Course Catalog - 2023-2024

     

CHBE 550 - PETRO PHASE BEHAV & FLOW ASSUR

Long Title: PETROLEUM PHASE BEHAVIOR AND FLOW ASSURANCE
Department: Chemical & Biomolecular Engr
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisite(s): (CHBE 305 AND CHBE 412)
Description: Reviews fundamentals of phase and chemical equilibria thermodynamics focusing on the application of experimental and advanced modeling techniques to characterize reservoir fluids and predict their phase behavior and thermo-physical properties. Intended for students who wish to develop expertise on PVT modeling and gain understanding of common petroleum flow assurance problems. At the graduate level (CHBE 550), a final project will be required. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CHBE 450. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CHBE 550 if student has credit for CHBE 450.