Course Catalog - 2024-2025

     

CHBE 450 - 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):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisite(s): CHBE 305 AND CHBE 412
Description: Reviews fundamentals of phase and chemical equalibria 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. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CHBE 550. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CHBE 450 if student has credit for CHBE 550.