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ESC-40073 - Module Specification
School of Geography, Geology and the Environment
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2021/22 Last Updated: 16 February 2022

ESC-40073 - Reservoir Geology and Geophysics (Masters)
Coordinator: Stuart M Clarke Room: WSF16 Tel: +44 1782 7 33171
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 7
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733615

Programme/Approved Electives for 2021/22

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

ESC-30082 (Reservoir Geology and Geophysics)

Description for 2021/22

The exploration for, and exploitation of geological reservoirs is fundamental for the sustainable energy areas of geothermal, carbon dioxide sequestration and hydrogen storage, as well as for hydrocarbon energy that will still be developed for decades to come. This module will equip you with the understanding of the techniques used in reservoir evaluation and the skills to follow employment opportunities in these developing areas crucial for a sustainable future.

Aims
This module aims to substantially enhance knowledge and systematic understanding of exploration geophysics, particularly those techniques employed in the exploration for hydrocarbons, offshore windfarm site surveys and in carbon capture and storage projects, and to equip the student with the vocabulary and technical expertise to enter a career as geophysicist in these industries.

Intended Learning Outcomes

describe in detail, utilise and critically assess the geological and geophysical techniques in the exploration for, and exploitation of, geological reservoirs: 1,2
work as a team to develop a reservoir evaluation: 1
present technical findings from a range of sources including those at the forefront of the discipline, and their own recommendations and risk evaluations in a professional manner: 1,2
describe in detail and critically assess the importance of Reservoir Geology in the future sustainable energy needs of society: 2

Study hours

20 1-hour lectures
10 3-hour practical classes
70 hours assignment work
30 hours private study

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Group Presentation weighted 25%
Group technical poster presentation
Industry style technical presentation. ~10 minutes / student Presentation as a group (approximately 4) but each student takes on a specific role and makes a specific contribution so will attain individual mark.

2: Portfolio weighted 75%
Technical portfolio of reservoir assessment
Portfolio of written technical work (~4200 words equivalent) on a reservoir evaluation incorporating sources at the forefront of the discipline. Students will be given a variety of information (e.g., borehole logs, seismic data) and through a series of practical classes evaluate and interpret the information to produce a geological reservoir model and risk evaluation. They will then write a technical report detailing the work done, their recommendations for the exploitation of the reservoir and how it relates to the research literature.

Please note that for the 2021/22 Academic Year all programmes will be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there will be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 16 February 2022