2019/20 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
CAPE1030 Introduction to Petroleum Engineering
10 creditsClass Size: 110
Module manager: Dr T Charpentier
Email: t.charpentier@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2019/20
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
At the end of the module, students should:- have an overview of petroleum technology and its importance to society
- be familiar with a range of terminology used in petroleum engineering
- understand the concepts behind a range of exploration, drilling, production and refining techniques
- be familiar with oil economics and distribution systems
- have an appreciation of health and safety issues relevant to the petroleum industry.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the module, students should be familiar with a range of aspects relating to petroleum engineering, including exploration, production and refining techniques, as well as have a knowledge of basic oil economics and an appreciation of relevant health and safety issues.
Syllabus
- Overview of petroleum technology and its importance to society.
- History of oil and gas exploration, production and refining.
- Modern techniques of exploration, drilling, reservoir engineering, production and refinery operations.
- Petroleum production statistics, products and markets, oil economics, supply systems and product applications.
- Health and safety issues relevant to the petroleum industry.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lecture | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
Private study hours | 80.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 20.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 |
Private study
- Review of weekly lecture notes- Directed reading of recommended texts
- Compilation and submission of specified coursework
- Revision for written examination.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Technical reportReservoir engineering problems sheet
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Report | 2,000 word technical report | 20.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 20.00 |
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) | 1 hr 30 mins | 80.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 80.00 |
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: 05/11/2019 08:50:02
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