Reservoir Engineering focuses on applying scientific principles to underground porous rock formations to safely maximize the recovery of oil, gas, and geothermal energy. The course covers fundamental rock properties—such as porosity, permeability, and fluid saturations—alongside pressure-volume-temperature (PVT) analysis to understand how hydrocarbons behave under extreme subsurface pressures. Students learn essential tools like material balance equations, fluid flow mechanics through porous media, and decline curve analysis to estimate reserves and forecast production rates over time. The curriculum also examines drive mechanisms (such as water drives or expansion drives) and secondary/enhanced oil recovery (EOR) methods like waterflooding and gas injection. Ultimately, the course provides the skills necessary to optimize field development plans, balance economic returns with environmental safety, and manage the long-term production lifecycle of underground energy resources.
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