printer friendly pageGES 246: Reservoir Characterization and Flow Modeling with Outcrop Data (ENERGY 146, ENERGY 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
GES 248: The Petroleum System: Investigative method to explore for conventional & unconventional hydrocarbons
How the petroleum system concept can be used to more systematically investigate how hydrocarbon fluid becomes an unconventional accumulation in a pod of active source rock and how this fluid moves from this pod to a conventional pool. How to identify, map, and name a petroleum system. The conventional and unconventional accumulation as well as the use of modeling.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 1
Instructors:
Magoon, L. (PI)
;
Scheirer, A. (PI)
GES 250: Sedimentation Mechanics
The mechanics of sediment transport and deposition and the origins of sedimentary structures and textures as applied to interpreting ancient rock sequences. Dimensional analysis, fluid flow, drag, boundary layers, open channel flow, particle settling, erosion, sediment transport, sediment gravity flows, soft sediment deformation, and fluid escape. Field trip required.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-4
Instructors:
Lowe, D. (PI)
;
Nieminski, N. (PI)
GES 253: Petroleum Geology and Exploration
The origin and occurrence of hydrocarbons. Topics: thermal maturation history in hydrocarbon generation, significance of sedimentary and tectonic structural setting, principles of accumulation, and exploration techniques. Prerequisites: 110, 151. Recommended:
GEOPHYS 223.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Gooley, J. (PI)
;
Graham, S. (PI)
GES 254: Carbonate Sedimentology
Processes of precipitation and sedimentation of carbonate minerals with emphasis on marine systems. Topics include: geographic and bathymetric distribution of carbonates in modern and ancient oceans; genesis and environmental significance of carbonate grains and sedimentary textures; carbonate rocks and sediments as sources of geochemical proxy data; carbonate diagenesis; changes in styles of carbonate deposition through Earth history; carbonate depositional patterns and the global carbon cycle. Lab exercises emphasize petrographic and geochemical analysis of carbonate rocks including map and outcrop scale, hand samples, polished slabs, and thin sections.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-4
Instructors:
Jost, A. (PI)
;
Payne, J. (PI)
GES 255: Basin and Petroleum System Modeling
For advanced undergraduates or graduate students. Students use stratigraphy, subsurface maps, and basic well log, lithologic, paleontologic, and geochemical data to construct 1-D, 2-D, and 3-D models of petroleum systems that predict the extent of source-rock thermal maturity, petroleum migration paths, and the volumes and compositions of accumulations through time (4-D). Recent software such as PetroMod designed to reconstruct basin geohistory. Recommended: 251
or 253.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
GES 256: Quantitative Methods in Basin and Petroleum System Modeling (ENERGY 275)
Examine the physical processes operating in sedimentary basins by deriving the basic equations of fundamental, coupled geologic processes such as fluid flow and heat flow, deposition, compaction, mass conservation, and chemical reactions. Through hands-on computational exercises and instructor-provided "recipes," students will deconstruct the black box of basin modeling software. Students write their own codes (Matlab) as well as gain expertise in modern finite-element modeling software (PetroMod, COMSOL).
Last offered: Winter 2014
GES 257: Clastic Sequence Stratigraphy
Sequence stratigraphy facilitates integration of all sources of geologic data, including seismic, log, core, and paleontological, into a time-stratigraphic model of sediment architecture. Tools applicable to regional and field scales. Emphasis is on practical applications and integration of seismic and well data to exploration and field reservoir problems. Examples from industry data; hands-on exercises.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
Instructors:
McHargue, T. (PI)
GES 259: Stratigraphic Architecture
The stratigraphic architecture of deposits associated with a spectrum of depositional environments, using outcrop and subsurface data. Participants read and discuss selected literature.
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
McHargue, T. (PI)
GES 260: Laboratory Methods in Organic Geochemistry
Knowledge of components in geochemical mixtures to understand geological and environmental samples. The presence and relative abundance of these compounds provides information on the biological source, depositional environment, burial history, biodegradation, and toxicity of organic materials. Laboratory methods to detect and quantify components of these mixtures. Methods for separation and analysis of organic compounds in geologic samples: extraction, liquid chromatography, absorption by zeolites, gas chromatography and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Student samples considered as material for analysis. Prerequisite:
GES 249 or consent of instructor.
Last offered: Spring 2010
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