Petroleum Production Optimization

2013 INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY PETRONAS SDN BHD

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PCB-4313 PETROLEUM PRODUCTION & OPTIMIZATION

Semester 7/8

By :
Dinesh Kanesan
(dinesh.kanesan@petronas.com.my)
Tel No : 05 368 7295
Room No : 14.03.35

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO)

At the end of this course, students should be able to:
CLO-1:

Apply fundamentals of production optimization using

commercial software.

CLO-2:

Analyze the performance of the petroleum system.

CLO-3:

Describe the interaction of the reservoir system and

its effect on the overall production system.

CLO-4:

Design optimum petroleum production systems.

COURSE MAJOR CONTENTS

Petroleum Production Analysis
Reservoir Performance

Flow in Pipes and Restrictions I

Flow in Pipes and Restrictions II

Total System Analysis I

Total System Analysis II

Artificial Lift Design

COURSE PLAN
Topic
Petroleum Production Analysis
Reservoir Performance
Flow in Pipes and Restrictions I
Flow in Pipes and Restrictions II
Total System Analysis I
Total System Analysis II
Artificial Lift Design

Week (s)
1
2
3-4
5-7
8-9
10-12
13-14

ASSESSMENT PLAN
Assessment
Quizzes
Assignment
Tutorials
Test 1
Test 2
Final Exam
Total

Score (%)
5
10
10
10
15
50
100

REFERENCES
Main References
1. Beggs H.(2003), Production Optimisation Using NODAL Analysis, Second
Edition, OGCI.
2. Economides M. et al. (1994), Petroleum Production Systems,Prentice-Hall
Inc.
Optional References

1. Michael Golan and Curtis H. Whitson (1991), Well Performance, 2nd Edition,
Prentice-Hall Inc.

CLASS POLICY
Attendance/Punctuality
Plagiarism
Honesty & Commitment

Adherence to Datelines(Submission of
Assignments)

Tutorials/Examples/Extra Help (Team spirit)

E-Learning

LECTURE TIMES
Day:
Time:

Tuesday
8.00 10.00am

Day:
Time:

Wednesday
9.00 10.00am

Day:
Time:

Friday (Tutorials)
3.00 5.00pm

THANK YOU
2013 INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY PETRONAS SDN BHD
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