2021/22 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
CAPE3601 Drilling and Production Technology
20 creditsClass Size: 40
Module manager: Dr A Hassanpour
Email: a.hassanpour@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2021/22
Pre-requisites
CAPE1020 | Engineering Science 1 |
CAPE2010 | Engineering Science 2 |
This module is mutually exclusive with
CAPE5601M | Drilling and Production Technology |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
This module is a combination of theoretical syllabus in drilling and production technology and subjected related laboratory assignments.Theoretical:
On completion of the theoretical section of the module, students should have a detailed knowledge of the theory, applications and techniques of petroleum drilling and production including surface processing, refining theory, refinery operational practice and product specifications as well as health and safety.
Practical:
On completion of the practical section of the module students should:
- have developed experimental design, problem solving and data analysis skills;
- understand how to apply theory in lectures to the interpretation and critical analysis of experimental results;
- have obtained experience of working with equipment and diagnostic tools;
- have developed skills in data gathering and recording, report writing and team working;
- have developed a critical awareness regarding the quality of data generated;
- have learnt how to identify and quantify sources of experimental error.
Learning outcomes
Theoretical:
On completion of the theoretical section of the module, students will have a knowledge of the theory, techniques and equipment used in petroleum drilling and refining to marketable products as well as the health and safety aspects.
Practical:
On completion of the practical section of the module, students should have developed a wide range of practical skills, including data gathering and analysis, report writing, team working, problem solving, identifying and quantifying sources of experimental error. The knowledge acquired in this module will supplement and extend that in lecture-based modules.
Syllabus
Theoretical:
Drilling Technology
- Conventional drilling techniques and equipment
- Drilling mud and properties
- Formation pore pressures
- Casing and cementing
- Well control and health and safety
- Directional drilling
- Well completion
Production Technology:
- Fluid flow and reservoir dynamics
- Primary and secondary recovery methods
- Well problem and product enhancement
- Surface processing
- Properties of oil and natural gas
- Development of oil and gas processing techniques
- Nanotechnology in oil and gas
Practical:
Students work in groups and undertake a series of subject-related experiments. Experiments cover areas related to petroleum engineering, this includes working with a drilling simulator.
Each student submits an individual report for each experiment, in which the data gathered is critically analysed in the light of relevant literature/theory and conclusions are drawn.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Class tests, exams and assessment | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
Lecture | 34 | 1.00 | 34.00 |
Practical | 3 | 2.00 | 6.00 |
Seminar | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
Tutorial | 6 | 1.00 | 6.00 |
Private study hours | 150.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 50.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 |
Private study
Review of data gathered from experimentsDirected reading of recommended texts
Compilation and submission of experimental reports
Revision for written examination.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Experimental report2 in-class tests
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Practical Report | Experimental report | 10.00 |
Report | Drilling Simulation | 10.00 |
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) | 3 hr | 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: 10/11/2021 11:32:06
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