Nontechnical Guide to Petroleum Geology, Exploration
Nontechnical Guide to Petroleum Geology, Exploration
Nontechnical Guide to Petroleum Geology, Exploration
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<strong>Petroleum</strong> Engineering 321<br />
Formation Evaluation<br />
Credit 4: (3-3)<br />
Catalog Description: Introduction <strong>to</strong> well logging methods & evaluation of well logs<br />
Prerequisites(s): PETE 301 and 310; GEOL 404 or approval of instruc<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Instruc<strong>to</strong>r: David S. Schechter, Ph.D., Associate Professor, <strong>Petroleum</strong> Engineering Department, RICH<br />
401Q, (979) 845-2275, schech@pe.tamu.edu<br />
Textbook Required: Hallibur<strong>to</strong>n “Open Hole Log Analysis and Formation Evaluation” obtained at TEES<br />
Copy Center Room 221 in WERC.<br />
Topics Covered:<br />
1. Passive Devices<br />
2. Acoustic<br />
3. Density/Neutron<br />
4. Porosity, Lithology<br />
5. Resistivity<br />
6. Capillary Pressure & Saturation<br />
7. Shaly Sands<br />
8. Core-log integration<br />
9. Net pay, resources, and reserves<br />
Class/Labora<strong>to</strong>ry Schedule: Three 50-min lecture sessions & one lab session per week<br />
Method of Evaluation:<br />
Quizzes 20%<br />
Mid-Term 25%<br />
Project Report 25%<br />
Final Examination 30%<br />
Total 100%<br />
Contributions <strong>to</strong> Professional Component:<br />
Math and Science None<br />
<strong>Petroleum</strong> Engineering All <strong>to</strong>pics relate <strong>to</strong> the application of scientific principles <strong>to</strong> the solution of<br />
formation evaluation problems.<br />
General Education None<br />
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