Scribd
Upload
95 views2 pages

Syllabus: Course Description and Prerequisites

This syllabus outlines a graduate course on well completion and workover offered in Fall 2010. The course will provide an overview of completions and workover equipment and methods used in the oil and gas industry. Students will learn about design options for completions and workovers, the components and function of wells, and workover systems and procedures. Case studies and a group project will help students understand the hands-on aspects of completions and workovers. The course will be delivered remotely and have no scheduled meeting times. It will be graded based on a final exam worth 60% and group projects/homework worth 40%. The syllabus lists 14 weekly topics to be covered throughout the semester.

Uploaded by

alizareiforoush
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
95 views2 pages

Syllabus: Course Description and Prerequisites

This syllabus outlines a graduate course on well completion and workover offered in Fall 2010. The course will provide an overview of completions and workover equipment and methods used in the oil and gas industry. Students will learn about design options for completions and workovers, the components and function of wells, and workover systems and procedures. Case studies and a group project will help students understand the hands-on aspects of completions and workovers. The course will be delivered remotely and have no scheduled meeting times. It will be graded based on a final exam worth 60% and group projects/homework worth 40%. The syllabus lists 14 weekly topics to be covered throughout the semester.

Uploaded by

alizareiforoush
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd

SYLLABUS

Course title and number


Term (e.g., Fall 200X)
Meeting times and location

PETE 627 - Well Completion and Workover


Fall 2010
N/A; distance learning group only

Course Description and Prerequisites


This course provides an overview of completions and workover equipment and methods in the oil and
gas industry. It is designed to complement the courses on drilling and production engineering which are
already offered by the department. The students will learn about the design options to meet
deliverability, safety and integrity requirements in completions and workover operations. The main
components of a well are described and analyzed by their function and design criteria. The workover
systems and procedures are presented and discussed. Case studies will be provided and a group
project will help the students understand the hands-on aspects of completions and workovers.
Prerequisite: Graduate classification.
Learning Outcomes or Course Objectives
The objectives of the course are for students to:
1. Gain an overall understanding of completions and workover equipment and methods in the oil
and gas industry.
2. Learn about design options available for completions and workover operations.
3. Understand the main components, function and design criteria of a well, and workover systems
and procedures.
4. Understand the hands-on aspects of completions and workovers via case studies and a group
project.
Instructor Information
Name
Telephone number
Email address
Office hours
Office location

Dr. Catalin Teudoriu


(979) 845-6164
[email protected]
501J Richardson Building

Textbook and/or Resource Material


D. Perrin, Well Completion and Servicing, Edition Technip, 1999
References
Selected papers
Grading Policies
Final Exam..(60%)
Group Projects/Homework(40%)
Total.(100%)
Grading Scale
A..90-100%
B80-89%
C70-79%
D60-69%
F..0-59%

-1-

Course Topics, Calendar of Activities, Major Assignment Dates


Week
1

4
5

6-7

8-9

10
11

12-14

Topic
Well completion: types of wells,
completion functions, types of
completion
Mechanical aspects of well testing,
cased hole logging equipment and
application, and perforation methods
and perforating equipment
Packers: function, application, proper
selection; includes water/gas shot off,
horizon separation, etc.
Completion equipment (SSD, SSSV,
mandrels, locks, etc.)
Data acquisition in wells; Fibre optics,
permanent gauges, memory gauges,
SCADA systems; Intelligent
completion equipment
Tubing string design (dimension,
materials, connections,..) based on
pressure, temp. operating conditions,
media, safety requirements
HPHT and horizontal well
completions; Workover equipment:
WireLine, Snubbing Unit, Coil Tubing
Completion and Workover design and
execution
Special Topic: industry people are
invited to give presentations on
specific topics
Class Project

Other Pertinent Course Information


Some classes will be delivered in collaboration with:
Dr. Gloria Falcone
Tel. (979) 847-8912
Office: Room 401 Richardson Building
Email: [email protected]
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides
comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation
requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for
reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an
accommodation, please contact Disability Services, in Cain Hall, Room B118, or call 845-1637. For
additional information visit http://disability.tamu.edu
Academic Integrity
For additional information please visit: http://www.tamu.edu/aggiehonor
An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal, or tolerate those who do.

-2-

You might also like