The objective of the course "Petroleum Geomechanics and Field Applications" is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, theories, and practical applications of geomechanics in the petroleum industry. Students will learn the mechanical behavior of rocks, stress and strain analysis, and their impact on reservoir engineering, wellbore stability, hydraulic fracturing, and production operations. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze and mitigate geomechanical risks and optimize field operations for safe and efficient petroleum extraction.
Online
3 Months 4 sessions/week 2 live sessions/month Each recorded session will be 25 minutes and uploaded to the server and participants can get access.
IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation
Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) of IIT Madras
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Zemblance
Graduation in Engineering - Petroleum/Chemical/Mechanical/Civil/Mining/
Electrical/Electronics and Masters in Geophysics/Geology/Applied
Geology from recognized university (UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU/State Government).
For International Participants - Students / Graduation or equivalent degree from any recognized University or Institution in their respective country.
Fundamental knowledge of science, engineering, energy sector
Dr. Rajesh R Nair, Professor, Petroleum Engineering Programme, Department of Ocean Engineering, IIT Madras
Dr. Venkatesh A, IIT Madras Alumni, Geomechanics Researcher, CTO Zemblance
Overview of geomechanics in the petroleum industry, Role of geomechanics in wellbore stability, reservoir characterization, and production operations
Mechanical properties of rocks: stress, strain, and deformation, Elasticity, plasticity, and failure criteria of rocks, Laboratory testing techniques for rock characterization
Concepts of stress and strain in rocks, Stress distribution and its effects on reservoir performance, Stress measurement techniques and interpretation
Geomechanical in reservoir characterization, Rock properties and their impact on reservoir behavior, Reservoir stress state analysis and its influence on production operations
Causes and mechanisms of wellbore instability, Wellbore failure analysis and mitigation strategies, wellbore stability prediction models
Principles and design of hydraulic fracturing operations, Optimization techniques for maximizing fracturing effectiveness
Geomechanical in production and reservoir management, Analysis of induced stress changes, Geomechanical aspects of enhanced oil recovery methods
Rock sample preparation and laboratory testing techniques, Interpretation of geomechanical data and parameters, Correlation between laboratory tests and field behavior
Analysis of real-world geomechanical challenges in petroleum operations, Application of learned concepts to case studies
Zoback, Mark D. (2010). Reservoir Geomechanics. Cambridge University Press.
Fjar, E., Holt, R. M., Raaen, A. M., Risnes, R., & Horsrud, P. (2008). Petroleum related rock mechanics (Vol. 53). Elsevier.