UNSW Handbook Course - Computing for Petroleum Engineers

Computing for Petroleum Engineers - PTRL1013


	Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
	School: School of Petroleum Engineering
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Undergraduate
	Units of Credit: 6
	Contact Hours per Week: 3
	Offered: Session Two
	Fee Band: 2

Description

Overview of computer applications in petroleum engineering. Scientific programming languages. Introduction to mathematical software and spreadsheets. Basic probability and statistical concepts for geological applications. Cross-plotting. Use of spreadsheets for well log analysis and petrophysical evaluation. Computer contouring. Interpolation of spatial data. Reserves estimation. Volumetrics. Monte Carlo simulation. Petroleum economics and cash flow analysis.

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