ENERGY 101:
Energy and the Environment (EARTHSYS 101)
Energy use in modern society and the consequences of current and future energy use patterns. Case studies illustrate resource estimation, engineering analysis of energy systems, and options for managing carbon emissions. Focus is on energy definitions, use patterns, resource estimation, pollution. Recommended: MATH 21 or 42, ENGR 30.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-AQR, WAY-SMA
ENERGY 102:
Renewable Energy Sources and Greener Energy Processes (EARTHSYS 102)
The energy sources that power society are rooted in fossil energy although energy from the core of the Earth and the sun is almost inexhaustible; but the rate at which energy can be drawn from them with today's technology is limited. The renewable energy resource base, its conversion to useful forms, and practical methods of energy storage. Geothermal, wind, solar, biomass, and tidal energies; resource extraction and its consequences. Recommended: 101, MATH 21 or 42.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-SMA
ENERGY 104:
Transition to sustainable energy systems
This course explores the transition to a sustainable energy system at large scales (national and global), and over long time periods (decades). Explores the drivers of global energy demand and the fundamentals of technologies that can meet this demand sustainably. Focuses on constraints affecting large-scale deployment of technologies, as well as inertial factors affecting this transition. Problems will involve modeling global energy demand, deployment rates for sustainable technologies, technological learning and economics of technical change. Prerequisites: ENERGY 101, 102.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: WAY-AQR
ENERGY 120:
Fundamentals of Petroleum Engineering (ENGR 120)
Lectures, problems, field trip. Engineering topics in petroleum recovery; origin, discovery, and development of oil and gas. Chemical, physical, and thermodynamic properties of oil and natural gas. Material balance equations and reserve estimates using volumetric calculations. Gas laws. Single phase and multiphase flow through porous media.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-FR, WAY-SMA
ENERGY 120A:
Flow Through Porous Media Laboratory
Laboratory measurements of permeability and porosity in rocks. Applications to subsurface fluid mechanics. Course is intended as an accompaniment to Energy 120.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 1
ENERGY 121:
Fundamentals of Multiphase Flow (ENERGY 221)
Multiphase flow in porous media. Wettability, capillary pressure, imbibition and drainage, Leverett J-function, transition zone, vertical equilibrium. Relative permeabilities, Darcy's law for multiphase flow, fractional flow equation, effects of gravity, Buckley-Leverett theory, recovery predictions, volumetric linear scaling, JBN and Jones-Rozelle determination of relative permeability. Frontal advance equation, Buckley-Leverett equation as frontal advance solution, tracers in multiphase flow, adsorption, three-phase relative permeabilities.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci
ENERGY 125:
Modeling and Simulation for Geoscientists and Engineers
Hands-on. Topics include deterministic and statistical modeling applied to problems such as flow in the subsurface, atmospheric pollution, biological populations, wave propagation, and crustal deformation. Student teams define and present a modeling problem.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
ENERGY 130:
Well Log Analysis I
For earth scientists and engineers. Interdisciplinary, providing a practical understanding of the interpretation of well logs. Lectures, problem sets using real field examples: methods for evaluating the presence of hydrocarbons in rock formations penetrated by exploratory and development drilling. The fundamentals of all types of logs, including electric and non-electric logs.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
ENERGY 141:
Seismic Reservoir Characterization (ENERGY 241, GEOPHYS 241A)
(Same as GP241) Practical methods for quantitative characterization and uncertainty assessment of subsurface reservoir models integrating well-log and seismic data. Multidisciplinary combination of rock-physics, seismic attributes, sedimentological information and spatial statistical modeling techniques. Student teams build reservoir models using limited well data and seismic attributes typically available in practice, comparing alternative approaches. Software provided (SGEMS, Petrel, Matlab).nnRecommended: ERE240/260, or GP222/223, or GP260/262 or GES253/257; ERE246, GP112
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-4
ENERGY 146:
Reservoir Characterization and Flow Modeling with Outcrop Data (ENERGY 246, GES 246)
Project addressing a reservoir management problem by studying an outcrop analog, constructing geostatistical reservoir models, and performing flow simulation. How to use outcrop observations in quantitative geological modeling and flow simulation. Relationships between disciplines. Weekend field trip.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
ENERGY 153:
Carbon Capture and Sequestration (ENERGY 253)
CO2 separation from syngas and flue gas for gasification and combustion processes. Transportation of CO2 in pipelines and sequestration in deep underground geological formations. Pipeline specifications, monitoring, safety engineering, and costs for long distance transport of CO2. Comparison of options for geological sequestration in oil and gas reservoirs, deep unmineable coal beds, and saline aquifers. Life cycle analysis.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-4
ENERGY 155:
Undergraduate Report on Energy Industry Training
On-the-job practical training under the guidance of on-site supervisors. Required report detailing work activities, problems, assignments and key results. Prerequisite: written consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-3
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors: ;
Aziz, K. (PI);
Benson, S. (PI);
Caers, J. (PI);
Durlofsky, L. (PI);
Gerritsen, M. (PI);
Horne, R. (PI);
Kovscek, A. (PI);
Orr, F. (PI);
Tchelepi, H. (PI);
Wilcox, J. (PI)
ENERGY 160:
Modeling Uncertainty in the Earth Sciences (ENERGY 260)
Whether Earth Science modeling is performed on a local, regional or global scale, for scientific or engineering purposes, uncertainty is inherently present due to lack of data and lack of understanding of the underlying phenomena. This course highlights the various issues, techniques and practical modeling tools available for modeling uncertainty of complex 3D/4D Earth systems. The course focuses on a practical breath rather than theoretical depth. Topics covered are: the process of building models, sources of uncertainty, probabilistic techniques, spatial data analysis and geostatistics, grid and scale, spatio-temporal uncertainty, visualizing uncertainty in large dimensions, Monte Carlo simulation, reducing uncertainty with data, value of information. Applications to both local (reservoir, aquifer) and global (climate) are covered through literature study. Extensive software use with SGEMS and Petrel. Project homework. Prerequisites: algebra (CME 104 or equivalent), introductory statistics course (CME 106 or equivalent).
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
ENERGY 167:
Engineering Valuation and Appraisal of Oil and Gas Wells, Facilities, and Properties (ENERGY 267)
Appraisal of development and remedial work on oil and gas wells; appraisal of producing properties; estimation of productive capacity, reserves; operating costs, depletion, and depreciation; value of future profits, taxation, fair market value; original or guided research problems on economic topics with report. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci
ENERGY 175:
Well Test Analysis
Lectures, problems. Application of solutions of unsteady flow in porous media to transient pressure analysis of oil, gas, water, and geothermal wells. Pressure buildup analysis and drawdown. Design of well tests. Computer-aided interpretation.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 6 units total)
ENERGY 180:
Oil and Gas Production Engineering (ENERGY 280)
Design and analysis of production systems for oil and gas reservoirs. Topics: well completion, single-phase and multi-phase flow in wells and gathering systems, artificial lift and field processing, well stimulation, inflow performance. Prerequisite: 120.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci
ENERGY 191:
Optimization of Energy Systems (ENERGY 291)
Introductory mathematical programming and optimization using examples from energy industries. Emphasis on problem formulation and solving, secondary coverage of algorithms. Problem topics include optimization of energy investment, production, and transportation; uncertain and intermittent energy resources; energy storage; efficient energy production and conversion. Methods include linear and nonlinear optimization, as well as multi-objective and goal programming. Tools include Microsoft Excel and AMPL mathematical programming language. Prerequisites: MATH 41, MATH 51, or consent of instructor. Programming experience helpful (e.g,, CS 106A, CS 106B).
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
ENERGY 192:
Undergraduate Teaching Experience
Leading field trips, preparing lecture notes, quizzes under supervision of the instructor. May be repeated for credit.
| Units: 1-3
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 6 units total)
ENERGY 193:
Undergraduate Research Problems
Original and guided research problems with comprehensive report. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-3
| Repeatable
4 times
(up to 12 units total)
Instructors: ;
Aziz, K. (PI);
Benson, S. (PI);
Caers, J. (PI);
Durlofsky, L. (PI);
Gerritsen, M. (PI);
Horne, R. (PI);
Kovscek, A. (PI);
Orr, F. (PI);
Tchelepi, H. (PI);
Wilcox, J. (PI)
ENERGY 194:
Special Topics in Energy and Mineral Fluids
May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-3
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 6 units total)
ENERGY 199:
Senior Project and Seminar in Energy Resources
Individual or group capstone project in Energy Resources Engineering. Emphasis is on report preparation. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-4
| Repeatable
for credit
ENERGY 201:
Laboratory Measurement of Reservoir Rock Properties
In this course, students will learn methods for measuring reservoir rock properties. Techniques covered include core preservation and sample preparation; Rock petrography; Interfacial tension of fluids; Measurement of contact angles of fluids on reservoir media; Capillary pressure measurement and interpretation; Absolute and effective porosities; Absolute permeability; Multiphase flow including relative permeability and residual saturation. The class will be 1 3-hour lecture/lab per week, with readings and weekly assignments. A field trip to a professional core characterization lab may be included.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
ENERGY 210:
Energy Policy for Scientists and Engineers
Graduate level seminar that addresses energy policy issues throughnndiscussion, invited talks and visits/field trips to policy making organizationsnnand industry leaders.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1
ENERGY 212:
Introduction to Large-Scale Computing in Engineering (CME 212)
Advanced programming methodologies for solving fundamental engineering problems using algorithms with pervasive application across disciplines. Overview of computer systems from a programming perspective including processor architectures, memory hierarchies, machine arithmetic, performance tuning techniques. Algorithms include iterative, direct linear solvers, fft, and divide and conquer strategies for n-body problems. Software development; other practical UNIX tools including shell scripting, vi/emacs, gcc, make, gdb, gprof, version control systems and LaTeX. Prerequisites: CME 200/ME 300A, CME 211, and CS 106X or equivalent level of programming in C/C++.
Last offered: Spring 2010
| Units: 3
ENERGY 221:
Fundamentals of Multiphase Flow (ENERGY 121)
Multiphase flow in porous media. Wettability, capillary pressure, imbibition and drainage, Leverett J-function, transition zone, vertical equilibrium. Relative permeabilities, Darcy's law for multiphase flow, fractional flow equation, effects of gravity, Buckley-Leverett theory, recovery predictions, volumetric linear scaling, JBN and Jones-Rozelle determination of relative permeability. Frontal advance equation, Buckley-Leverett equation as frontal advance solution, tracers in multiphase flow, adsorption, three-phase relative permeabilities.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
ENERGY 222:
Advanced Reservoir Engineering
Lectures, problems. General flow equations, tensor permeabilities, steady state radial flow, skin, and succession of steady states. Injectivity during fill-up of a depleted reservoir, injectivity for liquid-filled reservoirs. Flow potential and gravity forces, coning. Displacements in layered reservoirs. Transient radial flow equation, primary drainage of a cylindrical reservoir, line source solution, pseudo-steady state. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: 221.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| Repeatable
for credit
ENERGY 223:
Reservoir Simulation
Fundamentals of petroleum reservoir simulation. Equations for multicomponent, multiphase flow between gridblocks comprising a petroleum reservoir. Relationships between black-oil and compositional models. Techniques for developing black-oil, compositional, thermal, and dual-porosity models. Practical considerations in the use of simulators for predicting reservoir performance. Class project. Prerequisite: 221 and 246, or consent of instructor. Recommended: CME 206.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-4
ENERGY 224:
Advanced Reservoir Simulation
Topics include modeling of complex wells, coupling of surface facilities, compositional modeling, dual porosity models, treatment of full tensor permeability and grid nonorthogonality, local grid refinement, higher order methods, streamline simulation, upscaling, algebraic multigrid solvers, unstructured grid solvers, history matching, other selected topics. Prerequisite: 223 or consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
| Repeatable
for credit
ENERGY 225:
Theory of Gas Injection Processes
Lectures, problems. Theory of multicomponent, multiphase flow in porous media. Miscible displacement: diffusion and dispersion, convection-dispersion equations and its solutions. Method of characteristic calculations of chromatographic transport of multicomponent mixtures. Development of miscibility and interaction of phase behavior with heterogeneity. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: CME 200.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| Repeatable
for credit
ENERGY 226:
Thermal Recovery Methods
Theory and practice of thermal recovery methods: steam drive, cyclic steam injections, and in situ combustion. Models of combined mass and energy transport. Estimates of heated reservoir volume and oil recovery performance. Wellbore heat losses, recovery production, and field examples.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
ENERGY 227:
Enhanced Oil Recovery
The physics, theories, and methods of evaluating chemical, miscible, and thermal enhanced oil recovery projects. Existing methods and screening techniques, and analytical and simulation based means of evaluating project effectiveness. Dispersion-convection-adsorption equations, coupled heat, and mass balances and phase behavior provide requisite building blocks for evaluation.
Last offered: Spring 2010
| Units: 3
ENERGY 230:
Advanced Topics in Well Logging
State of the art tools and analyses; the technology, rock physical basis, and applications of each measurement. Hands-on computer-based analyses illustrate instructional material. Guest speakers on formation evaluation topics. Prerequisites: 130 or equivalent; basic well logging; and standard practice and application of electric well logs.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
ENERGY 24:
Making Molehills out of Mountains: Energy and Development in Appalachia
Preparation for Alternative Spring Break trip to examine the past, present, and future role of energy in Appalachia. Positive and negative impacts of energy production; meetings with energy industry leaders, community groups, and policymakers. The larger role of energy development and energy issues in society. May be repeated for credit.
| Units: 1
ENERGY 240:
Geostatistics for Spatial Phenomena (GES 240)
Probabilistic modeling of spatial and/or time dependent phenomena. Kriging and cokriging for gridding and spatial interpolation. Integration of heterogeneous sources of information. Multiple-point geostatistics and training image-based stochastic imaging of reservoir/field heterogeneities. Introduction to GSLIB and SGEMS software. Case studies from the oil and mining industry and environmental sciences. Prerequisites: introductory calculus and linear algebra, STATS 116, GES 161, or equivalent.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 2-3
ENERGY 241:
Seismic Reservoir Characterization (ENERGY 141, GEOPHYS 241A)
(Same as GP241) Practical methods for quantitative characterization and uncertainty assessment of subsurface reservoir models integrating well-log and seismic data. Multidisciplinary combination of rock-physics, seismic attributes, sedimentological information and spatial statistical modeling techniques. Student teams build reservoir models using limited well data and seismic attributes typically available in practice, comparing alternative approaches. Software provided (SGEMS, Petrel, Matlab).nnRecommended: ERE240/260, or GP222/223, or GP260/262 or GES253/257; ERE246, GP112
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-4
ENERGY 246:
Reservoir Characterization and Flow Modeling with Outcrop Data (ENERGY 146, GES 246)
Project addressing a reservoir management problem by studying an outcrop analog, constructing geostatistical reservoir models, and performing flow simulation. How to use outcrop observations in quantitative geological modeling and flow simulation. Relationships between disciplines. Weekend field trip.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
ENERGY 251:
Thermodynamics of Equilibria
Lectures, problems. The volumetric behavior of fluids at high pressure. Equation of state representation of volumetric behavior. Thermodynamic functions and conditions of equilibrium, Gibbs and Helmholtz energy, chemical potential, fugacity. Phase diagrams for binary and multicomponent systems. Calculation of phase compositions from volumetric behavior for multicomponent mixtures. Experimental techniques for phase-equilibrium measurements. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
| Repeatable
for credit
ENERGY 252:
Chemical Kinetics and Modeling
Fundamentals of chemical reaction kinetics in homogeneous and heterogeneous reaction systems from a molecular perspective. Development and application of the theory of chemical kinetics, including collision, transition state, and surface reactivity approaches. Relationships between thermodynamics and kinetics to overall mechanism predictions. Introduction to Gaussian 03. Lab involves chemical modeling including ab initio electronic structure calculations (Hartree-Fock, configuration interaction, coupled cluster, and many-body pertrubation theory) and thermodynamic predictions.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
ENERGY 253:
Carbon Capture and Sequestration (ENERGY 153)
CO2 separation from syngas and flue gas for gasification and combustion processes. Transportation of CO2 in pipelines and sequestration in deep underground geological formations. Pipeline specifications, monitoring, safety engineering, and costs for long distance transport of CO2. Comparison of options for geological sequestration in oil and gas reservoirs, deep unmineable coal beds, and saline aquifers. Life cycle analysis.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-4
ENERGY 255:
Master's Report on Energy Industry Training
On-the-job training for master's degree students under the guidance of on-site supervisors. Students submit a report detailing work activities, problems, assignments, and key results. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of adviser.
Terms: Sum
| Units: 1-3
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors: ;
Aziz, K. (PI);
Benson, S. (PI);
Caers, J. (PI);
Durlofsky, L. (PI);
Gerritsen, M. (PI);
Horne, R. (PI);
Journel, A. (PI);
Kovscek, A. (PI);
Orr, F. (PI);
Tchelepi, H. (PI);
Wilcox, J. (PI)
ENERGY 259:
Presentation Skills
For teaching assistants in Energy Resources Engineering. Five two-hour sessions in the first half of the quarter. Awareness of different learning styles, grading philosophies, fair and efficient grading, text design; presentation and teaching skills, PowerPoint slide design; presentation practice in small groups. Taught in collaboration with the Center for Teaching and Learning.
Last offered: Spring 2010
| Units: 1
ENERGY 260:
Modeling Uncertainty in the Earth Sciences (ENERGY 160)
Whether Earth Science modeling is performed on a local, regional or global scale, for scientific or engineering purposes, uncertainty is inherently present due to lack of data and lack of understanding of the underlying phenomena. This course highlights the various issues, techniques and practical modeling tools available for modeling uncertainty of complex 3D/4D Earth systems. The course focuses on a practical breath rather than theoretical depth. Topics covered are: the process of building models, sources of uncertainty, probabilistic techniques, spatial data analysis and geostatistics, grid and scale, spatio-temporal uncertainty, visualizing uncertainty in large dimensions, Monte Carlo simulation, reducing uncertainty with data, value of information. Applications to both local (reservoir, aquifer) and global (climate) are covered through literature study. Extensive software use with SGEMS and Petrel. Project homework. Prerequisites: algebra (CME 104 or equivalent), introductory statistics course (CME 106 or equivalent).
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
ENERGY 267:
Engineering Valuation and Appraisal of Oil and Gas Wells, Facilities, and Properties (ENERGY 167)
Appraisal of development and remedial work on oil and gas wells; appraisal of producing properties; estimation of productive capacity, reserves; operating costs, depletion, and depreciation; value of future profits, taxation, fair market value; original or guided research problems on economic topics with report. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
ENERGY 269:
Geothermal Reservoir Engineering
Conceptual models of heat and mass flows within geothermal reservoirs. The fundamentals of fluid/heat flow in porous media; convective/conductive regimes, dispersion of solutes, reactions in porous media, stability of fluid interfaces, liquid and vapor flows. Interpretation of geochemical, geological, and well data to determine reservoir properties/characteristics. Geothermal plants and the integrated geothermal system.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
ENERGY 273:
Special Topics in Petroleum Engineering
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-3
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 6 units total)
ENERGY 280:
Oil and Gas Production Engineering (ENERGY 180)
Design and analysis of production systems for oil and gas reservoirs. Topics: well completion, single-phase and multi-phase flow in wells and gathering systems, artificial lift and field processing, well stimulation, inflow performance. Prerequisite: 120.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
ENERGY 281:
Applied Mathematics in Reservoir Engineering
The philosophy of the solution of engineering problems. Methods of solution of partial differential equations: Laplace transforms, Fourier transforms, wavelet transforms, Green¿s functions, and boundary element methods. Prerequisites: CME 204 or MATH 131, and consent of instructor.
Last offered: Spring 2008
| Units: 3
ENERGY 284:
Optimization: Deterministic and Stochastic Approaches
Deterministic and stochastic methods for optimization in earth sciences and engineering. Linear and nonlinear regression, classification and pattern recognition using neural networks, simulated annealing and genetic algorithms. Deterministic optimization using non-gradient-based methods (simplex) and gradient-based methods (conjugated gradient, steepest descent, Levenberg-Marquardt, Gauss-Newton), eigenvalue and singular value decomposition. Applications in petroleum engineering, geostatistics, and geophysics. Prerequisite: CME 200 or consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 6 units total)
ENERGY 285A:
SUPRI-A Research Seminar: Enhanced Oil Recovery
Focused study in research areas within the department. Graduate students may participate in advanced work in areas of particular interest prior to making a final decision on a thesis subject. Current research in the SUPRI-A group. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 2 units total)
ENERGY 285B:
SUPRI-B Research Seminar: Reservoir Simulation
Focused study in research areas within the department. Graduate students may participate in advanced work in areas of particular interest prior to making a final decision on a thesis subject. Current research in SUPRI-B (reservoir simulation) program. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Win
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 2 units total)
ENERGY 285C:
SUPRI-C Research Seminar: Gas Injection Processes
Study in research areas within the department. Graduate students may participate in advanced work in areas of particular interest prior to making a final decision on a thesis subject. Current research in the SUPRI-D well test analysis group. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Win
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 2 units total)
ENERGY 285D:
SUPRI-D Research Seminar: Well Test Analysis
Study in research areas within the department. Graduate students may participate in advanced work in areas of particular interest prior to making a final decision on a thesis subject. Current research in the SUPRI-D well test analysis group. May be repeaqted for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (Horne)
Terms: Aut, Win
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 2 units total)
ENERGY 285F:
SCRF Research Seminar: Geostatistics and Reservoir Forecasting
Study in research areas within the department. Graduate students may participate in advanced work in areas of particular interest prior to making a final decision on a thesis subject. Current research in the SCRF (Stanford Center for Reservoir Forecasting) program. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Win
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 2 units total)
ENERGY 285G:
Geothermal Reservoir Engineering Research Seminar
Study in research areas within the department. Graduate students may participate in advanced work in areas of particular interest prior to making a final decision on a thesis subject. Current research in the geothermal energy group. Presentation required for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Win
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 2 units total)
ENERGY 285H:
SUPRI-HW Research Seminar: Horizontal Well Technology
Study in research areas within the department. Graduate students may participate in advanced work in areas of particular interest prior to making a final decision on a thesis subject. Current research in SUPRI-HW (productivity and injectivity of horizontal wells) program. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Win
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 2 units total)
ENERGY 291:
Optimization of Energy Systems (ENERGY 191)
Introductory mathematical programming and optimization using examples from energy industries. Emphasis on problem formulation and solving, secondary coverage of algorithms. Problem topics include optimization of energy investment, production, and transportation; uncertain and intermittent energy resources; energy storage; efficient energy production and conversion. Methods include linear and nonlinear optimization, as well as multi-objective and goal programming. Tools include Microsoft Excel and AMPL mathematical programming language. Prerequisites: MATH 41, MATH 51, or consent of instructor. Programming experience helpful (e.g,, CS 106A, CS 106B).
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
ENERGY 293A:
Fundamentals of Energy Processes (EE 293A)
For seniors and graduate students. Thermodynamics, heat engines, thermoelectics, biomass. Recommended: MATH 41, 43; PHYSICS 41, 43, 45
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-4
ENERGY 293B:
Fundamentals of Energy Processes (EE 293B)
For seniors and graduate students. Fuel cells. Production of hydrogen: electrolytic, chemical, thermolytic, photolytic. Hydrogen storage: hydrides. Photoelectric converters; photo-thermovoltaic converters. Wind turbines. Recommended: EE 293A; MATH 41; PHYSICS 41, 43, 45
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
ENERGY 301:
The Energy Seminar (CEE 301)
Interdisciplinary exploration of current energy challenges and opportunities, with talks by faculty, visitors, and students. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ENERGY 355:
Doctoral Report on Energy Industry Training
On-the-job training for doctoral students under the guidance of on-site supervisors. Students submit a report on work activities, problems, assignments, and results. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of adviser.
Terms: Sum
| Units: 1-3
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors: ;
Aziz, K. (PI);
Benson, S. (PI);
Caers, J. (PI);
Durlofsky, L. (PI);
Gerritsen, M. (PI);
Horne, R. (PI);
Jessen, K. (PI);
Journel, A. (PI);
Juanes, R. (PI);
Kovscek, A. (PI);
Mukerji, T. (PI);
Orr, F. (PI);
Tchelepi, H. (PI);
Wilcox, J. (PI)
ENERGY 359:
Teaching Experience in Energy Resources Engineering
For TAs in Energy Resources Engineering. Course and lecture design and preparation; lecturing practice in small groups. Classroom teaching practice in an Energy Resources Engineering course for which the participant is the TA (may be in a later quarter). Taught in collaboration with the Center for Teaching and Learning.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
ENERGY 360:
Advanced Research Work in Energy Resources Engineering
Graduate-level work in experimental, computational, or theoretical research. Special research not included in graduate degree program. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-10
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors: ;
Aziz, K. (PI);
Benson, S. (PI);
Brandt, A. (PI);
Caers, J. (PI);
Durlofsky, L. (PI);
Gerritsen, M. (PI);
Horne, R. (PI);
Journel, A. (PI);
Kovscek, A. (PI);
Mukerji, T. (PI);
Orr, F. (PI);
Tchelepi, H. (PI);
Wilcox, J. (PI)
ENERGY 361:
Master's Degree Research in Energy Resources Engineering
Experimental, computational, or theoretical research. Advanced technical report writing. Limited to 6 units total. (Staff)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-6
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors: ;
Aziz, K. (PI);
Benson, S. (PI);
Caers, J. (PI);
Durlofsky, L. (PI);
Gerritsen, M. (PI);
Horne, R. (PI);
Jessen, K. (PI);
Journel, A. (PI);
Juanes, R. (PI);
Kovscek, A. (PI);
Mukerji, T. (PI);
Orr, F. (PI);
Tchelepi, H. (PI);
Wilcox, J. (PI)
ENERGY 362:
Engineer's Degree Research in Energy Resources Engineering
Graduate-level work in experimental, computational, or theoretical research for Engineer students. Advanced technical report writing. Limited to 15 units total, or 9 units total if 6 units of 361 were previously credited.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-10
| Repeatable
15 times
(up to 15 units total)
Instructors: ;
Aziz, K. (PI);
Benson, S. (PI);
Caers, J. (PI);
Durlofsky, L. (PI);
Gerritsen, M. (PI);
Horne, R. (PI);
Journel, A. (PI);
Kovscek, A. (PI);
Mukerji, T. (PI);
Orr, F. (PI);
Tchelepi, H. (PI);
Wilcox, J. (PI)
ENERGY 363:
Doctoral Degree Research in Energy Resources Engineering
Graduate-level work in experimental, computational, or theoretical research for Ph.D. students. Advanced technical report writing.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-10
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors: ;
Aziz, K. (PI);
Benson, S. (PI);
Brandt, A. (PI);
Caers, J. (PI);
Durlofsky, L. (PI);
Gerritsen, M. (PI);
Horne, R. (PI);
Journel, A. (PI);
Kovscek, A. (PI);
Mukerji, T. (PI);
Orr, F. (PI);
Tchelepi, H. (PI);
Wilcox, J. (PI)
ENERGY 365:
Special Research Topics in Energy Resources Engineering
Graduate-level research work not related to report, thesis, or dissertation. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-15
| Repeatable
6 times
(up to 30 units total)
Instructors: ;
Aziz, K. (PI);
Benson, S. (PI);
Caers, J. (PI);
Durlofsky, L. (PI);
Gerritsen, M. (PI);
Horne, R. (PI);
Jessen, K. (PI);
Journel, A. (PI);
Juanes, R. (PI);
Kovscek, A. (PI);
Mukerji, T. (PI);
Orr, F. (PI);
Tchelepi, H. (PI);
Wilcox, J. (PI)
ENERGY 369:
Practical Energy Studies
Students work on realistic industrial reservoir engineering problems. Focus is on optimization of production scenarios using secondary or tertiary recovery techniques. When possible, projects are conducted in direct collaboration with industry. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-3
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 0
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors: ;
Aziz, K. (PI);
Benson, S. (PI);
Caers, J. (PI);
Durlofsky, L. (PI);
Gerritsen, M. (PI);
Horne, R. (PI);
Journel, A. (PI);
Kovscek, A. (PI);
Mukerji, T. (PI);
Orr, F. (PI);
Tchelepi, H. (PI);
Wilcox, J. (PI)
ENERGY 802:
TGR Dissertation
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 0
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors: ;
Aziz, K. (PI);
Benson, S. (PI);
Caers, J. (PI);
Durlofsky, L. (PI);
Gerritsen, M. (PI);
Horne, R. (PI);
Journel, A. (PI);
Kovscek, A. (PI);
Mukerji, T. (PI);
Orr, F. (PI);
Tchelepi, H. (PI);
Wilcox, J. (PI)
ENERGY 242:
Topics in Advanced Geostatistics (EESS 263)
Conditional expectation theory and projections in Hilbert spaces; parametric versus non-parametric geostatistics; Boolean, Gaussian, fractal, indicator, and annealing approaches to stochastic imaging; multiple point statistics inference and reproduction; neural net geostatistics; Bayesian methods for data integration; techniques for upscaling hydrodynamic properties. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: 240, advanced calculus, C++/Fortran.
| Units: 3-4
| Repeatable
for credit
ENERGY 247:
Stochastic Simulation
Characterization and inference of statistical properties of spatial random function models; how they average over volumes, expected fluctuations, and implementation issues. Models include point processes (Cox, Poisson), random sets (Boolean, truncated Gaussian), and mixture of Gaussian random functions. Prerequisite: 240.
| Units: 3
ENERGY 290:
Numerical Modeling of Fluid Flow in Heterogeneous Porous Media
How to mathematically model and solve elliptic partial differential equations with variable and discontinuous coefficients describing flow in highly heterogeneous porous media. Topics include finite difference and finite volume approaches on structured grids, efficient solvers for the resulting system of equations, Krylov space methods, preconditioning, multi-grid solvers, grid adaptivity and adaptivity criteria, multiscale approaches, and effects of anistropy on solver efficiency and accuracy. MATLAB programming and application of commercial or public domain simulation packages. Prerequisite: CME 200, 201, and 202, or equivalents with consent of instructor.
| Units: 3
