Rock and Fluid Laboratory

Catalog description

This course offers a systematic study of reservoir rocks and fluids, focusing on their interrelation as applied to petroleum and subsurface energy engineering. Students will engage in both theoretical and laboratory investigations of the physical properties of reservoir rocks. Key topics include lithology, porosity, relative and effective permeability, fluid saturations, capillary characteristics, compressibility, and fluid-rock interaction. Through hands-on laboratory experiments and detailed theoretical analysis, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the properties and behaviors of reservoir rocks and fluids.