Description

Objective of the module

The main objective of the course is to provide a basic understanding of flow in underground reservoirs. The main focus is on ‘hydrogeological’ applications, which by definition involve water, but all the physics and many of the engineering techniques are comparable to the approaches used in hydrocarbon reservoirs. As a result, the course is also able to provide an understanding of the concepts required of a reservoir engineer in the petroleum context.

Module content

Descriptive hydrogeology: hydrogeological maps, reservoir-scale flows, identification of the main regional reservoirs and their interactions.
Continuous flow in porous media: simple calculations for sizing trenches, wells and other structures in underground reservoirs.
Transient flow: writing and discussion of equations, study of transient flow in forced flows to identify reservoir hydrodynamic parameters.
Basic concepts of mass transfer (solute, oil saturation, pollutants, etc.) in porous and/or fractured media: writing and discussion of equations. Some generic elements influencing these transfers (sorption on the solid phase, kinetic or equilibrium reactions, etc.).

Contacts

Responsable(s) de l'enseignement

• Frederick Delay