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Course GEOV274

Reservoir Geophysics

Course offered :

Number of credits 10
Course offered (semester) Autumn
Subject overlap 10 sp overlapp med GEOF294
Schedule Schedule
Reading list Reading list

Language of Instruction

English

Pre-requirements

Basic principles in seismology and seismic reflection data, as well as advanced courses in seismics and Fourier analysis.

Learning Outcomes

After completing the course GEOV274 the student should be able to

- calculate seismic parameters from seismic data

- reveal basic relations between reservoir parameters and seismic parameters

- describe relations between the rock composition (lithology) and seismic parameters

- perform simple rock physics modelling

- derive the most important quantities used in seismic reservoir characterization

- calculate effects on seismic data due to alterations in pressure and fluid composition in the reservoir

- document the result of the analyses in a scientific report

Contact Information

Student Adviser, Department of Earth Science, E-mail: studiekonsulent@geo.uib.no

Course offered (semester)

Autumn

Language of Instruction

English

Aim and Content

The course outlines the main properties of various reservoir rocks, and how these can be determined from seismic data. Specific attention is paid on how to include rock physics in seismic reservoir characterization of fields in the exploration and production phase. Issues related to seismic monitoring of CO2 sequestration is also outlined.

Learning Outcomes

After completing the course GEOV274 the student should be able to

- calculate seismic parameters from seismic data

- reveal basic relations between reservoir parameters and seismic parameters

- describe relations between the rock composition (lithology) and seismic parameters

- perform simple rock physics modelling

- derive the most important quantities used in seismic reservoir characterization

- calculate effects on seismic data due to alterations in pressure and fluid composition in the reservoir

- document the result of the analyses in a scientific report

Pre-requirements

Basic principles in seismology and seismic reflection data, as well as advanced courses in seismics and Fourier analysis.

Recommended previous knowledge

GEOV113, GEOV276

Compulsory Requirements

2 reports have to be made and approve before the final exam submitted

Assessment methods

Oral exam

Grading Scale

The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.

Contact Information

Student Adviser, Department of Earth Science, E-mail: studiekonsulent@geo.uib.no