Course Information

Course Code:
Course Number:
Code Course Name Language Type
PET 113E Introduction to Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering I English Compulsory
Local Credits ECTS Theoretical Tutorial Laboratory
1 3 1 0 0
Course Prerequisites and Class Restriction
Prerequisites None
Class Restriction None
Course Description
Introduction to petroleum and natural gas engineering, history and industry. Energy, oil and natural gas in Turkey and in the world and energy statistics. Petroleum geology and exploration. Origin, composition and fluid properties of petroleum and natural gas. Types of oil and natural gas reservoirs. Well drilling. Surface production equipment. Enhanced recovery methods. Storage and transportation of oil and natural gas. Health, safety, and environmental issues.