Academic Catalog

PNGE444 MATHEMATICAL MODELING OF HYDROCARBON RESERVOIRS

Course Code:	3740444
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):	3(3-0)
ECTS Credit:	6.0
Department:	Petroleum And Natural Gas Engineering
Language of Instruction:	English
Level of Study:	Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:	Assist.Prof.Dr DORUK ALP
Offered Semester:	Fall or Spring Semesters.

Course Content

Basic principles of mathematical modeling. Finite difference/finite element form of equations that govern single and multiphase flow through porous media. Characteristics of finite difference/finite element equations. Solution strategy techniques of originating matrix problems. Data evaluation in simulation problems. Case studies.