Wettability processes (PET904)
Wetting is the ability of a fluid to maintain contact with a solid surface. Wettability are controlled by chemical and physical phase properties. The wettability effects most natural science systems, dictating biological processes in nature, behavior of complex multiphase systems, and are an important part of material science and manufacturing.
Wettability dictates fluid flow in porous media, and the effect of wettability on oil production are important when new field developments should be evaluated as commercial, and if enhanced oil recovery (EOR) processes could be introduced to extend the lifetime of hydrocarbon reservoirs.
Safe geological storage of CO2 or other industrial waste in sedimentary traps depends on the sealing formation integrity, often membrane and capillary seals controlled by wettability.
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
PET904
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Spring, Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring, Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Content
The course should give students deeper insights and knowledge related to some of these scientific themes:
- The effect of wettability on natural science processes.
- Chemical components and physical properties effecting wetting.
- Description of wetting
- Surface wettability and hysteresis
- Capillary forces in porous medium
- Wettability measurements
- Modelling of wettability processes
The course contain themes on an advanced level leading the candidate to the research front in his/her selected themes.
Learning outcome
The course should give students deeper insights and knowledge related to some of these scientific themes:
- The effect of wettability on natural science processes
- Chemical components and physical properties effecting wetting
- Description of wetting
- Surface wettability and hysteresis
- Capillary forces in porous medium
- Wettability measurements
- Modelling of wettability processes
The course contain themes on an advanced level leading the candidate to the research front in his/her selected themes.
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
Oral exam and report
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Oral exam | 1/2 | 45 Minutes | Passed / Not Passed | |
Report | 1/2 | Passed / Not Passed |
Both parts of the assessment must be passed in order to pass the course.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Skule StrandHead of Department:
Alejandro Escalona VarelaMethod of work
Guided self-tuition, colloquia, presentations.
The student should define a project topic of interest, in agreement with the supervisors, covering some of the scientific themes.
A written project report, with references to the literature, should be delivered for evaluation.