Advanced subsurface modelling

CHEN60482 Advanced subsurface modelling 15 Semester 2 Postgraduate Taught Level 6 Masoud Babaei Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 <p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87);font-family:"Segoe UI", Lato, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.4285em;margin:0px 0px 1em;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">The unit covers topics related to advanced numerical modelling of flow in subsurface porous systems including: (i) Concept and calculation of transmissibility for reservoir simulation; (ii) Radial transmissibility; (iii) Upscaling absolute permeability using analytical and numerical methods; (iv) Two-phase flow discretisation and simulation related to waterflooding, CO2 injection into aquifers and underground hydrogen storage; (v) Stratified (layered) reservoirs and Dykstra-Parsons model for stratified reservoirs; and (vi) Radial flow modelling for single and two-phase flow. <p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87);font-family:"Segoe UI", Lato, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.4285em;margin:0px 0px 1em;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">The unit covers topics related to advanced numerical modelling of flow in subsurface porous systems including:<ul><li style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87);font-family:"Segoe UI", Lato, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Concept and calculation of transmissibility for reservoir simulation</li><li style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87);font-family:"Segoe UI", Lato, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Radial transmissibility</li><li style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87);font-family:"Segoe UI", Lato, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Upscaling absolute permeability using analytical and numerical methods</li><li style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87);font-family:"Segoe UI", Lato, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Two-phase flow discretisation and simulation related to waterflooding, CO2 injection into aquifers and underground hydrogen storage</li><li style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87);font-family:"Segoe UI", Lato, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Stratified (layered) reservoirs and Dykstra-Parsons model for stratified reservoirs</li><li style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87);font-family:"Segoe UI", Lato, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Radial flow modelling for single and two-phase flow</li></ul> <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-family:"Segoe UI", Lato, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">The unit aims to: (i) provide an understanding of advanced numerical methods employed to solve flow and transport processes in subsurface porous systems with emphasis on CO2/H2 storage and geothermal heat recovery, (ii) develop skills required for upscaling and two-phase flow in subsurface porous systems, and (iii) expand the application of numerical mathematics of solving partial differential equations for flow to radial coordinates. Students will be able to:<ul><li>Define transmissibility and calculate it for flow simulation</li><li>Derive radial transmissibility for radial coordinates for flow in reservoirs with various types of boundary conditions</li><li>Derive numerical and analytical upscaling methods to increase efficiency of numerical simulations for flow</li><li>Describe two-phase flow equations for CO2-water or water-hydrocarbon systems</li><li>Apply IMPES algorithm for solving multiphase flow and determine flow performance </li><li>Apply radial flow of single-phase liquid (traditional application for undersaturated oil reservoirs, but applicable to geothermal brine sources)</li><li>Apply radial flow of single-phase gas (traditional application for natural gas reservoirs, but applicable to H2 injection/storage in depleted gas reservoirs)</li><li>Apply radial fractional flow analysis and analytical solutions for two-phase CO2 storage in brine aquifers</li><li>Practice with industry-standard software applications, develop computer codes and write a group report  </li></ul> Lectures provide fundamental aspects supporting the critical learning of the module and will be delivered as pre-recorded asynchronous short videos via our virtual learning environment.Synchronous sessions will support the lecture material with Q&A and problem-solving sessions where you can apply the new concepts. Surgery hours are also available for drop-in support.Students are expected to expand the concepts presented in the session and online by additional reading (suggested in the Online Reading List) in order to consolidate their learning process and further stimulate their interest to the module. 0 Other 50% 1 Written exam 50% 50% Final exam50% Group project Feedback on problems and examples, feedback on coursework and exams, and model answers will be provided through the virtual learning environment. A discussion board provides a opportunity to discuss topics related to the material presented in the module. MSc Subsurface Energy Engineer MSc Subsurface Energy Engineer PGDT Taught Component Mandatory N Reading lists are accessible through the Blackboard system linked to the library catalogue. Lectures 30 Practical classes & workshops 15 Project supervision 50 Tutorials 15 0 40