PETROENG 7051 - Formation Damage and Productivity Enhancement
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code PETROENG 7051 Course Formation Damage and Productivity Enhancement Coordinating Unit Mining and Petroleum Engineering Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites MATHS 1011, MATHS 1012 Assumed Knowledge MATHS 2201, MATHS 2104, PHYSICS 1100, PETROENG 2009, MECH ENG 2021, COMP SCI 1201 Assessment Quizzes, assignments, project (written and oral presentation), homework, evaluated practicals Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Pavel Bedrikovetski
Course Timetable
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1 Understand key aspects of formation damage in different processes of oil production. 2 Explain reservoir physics of main formation damage mechanisms. 3 Describe the purpose of damage removal, prevention and mitigation, of well stimulation. 4 Understand the concepts and equipment required for water management in onshore and offshore developments. 5 Analysis of mathematical models for formation damage in different processes of oil production (waterflooding, pressure depletion, EOR). 6 Describe the applicability of different mathematical models of formation damage 7 Explain the process and importance of injected water treatment. 8 Utilise knowledge of formation damage reservoir physics in design of damage-free oil production technologies. 9 Describe processes associated with formation damage in injection and production wells and its uses in exploration and production. 10 Apply a critical-thinking and problem-solving approach towards the principles of damage-free oil production technologies.
The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ . The course develops the following EA Elements of Competency to levels of introductory (A), intermediate (B), advanced (C):
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 C C C C C C C — — — C — — — — — ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1-9 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
The following two texts are an integral work book and reference for this course;
1. Civan, F.: Reservoir Formation Damage
(Fundamentals, Modeling, Assessment, and Mitigation), Gulf Professional
Publishing, 2nd ed (2007). Approximate cost = 150 US $
2. Tiab, D. and Donaldson, E.C., 2004, Petrophysics,
Gulf Prof Publishing, 2nd Ed. Approximate cost = 160 US $
Recommended Resources
Useful Reference Books
· Schechter, R., 1987, Well stimulation, New Jersey, Prentice Hall, Engleswood, NJ, NY.
· Khilar, K. and Fogler, S., 1998: Migration of Fines in Porous Media, Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht/London/Boston
· Bedrikovetsky P.G., 1993, Mathematical Theory of Oil & Gas Recovery (With applications to ex-USSR oil & gas condensate fields),
Kluwer Academic Publishers, London-Boston-Dordrecht, 600 p.
· Bedrikovetsky P.G., 1999, Advanced Waterflooding, Textbook, Technical ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Denmark, Lyngby, Denmark, 450 p.
Additional lecture notes will be provided during the lecture.
Online Learning
PDF’s of lecture power points and additional material will be provided via MyUni
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Learning & Teaching Activities
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Assessment
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Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
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