• PETE 4800: Shale Reservoir Development

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This course provides an overview of the geoscience and engineering aspects involved in the exploration and development of shale reservoirs. Topics covered include Organic Geochemistry, Geomechanics, Petrophysics, Geophysics, Reservoir and Completion Engineering, and Drilling. The primary phases involved in obtaining hydrocarbon production from shale reservoirs are detailed. Dual listed with PETE 5800. Prerequisite: C or better in both PETE 2050 and PETE 3200.
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• PETE 4810: Unconventional Gas Prod

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Study of resource base, drilling, completion and production technology, and reservoir characteristics for tight gas sands. Devonian shales, coalbed methane, geopressured aquifers, and hydrates. Case histories and economics are presented in each of these. Dual listed with PETE 5810. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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• PETE 4820: Blockchain in Energy

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This course provides an overview of the global energy transition. It introduces Blockchain technology and provides hands-on experience in developing Smart Contracts, digital tokes, and Decentralized Applications. The application of Blockchain in energy, sustainability, and the carbon economy will also be explored. Prerequisite: Junior status or higher.
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• PETE 4830: Thermal Recovery

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Objective of this course is to examine and explore in depth the theoretical and applied aspects of thermal recovery process of producing hydrocarbons including state-of-the-art review. Dual listed with PETE 5830. Prerequisite: Senior standing in petroleum or chemical engineering.
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• PETE 4850: Shale Reservior Development

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This course provides an overview of the geoscience and engineering aspects involved in the exploration and development of shale reservoirs. Topics covered include Organic Geochemistry, Geomechanics, Petrophysics, Geophysics, Reservoir and Completion Engineering, and Drilling. The primary phases involved in obtaining hydrocarbon production from shale reservoirs are detailed.Prerequisite: C or better in both PETE 2050 and PETE 3200
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• PETE 4860: Energy Environment & Materials

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Credits: 3-credit; Purpose: Disseminating integrated knowledge in producing energy and synthesizing chemicals and materials; Content: Covering the fundamental principles in these disciplinaries; Goals: 1) understanding the relationships among the three areas, 2) gaining the knowledge in the three areas, and 3) identifying contemporary issues in the three areas. Dual listed with PETE 5860/EPE 5860. Prerequisite: Junior standing and PETE 2050 or consent of instructor.
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• PETE 4970: Internship in PETE

  1.00 - 6.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Enables credit for students in appropriate engineering activities while serving as interns in an industrial, government, or other setting. Requires a written project proposal to be approved by instructor prior to course start. Prerequisites: must be involved in petroleum engineering co-op/internship experience; consent of instructor.
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• PETE 4990: Topics:

  1.00 - 6.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Features topics not included in regularly offered classes. Section I is individual study. Other sections are group study by seminar or in class format. Prerequisites: PETE 2050 or concurrent enrollment.
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• PETE 5010: Transport Phenom

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Examines the modeling of momentum, heat and mass transport. Cross listed with CHE 5010. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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• PETE 5015: Secondary Recovery

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Conventional secondary recover practices, including: flood patterns, gas injection, waterflooding, and water treatment for water flooding. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
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