Fundamentals of Petroleum Engineering

At the conclusion of this course you will be able to: · Describe the importance of hydrocarbons and their basic structure and bonding. · Discuss how hydrocarbons form thousands of meters below land and sea. · Express how sound waves are used to detect the presence of hydrocarbons in layers of earth. · Describe the different types of oil and gas wells. · Explain different techniques to evaluate formation parameters. · Classify oil and gas distribution among different categories. · Identify how to select and prepare a drill site to start the drilling operation for oil and gas exploration. · Explain the different rig components and their functionality. · Identify different offshore drilling units. · Describe the responsibilities of a rig crew. · Explain blowout and how blowout preventers (BOPs) work to save a rig from formation pressure.