MODULE DESCRIPTION FORM

NM977 Subsurface Technology

Module Registrar: Prof A Incecik

Taught To (Course): MSc/PGDip

Other Lecturers Involved: Dr J M Race (University of Newcastle)

Credit Weighting: 10 Semester: 1

Assumed Prerequisites: BEng or equivalent in Engineering or Physical Sciences

Compulsory/ optional/ elective class

Academic Level: 5

Module Format and Delivery (hours): Lecture Tutorial Laboratory Project Assignments Private Study Total 20 10 30 40 100 Educational Aim This module aims to introduce the basic engineering principles of drilling for hydrocarbons on- and off-shore locations and to provide knowledge of drilling systems; to develop skills in order to design a drill string and to predict the power requirements for hoisting systems and the circulation of drilling fluid; to gain knowledge of CO2 capture, transport and geological storage. Learning Outcomes On completion of the module the student is expected to be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of

• Petroleum geochemistry and geology • Wells • Straight hole and directional drilling • Instrumentation and measurements during drilling • Basic principles of CO2 capture • Technical issues of transporting CO2 • Reservoirs and long term performance of geological CO2 storage

Subject Specific Skills: Opportunities are afforded to develop the following subject-specific skills:

• Students will be able to identify the methods used in exploring on-shore and off-shore oil and gas reservoirs • Students will be able to identify drilling rig components • Students will be able to identify the components of the drill string • Students will be able to identify tools used for directional drilling • Students will be able to identify sensors and devices used during drilling • Students will be able to predict the power requirements for hoisting and the circulation of drilling fluid • Students will be able to calculate the amount of additives required to change the density of drilling fluid • Students will be able to identify the key requirements of a CO2 transportation system • Students will be able to determine the optimal CO2 properties for ship and pipeline transport and discuss the how

particularly for pipeline transport, the composition and route affect the hydraulic analysis and compression requirements

• Students will be able to demonstrate an appreciation of the economic and risk factors that have to be considered in transportation

(UK SPEC suggests no more than 4 learning outcomes per module. Statements must be broad and be syllabus free and link in with the intended learning outcomes on the programme specifications.) Syllabus The module will teach the following:

• Geology and hydrocarbons • History of oil well drilling • The drilling rig

• Hoisting • Drill string design • Drill bits • Fluid flow • Rig hydraulics • Straight hole drilling • Directional drilling • Slant and horizontal drilling • Fracture gradient casing design • Cementing • Hole problems and fishing • Well control • Well bore completion • Subsea Christmas tree • Blow out prevention • Offshore drilling • CO2 • Pre- and post-combustion capture • Oxy-fuel combustion capture • Solvent absorption • Separation membranes cryogenic distillation • Enhanced oil recovery • CO2 pressure-temperature diagram • The review of the current experience with CO2 transport and the requirements of a transport system for CO2 as part

of a CCS system • The property requirements of CO2 for different forms of transportation • Description of issues relating to corrosion • Hydraulic analysis • Impurities • Material properties • Risk and economics

Assessment of Learning Outcomes Criteria For each of the Module Learning Outcomes the following criteria will be used to make judgements on student learning:

[Note: Criteria break the LO down into ‘teachable’ elements but do not become syllabus orientated i.e. no mention of CAD package names, components etc.] LO1 On completing this module, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: Petroleum geochemistry and Geology; The Oil Well; straight hole and directional drilling; Instrumentation and measurements during drilling C1 Students will be able to identify the methods used in exploring on shore and offshore oil and gas reservoirs. C2 Students will be able to identify drilling rig components C3 Students will be able to identify the components of the drill string C4 Students will be able to identify tools used for directional drilling C5. Students will be able to identify sensors and devices used during drilling C6. Students will be able to predict the power requirements for hoisting and the circulation of drilling fluid. C7. Students will be able to calculate the amount of additives required to change the density of drilling fluid LO2 On completing this module, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of CO2 transportation methods; design and engineering issues, and regulations and design standards. C1 Students will be able to demonstrate the knowledge of transport options C2 Students will be able to demonstrate the knowledge of pipeline hydraulic modelling for CO2 transportation C3 Students will be able to demonstrate the knowledge of pipeline material issues. The standards set for each criterion per Module Learning Outcome to achieve a pass grade are indicated on the assessment sheet for all assessment.

12 Principles of Assessment and Feedback (on Learning & Teaching web pages: www.strath.ac.uk/learnteach/teaching/staff/assessfeedback/12principles/ ) Please state briefly how these are incorporated in this module. The written examination provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and the possession of subject-specific and key skills. This medium also allows students to demonstrate intended learning outcomes across a wide range of topics within the syllabus. Coursework on drill string design consolidates the students’ knowledge and understanding half way through the semester and enables them to obtain feedback. The tutorial sessions are supervised activities in which the students apply the knowledge that they gain during formal lectures and private study to predict the power requirements for hoisting and circulation of the drilling fluid as well as the amount of additives required to change the density of the drilling fluid. During the tutorial sessions students are able to interact with the lecturer and obtain feedback on their calculations. Assessment Method(s) Including Percentage Breakdown and Duration of Exams Examinations Courseworks Projects Number Duration Weighting Number Weighting Number Weighting 1 2 80% 1 20% None L/Outcomes L01 and LO2 L01

Indicate which learning outcomes (L01, L02 etc) are to be assessed by exam/coursework/project as required. Coursework / Submissions deadlines: Week 6 Resit Assessment Procedures: Entirely examination PLEASE NOTE: Students need to gain a summative mark of 50% to pass the module. Students who fail the module at the first attempt will be re-examined during the August diet. This re-examination will consist entirely of exam. Recommended Reading

1. Rabia, H. ‘Oilwell Drilling Engineering – Principles and Practise’, Graham and Trotman Publishing Ltd., 1985 2. Inglis, T.A. ‘Directional Drilling’, Graham and Trotman Publishing Limited, 1987 3. Davenport, B. ‘Handbook of Drilling Practices’, Gulf Publishing, 1984 4. Adams, N.J. and Carrier, T. ‘ Drilling Engineering – A Complete Well Planning Approach’, PennWell Books,

Tulsa, 1985 5. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Special Report on Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage, Edited

by Bert Metz, Ogunlade Davidson, Heleen de Coninck, Manuela Loos and Leo Meyer, Published for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change by Cambridge University Press, 2005

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Course Director Signature: Prof A Incecik

Date of Last Modifications: 30 March 2011

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Module Code:

NM9xx

Module Title:

Subsurface Technology

Brief Description of Assessment: The assessment is based on written examination which provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and the possession of subject-specific and key skills. This medium also allows students to demonstrate intended learning outcomes across a wide range of topics within the syllabus The assessment of course work enables the students to receive feedback on their knowledge and understanding for the lecturers covered during the first half of the semester. Assessment Timing:- Indicate on the table below the Start/Submission dates for each Assignment/Project and the timing of each Exam/Class Test(s).

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Exam Period

One

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Written Examination

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