Program Description

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.

Key Highlights

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Comprehensive Curriculum: Covering a wide range of topics, including upstream, downstream, management, hydrogen-biofuels.

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Industry-Relevant Knowledge: Understanding of the latest advancements, emerging technologies, and best practices in energy and petrochemical sectors.

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Practical Applications: Case studies and projects.

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Expert Faculty: Profound faculty members with extensive industry expertise.

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Interdisciplinary Approach: Combining engineering principles, financial analysis, environmental considerations, and technological advancements.

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Collaboration and Networking: Fostering a supportive learning environment and providing opportunities for mentorship and career development.

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Career Prospects: Career opportunities in energy companies, petrochemical industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and research institutions.

Learning Format

Online

Duration

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.

Certified by

IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation
Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) of IIT Madras and
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Program Fee

Rs. 15,000 + 18% GST for current students
Rs. 30,000 + 18% GST for contract employees
Rs. 40,000 + 18% GST for working professionals

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Program Description

Education Qualification

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.

Suggested Prerequisites

Fundamental knowledge of science, engineering, energy sector

Lead Faculty

Dr. Rajesh R Nair, Professor, Petroleum Engineering Programme, Department of Ocean Engineering, IIT Madras 
Dr. Venkatesh A,  IIT Madras  Alumni, Geomechanics Researcher, CTO Zemblance

Learning Schedule

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.



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