reflection interpretation and sequence stratigraphyC) Geocellular model construction and evaluation of structural Geology implications D) The final component of the module consists of an integrated practical where by a suite of data is provided and students, within a group environment, are expected to integrate these data and make an industry-style report on asset.

Objectives

On completion of this module students should be able to understand the underlying principals behind borehole data, seismic reflection data and fault models. They should be able to take these diverse data and integrate them into a single dataset. This will provide the opportunity to investigate how these different techniques are integrated in a workflow typical in both industry and the final independent research project.

Learning outcomes
In Part A students should be able to understand the fundamentals of petrophysics and its use in the analysis of cores and geophysical well logs for reservoir characterisation and hydrocarbon assessment. They should have acquired skills in the analysis of geophysical well logs for determining lithology, porosity and hydrocarbon saturation.
In Part B students should be able to understand the principles and practice of interpreting industry seismic reflection data, in both a general geological and structural context and in a detailed sequence-stratigraphic context- both on paper sections and at the workstation.
In Part C students should be apply industry-standard 3D modelling/visualisation packages to building structural models and considered relationship between model horizons and faults. They should be able to construct 3D geo-cellular models and considered their application.
In Part D students will integrate the learning outcomes from Parts A-C using a single dataset and produce an industry style report. This will be undertaken as a group exercise to highlight the importance of team work in industry.


Syllabus

Part A
Petrophysics
- Formation Evaluation: geoelectrical properties
- Resistivity borehole logging
- Induction and SP logs
- Porosity Logs: sonic and density
- Porosity Logs: neutron and natural gamma ray
- Magnetic Nuclear Resonance Logs
- Image Logs and determination of lithology and porosity
- Fracture Analysis and seismic anisotropy
- Vertical Seismic Profiles (VSP): field procedures, travel-time relationships

Part B
- Borehole-to-surface seismic tying, synthetic seismograms and wavelet extraction
- picking
- loop-tying
- fault halokinesis and reefs
- digitising and contouring
- 3D interpretation specifics
- use of Kingdom Suite (TM) for seismic interpretation, seismic stratigraphy principles, sequence analysis
- facies analysis, character analysis
- tectonic controls on sequence architecture; implications for facies distribution and prospectivity.

Part C
-the generation and interrogation of a faulted 3d geological data set within the 3D modelling programme, Petrel.
- creating 3D surfaces and faults, geocellular volumes.

Part D
- Integrate the learning outcomes from Parts A-C using a single data in a group setting with minimum support provided by staff.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Group learning160.000.00
Lecture201.0020.00
Practical302.0060.00
Tutorial21.002.00
Private study hours218.00
Total Contact hours82.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)300.00

Private study

Private study will be for completion of practicals, assessments and final reports (to include literature searches, reading text books, computer excercises) and revision for examinations

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Progress will be monitored by assessment and feedback throughout.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
ReportPart D - Individual Project Report35.00
PracticalPart A - 1 x Assessed Practical5.00
PracticalPart B - 4 x Assessed Practical40.00
PresentationPart D - 1 x Group Presentation5.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)85.00

Part A (Petrophysics) – 7.5 credits Part B (Seismic reflection + includes Seismic Stratigraphy) - 11 credits Part C (Petrel) – 4 credits (assessment for this will be included within the Integrated Practical (part D) final report) Part D (Integrated Practical) – 7.5 credits


Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)2 hr 00 mins15.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)15.00

A student who fails this module may be offered a resit. The resit mark provides a new alternative mark for the whole module. The resit for this module will follow a similar format to the Integrated Case Study, following the same procedural format as the Case Study using an alternative set of data (as provided by the module), with assessment of the resultant discussion document providing the final mark.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 15/05/2017

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