Prerequisites

Lecture 260.060 Geophysical Well Logging

Synopsis

The course covers the classical geophysical well-logging methods to determine lithology, porosity and pore fluids, as well as advanced borehole geophysical techniques. Specific topics covered are: • The borehole environment and Logging while drilling • Standard well-logging methods to determine lithology, porosity and pore fluids • The photo electric effect and spectral gamma methods • Nuclear magnetic resonance • Imaging and geomechanics • Formation testing • Borehole acoustic methods • Borehole seismic methods and synthetic well-ties In class exercises evaluate well-log data using commercial well-log analysis software and focus on the analysis of borehole data.

Objective

To understand the principles of borehole geophysics and integrate multiple geophysical data sets in qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Grading

continuous assessment

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Prerequisites

List of compulsory prior lectures

Synopsis

This course will discuss state-of-the art concepts, tools, rig selection, material selection, techniques and best practices used in drilling and completing various types of geothermal wells. A comparison on how geothermal well planning, drilling and completion concepts differ from standard oil and gas well construction is presented. Geothermal well planning focusing on time/cost versus depth on the one hand side plus technical issues on the other hand side like advanced BHA design, casing design, purpose selected well completions, cementing, annular isolation and well integrity issues will also be discussed.

Objective

Students will receive a fundamental knowledge on planning and executing geothermal well constructions based on the type of geothermal system being developed. Awareness of costs involved and technical issues during the well construction process must be developed.

Grading

Continuous assessment

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Prerequisites

List of compulsory prior lectures

Synopsis

This course will discuss state-of-the art concepts, tools, rig selection, material selection, techniques and best practices used in drilling and completing various types of geothermal wells. A comparison on how geothermal well planning, drilling and completion concepts differ from standard oil and gas well construction is presented. Geothermal well planning focusing on time/cost versus depth on the one hand side plus technical issues on the other hand side like advanced BHA design, casing design, purpose selected well completions, cementing, annular isolation and well integrity issues will also be discussed.

Objective

Students will receive a fundamental knowledge on planning and executing geothermal well constructions based on the type of geothermal system being developed. Awareness of costs involved and technical issues during the well construction process must be developed.

Grading

Continuous assessment

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Prerequisites

BCs courses in PE

Synopsis

The sole purpose of this lecture is to introduce the state-of-the-art advancements in the industry so as to keep the students up to date with the current status of the technical projects as well as allowing them to pick out from potential areas of research and work on them further as their Master thesis. These topics not only include the recent technologies that are commercially available, but also the concept plans or patents that are being developed at the department. The participants will obtain a clear overview about the present state of the industry and inform themselves on the research capabilities of their department which should allow them to choose their future research or career path more clearly.

Objective

This course provides a unique opportunity for students to get informed about the latest technologies in the field of petroleum production and geothermal energy recovery; topics that may not have been covered in the previous lectures.

Grading

A final oral exam contributing to 100% of the grade.

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Prerequisites

no

Synopsis

(i) E&P-project valuation: Economic analyses with and without taxes, portfolio analyses; (ii) Risk and uncertainty: Probability distributions used in the petroleum business, decision trees; (iii) Strategic company planning und budgeting; (iv) Reserves and production forecasting: Prospect and play assessment, reserve booking policy, decline curve analysis; (v) Oil and Gas Field development

Objective

The aim of this course is, to give the student, based on the knowledge he gained in the lecture Petroleum Economics, a further insight in relevant aspects of petroleum business.

Grading

written and/or oral

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Synopsis

(i) E&P-project valuation: Economic analyses with and without taxes, portfolio analyses; (ii) Risk and uncertainty: Probability distributions used in the petroleum business, decision trees; (iii) Strategic company planning und budgeting; (iv) Reserves and production forecasting: Prospect and play assessment, reserve booking policy, decline curve analysis; (v) Oil and Gas Field development

Objective

The aim of this course is, to give the student, based on the knowledge he gained in the lecture Petroleum Economics, a further insight in relevant aspects of petroleum business.

Grading

written and/or oral

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Prerequisites

no

Synopsis

Selected chapters and actual topics from the petroleum business. Every student gets the chance to dive into selected topics of Petroleum Economics, in a way that under guidance of an advisor he is able to write a scientific article in SPE-paper style.

Objective

The aim of the course is to enable the student to write autonomously a scientific literature paper.

Grading

paper, written

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Prerequisites

no

Synopsis

Selected chapters and actual topics from the petroleum business. Every student gets the chance to dive into selected topics pf Petroleum Economics, in a way that under guidance of an advisor he is able to write a scientific article in SPE-paper style.

Objective

The aim of the course is to enable the student to write autonomously a scientific literature paper.

Grading

paper, written

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Prerequisites

Public Speech and Presentations - Basics & Advanced Level

Synopsis

- Advanced speech and presentation techniques - Short and spontaneous talks - Marketing and selling yourself, “the me brand” - Handling objections and opposition - Techniques for arguing and negotiating

Objective

- Effective presentations and arguments - Professional performance - More self-confidence when handling objections and opposition

Grading

Regular attendance, participation in individual, partner and group work, preparation and making presentations and role plays.

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Prerequisites

Public Speech and Presentations - Basics & Advanced Level

Synopsis

- Advanced speech and presentation techniques - Short and spontaneous talks - Marketing and selling yourself, “the me brand” - Handling objections and opposition - Techniques for arguing and negotiating

Objective

- Effective presentations and arguments - Professional performance - More self-confidence when handling objections and opposition

Grading

Regular attendance, participation in individual, partner and group work, preparation and making presentations and role plays.

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Prerequisites

List of compulsory prior lectures

Synopsis

The course consists of 3 parts: Geo-Mechanics, Advanced Drilling and Well Planning. The Geo-Mechanics part covers the following topics and necessary fundamentals of geo-mechanics for wellbore applications: the origin of stresses in the subsurface and how in situ stresses can be understood from wellbore data; mechanical properties such as rock strength, and the origins of pore pressure and how it is measured and estimated. The course then proceeds to show how these data are applied through the Mechanical Earth Model to critical problems in exploration and field development. This multi-disciplinary course provides a concise overview of basic rock mechanics and its application to wellbore stability and lost circulation. In the Advanced Drilling part specific problems associated with vertical and directional/horizontal drilling are discussed such as drill string fatigue design, advanced casing design (tri-axial, design for H2S applications), torque & drag (includes: drilling and pipe running operation), advanced hydraulics, surge & swab, hole cleaning & cutting transport and bottom hole assemblies design. Participants will receive instruction on planning and evaluating horizontal wells based on the objectives of the horizontal well. Additionally, they will become familiar with the tools and techniques used in directional drilling such as survey instruments, bottom hole assemblies, motors, steerable motors, and steerable rotary systems. Extended reach drilling, HPHT drilling and underbalanced drilling is also discussed in this part of the lecture. In the Well Planning part of the lecture students will learn to plan well using different modules of ‘Landmark’. Anti-collision planning, casing stress calculations, T&D soft-string modeling or applied hydraulics design are among the topics solved with ‘Landmark’ with the help of real well data.

Objective

Upon completion of the course, participants will get an insight understanding of technical well construction and planning for standard and special well design requirements (e.g. for extended reach drilling or underbalanced drilling). They will understand the importance of geo-mechanics and its meaning for well design and will be able to build geo-mechanical models using Excel sheet. Students will identify trajectory design issues and their influence on torque and drag and wellbore stability. They will design effective BHAs and match them to given objectives. Students will understand advanced casing design, fatigue failures of drill string components, understand surge / swab and optimize hole cleaning.

Grading

Continuous Assessment

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Prerequisites

Comprehensive knowledge about well drilling, logging, testing completions, servicing, reservoir management and production engineering. Completion, well servicing, production, reservoir and field personnel involved in gathering and interpreting data.

Synopsis

Collecting the data, information and events over the whole well, reservoir and field life cycle, their validation and analysis and transformation open various possibilities to learn and make collected data as valuable tools and new knowledge for fast and effective learning. It is a well-known that data, used for analysis of oil and gas well and reservoir performance (geological, drilling, well servicing, production, processing, economic, etc.) are not the data registered in short period of time, but they are every day, weekly or monthly data. When the data and information are registered, the response has to be prompt, because even the smallest delay in analyst’s reaction inevitably leads to loss of control over the wells’ and reservoirs’ performance. New registered data is always a new time signal that has to be directed in timely manner to corresponding location for the purpose of analysis. Well operation and production history data are recorded and stored on daily basis, and include “hidden” information on potential problem causes that have led to oil production decrease. Selection of well candidates for performing certain operation (workover and/or stimulation) requires knowing general well operating characteristics and a number of specific requirements in well performance, as well as different parameters which allow identification and development of different key performance indicators to quantify operation efficiency of well, reservoir and field and to estimate saving potential if proper corrective actions would be applied. The student will be learned how to prioritize the best candidates for solving the operational problems and increase petroleum production. The frequency of a problem class occurrence, as well as the fact that oil and gas production is basically a time sequence in which certain signals (e.g. oil/water/gas production) or phenomena (paraffin scaling in tubing, inorganic scaling at injection, pump damage, etc.) oscillate in time with typical frequency and phases. Establishing an internal functional and logic dependence between data, information and events is used for generating a well operation learning curve. The various data mining tools will be used to recognize the symptoms and to diagnose the problems in well operations and to allow students better understanding the value of data and information collected during monitoring and surveillance of well operations, both, in real and episodic time. Based on what is known about the field/reservoir, it would be discussed additional tools needed to check and exam well files and data with an aim to evaluate the most likely opportunities. Prior making the final decision whether the well is or not candidate for workover/stimulation, student will be acquired with knowledge how to effectively apply economic analysis to justify the proposed technical solutions.

Objective

The students will lean how to organize big data volume (data, information, events and knowledge) to perform well analysis and to apply problem analysis methodology. Systematic approach to manage big data will be applied with the focus on the value of the data, symptoms recognition methodology and problem diagnosis. The course will allow a deeper understanding concerning the value of various type of data collected during long well and reservoir life cycle. Furthermore, the student should learn how to use the tools to manipulate such data and to convert them to useful information and knowledge with aim to achieve efficient data monetization and produce smarter from maturated brown fields and new discovered green fields.

Grading

Exam is written and if it would be required final check can be done orally. The exam is combined from theoretical and practical questions following the course content The grading also considers the performance of the students in the course, discussions and activities during lectures.

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Prerequisites

Elementary math and physics.

Synopsis

Introduction to exploration geophysics including seismic methods (basic seismic properties; refraction seismic methods; reflection seismic methods), electrical and electromagnetic methods, and gravity and magnetic surveying.

Objective

Overview of the exploration geophysical methods and their physical principles.

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Prerequisites

Oil and Gas Production Principles

Synopsis

The integrated lecture will give an overview of the most popular artificial lifting systems. Sucker rod pumps, gas lift installations, electrical submersible pumps, progressive cavity pumps and hydraulic pumps are introduced and discussed in detail. The course discusses advantages, disadvantages and the usage criteria of different AL-systems. The working principle, design and system optimization and operation procedures are discussed and applied within exercises on hand-calculations and software. Industry standard software and the Pump Testing Facility (PTF) are used to aid the training. An insight into new technologies and developments will be the final chapter of this practical to inform the students about the state of the art and the potentials for future investigation.

Objective

This course prepares the participants to understand the design and working principles of artificial lift systems, their advantages, and limitations, and analyze various case studies.

Grading

Continious evaluation during the course

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Prerequisites

Oil and Gas Production Principles

Synopsis

The lecture will give an overview of the most popular artificial lifting systems. Sucker rod pumps, gas lift installations, electrical submersible pumps, progressive cavity pumps, and hydraulic pumps are introduced and discussed in detail. The course examines the advantages, disadvantages, and the usage criteria of different AL-systems. The working principle and design are discussed and applied within exercises and hand-calculation. Industry-standard software and the Pump Testing Facility (PTF) are used to aid the training. An insight into new technologies and developments will be the final chapter of this course to inform the students about state of the art and the potentials for future investigation.

Objective

This course prepares the participants to understand the design and working principles of artificial lift systems, their advantages and limitations, and analyze various case studies.

Grading

Continuous evaluation during the course.

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Synopsis

Concept, meaning and contents of the asset and mainteance management; business basics of asset and maintenance planning, -provision, -administration and taking out of service; tasks of the asset and maintenance calculation; maintenance of units; economics and goal system of the maintenance; maintenance strategies; structure organization and leadership instruments of the maintenance; Spare part management, failure costs accounting asset controlling; moduls of totally Productive Maintenance (TPM)

Objective

Knowledge about principles of leadership and the us of instruments of a modern asset management/maintenance

Grading

written and/or oral

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Synopsis

The objective of this course is to understand and practice the path from data generation at sensors, processing at the PLC and storage at data server, followed by cloud processing. Several sensor types are studied, PLC programming basics are introduced, and storage systems are presented. Based on a project, students generate, process, store, and interpret data on models of industrial facilities.

Objective

The aim of this course is the full understanding of the digitalization of industrial processes.

Grading

Continuous evaluation during the course

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Prerequisites

The BSc thesis can only be commenced after successful completion of geology, sedimentology, mineralogy and petrology for petroleum engineers, structural geology and petrophysics courses

Synopsis

Aims: Participants will apply the reservoir characterization, modeling, simulation, and field development workflow to the analog hydrocarbon reservoir that they mapped in the field study. This seminar will give the PE students the support they need for the successful preparation of a simulation study, poster presentation and Bachelor thesis. Objectives: The mapped cross-section will be converted into a two-dimensional CAD-based reservoir simulation model with a hypothetical hydrocarbon accumulation. After gridding, this model will be parameterized using property correlations from the literature. Fluid properties, as well as initial and essential conditions will be assigned. Simplified model versions will be used to explore the implications of geometrical and material property uncertainty and to identify the optimal well placement / production strategy. Subsequently, a more realistic simulation grid / model will be prepared to forecast recovery. With this model the pore volume, STOIIP, recovery factor and recovery time will be evaluated taking into account realistic representations of the well completions.

Objective

planning. The simulations will also create an awareness of the effects of geological heterogeneity on patterns of flow and the uncertainty ensuing from an incomplete knowledge of the reservoir. In addition, the preparation of the BSc thesis will foster technical report writing skills.

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Prerequisites

The BSc thesis can only be commenced after successful completion of geology, sedimentology, mineralogy and petrology for petroleum engineers, structural geology, and petrophysics courses

Synopsis

Aims: Participants will apply the reservoir characterization, modeling, simulation, and field development workflow to the analog hydrocarbon reservoir that they mapped in the field study. This proseminar will give the PE students the support they need for the successful preparation of a simulation study, poster presentation and Bachelor thesis. Objectives: The mapped cross-section will be converted into a two-dimensional CAD-based reservoir simulation model with a hypothetical hydrocarbon accumulation. After gridding, this model will be parameterized using property correlations from the literature. Fluid properties, as well as initial and essential conditions will be assigned. Simplified model versions will be used to explore the implications of geometrical and material property uncertainty and to identify the optimal well placement / production strategy. Subsequently, a more realistic simulation grid / model will be prepared to forecast recovery. With this model the pore volume, STOIIP, recovery factor and recovery time will be evaluated taking into account realistic representations of the well completions.

Objective

Successful participants will gain familiarity with all steps involved in the reservoir engineering workflow: model preparation, gridding and parameterization, boundary condition assignment, sensitivity analysis, and recovery optimization and development planning. The simulations will also create an awareness of the effects of geological heterogeneity on patterns of flow and the uncertainty ensuing from an incomplete knowledge of the reservoir. In addition, the preparation of the BSc thesis will foster technical report writing skills.

Grading

Continuous assessment

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Prerequisites

The BSc thesis can only be commenced after successful completion of geology, sedimentology, mineralogy and petrology for petroleum engineers, structural geology, and petrophysics courses

Synopsis

Aims: Participants will apply the reservoir characterization, modeling, simulation, and field development workflow to the analog hydrocarbon reservoir that they mapped in the field study. This proseminar will give the PE students the support they need for the successful preparation of a simulation study, poster presentation and Bachelor thesis. Objectives: The mapped cross-section will be converted into a two-dimensional CAD-based reservoir simulation model with a hypothetical hydrocarbon accumulation. After gridding, this model will be parameterized using property correlations from the literature. Fluid properties, as well as initial and essential conditions will be assigned. Simplified model versions will be used to explore the implications of geometrical and material property uncertainty and to identify the optimal well placement / production strategy. Subsequently, a more realistic simulation grid / model will be prepared to forecast recovery. With this model the pore volume, STOIIP, recovery factor and recovery time will be evaluated taking into account realistic representations of the well completions.

Objective

Successful participants will gain familiarity with all steps involved in the reservoir engineering workflow: model preparation, gridding and parameterization, boundary condition assignment, sensitivity analysis, and recovery optimization and development planning. The simulations will also create an awareness of the effects of geological heterogeneity on patterns of flow and the uncertainty ensuing from an incomplete knowledge of the reservoir. In addition, the preparation of the BSc thesis will foster technical report writing skills.

Grading

Continuous assessment

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Synopsis

Analysis of a problem detail in the field of classical engineering science and preparation of a technical report as bachelor thesis.

Objective

Upon completion of the course the student ist capable of - solving an engineering problem - preparing a technical report complying with the guidelines of a scientific treatise.

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Synopsis

Analysis of a problem detail in the field of classical engineering science and preparation of a technical report as bachelor thesis.

Objective

Upon completion of the course the student ist capable of - solving an engineering problem - preparing a technical report complying with the guidelines of a scientific treatise.

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Synopsis

Advanced accounting, basic knowledge of international accounting standards IFRS, balance analysis, Controlling, Benchmarking; financing methods (capitalmarket, etc.), valuation procedures (projects, business), Mergers and Acquisitions

Objective

Based on their undergraduate accounting, valuation and financing knowledge the students should get conductive skills relevant for practices in management functions. The lecture focuses on the internationalisation of the content of teaching.

Grading

written and/or oral

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Prerequisites

None

Synopsis

- Gesetzliche Bestimmungen (Bezug, Transport, Lagerung, Verwendung von Sprengstoffen und Zündmittel, Arbeitnehmerinnenschutzgesetz) - Verwendung der in Österreich eingesetzten, modernen Sprengstoffe und Zündmittel - Lademengenberechnungen für Holz-, Metall-, Gesteins- und Mauerwerkssprengungen - Ladungsanbringungen für Gewinnungs- und Demolierungssprengungen - Vermeidung von Sprengschäden

Objective

- Gesetzliche Bestimmungen (Bezug, Transport, Lagerung, Verwendung von Sprengstoffen und Zündmittel, Arbeitnehmerinnenschutzgesetz) - Verwendung der in Österreich eingesetzten, modernen Sprengstoffe und Zündmittel - Lademengenberechnungen für Holz-, Metall-, Gesteins- und Mauerwerkssprengungen - Ladungsanbringungen für Gewinnungs- und Demolierungssprengungen - Vermeidung von Sprengschäden

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Prerequisites

None

Synopsis

- Gesetzliche Bestimmungen (Bezug, Transport, Lagerung, Verwendung von Sprengstoffen und Zündmittel, Arbeitnehmerinnenschutzgesetz) - Verwendung der in Österreich eingesetzten, modernen Sprengstoffe und Zündmittel - Lademengenberechnungen für Holz-, Metall-, Gesteins- und Mauerwerkssprengungen - Ladungsanbringungen für Gewinnungs- und Demolierungssprengungen - Vermeidung von Sprengschäden

Objective

- Gesetzliche Bestimmungen (Bezug, Transport, Lagerung, Verwendung von Sprengstoffen und Zündmittel, Arbeitnehmerinnenschutzgesetz) - Verwendung der in Österreich eingesetzten, modernen Sprengstoffe und Zündmittel - Lademengenberechnungen für Holz-, Metall-, Gesteins- und Mauerwerkssprengungen - Ladungsanbringungen für Gewinnungs- und Demolierungssprengungen - Vermeidung von Sprengschäden

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Synopsis

Introduction into the complex theory and usage of the complex theory for solving AC nets. Forming differential equations of nets including one energy storage element. Calculation of signal characteristics used in electrical measurement. Calculation of electrical machines. Furthermore the qualitative and quantitative interpretation of the calculation results will be discussed in form of phasor diagrams and circle diagrams. The examples will be selected following the lecture.

Objective

Knowledge of the rational calculation techniques and methodology for efficient solving of problems in electrical engineering

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Synopsis

In this lecture the basics of change management are discussed. Change management is the process of developing a planned approach to change in an organization. Typically the objective of change management is to optimize the collective benefits for all stakeholders involved in the change and to minimize the risk of failure of implementing the change. Based on these objectives the following topics are discussed in this lecture: the psychology of change; schools and concepts of change management; management´s role in change; change management process; tools of change management; role of HR-Management; Communication.

Objective

understanding of: the psychology of change; schools and concepts of change management; management´s role in change; change management process; tools of change management; change management in industrial plants.

Grading

written and/or oral

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Synopsis

Basics and importance of chemistry; - classification of substances - States of matter - Atoms and atomic structure - Periodic table of elements - Overview of chemical reactions (acid-base reactions, redox reactions, dissolution-precipitation reactions) - SI units - Content/Concentration

Objective

By refreshing and deepening their knowledge, students gain better starting conditions for the chemistry courses. Students can understand basic correlations of chemistry.

Grading

Performance review via e-learning; Possibility of a written performance review as preparation for written examinations at the Montanuniversität.

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Prerequisites

secondary school knowledge

Synopsis

- Atomic structure - Periodic table of the elements, atomic weights, isotopes - Chemical bonds (ionic bonding, metal bonding, covalent bonding) - geometry and structure of molecules, molecular orbitals - stoichiometry of chemical reactions - Chemical balance - States of matter (states of matter, phase diagrams, solids, crystals, liquids and solutions, gases and gas equation, vapor pressure) - Compute with significant digits

Objective

Students are able to combine basic knowledge of the structure of substances and the laws of chemical reactions and to apply them to practical examples. Students can determine amounts and concentrations of chemical substances using stoichiometric calculations.

Grading

Written exam; Clef: 0-54% (5), 55-69% (4), 70-79% (3), 80-89% (2), 90-100% (1) (In case of a written result up to 69%, an additional oral performance review may be required) The 4th start of the exam is commissioned (written). The 5th start of the exam will be carried out by the commission (written and oral)

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Prerequisites

Knowledge of the course Chemie IA (120.006)

Synopsis

- Redox reactions - Bronsted acids: pH value, acid-base equilibria, buffer, titration curves - Lewis acids and bases - thermochemistry - Kinetics (rate of reactions, catalysts) - Properties of solutions (vapor pressure of solutions, Raoult's law, colligative properties, solubility product)

Objective

Students are able to combine basic knowledge of the laws of chemical reactions and to apply them to chemical technical reactions. The students can determine the reaction rates and amounts of energy converted during chemical reactions.

Grading

Written exam; Clef: 0-54% (5), 55-69% (4), 70-79% (3), 80-89% (2), 90-100% (1) (In case of a written result up to 69%, an additional oral performance review may be required) The 4th start of the exam is commissioned (written). The 5th start of the exam will be carried out by the commission (written and oral)

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Prerequisites

Knowledge of Chemistry IA and IB

Synopsis

Electrochemistry (Electrodes, Galvanic cells, Electrolysis, Corrosion) - chemistry of elements (s, p, d, f - groups) - Inorganic technology (important technological processes, metallurgy, glass, ceramics, building materials, nanomaterials) - Environmental Chemistry - nuclear chemistry and radioactivity - organic chemistry (alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, arenes) - Funtkionelle groups (alcohols, ketones, ethers, amines, carboxylic acids) - Synthesis reactions in organic chemistry - carbohydrates, proteins, lipids - Organic technology (polymerisation and plastics, important organic synthesis materials)

Objective

Students have basic knowledge of electrochemistry and can apply it to practical technological issues. Students have knowledge of material properties and are able to translate these into technological problems. Students have knowledge of important technological processes in inorganic and organic technology. Students have basic knowledge of organic substances, can implement the nomenclature and designate the most important synthesis reactions.

Grading

Written exam; Clef: 0-54% (5), 55-69% (4), 70-79% (3), 80-89% (2), 90-100% (1) (In case of a written result up to 69%, an additional oral performance review may be required) The 4th start of the exam is commissioned (written). The 5th start of the exam will be carried out by the commission (written and oral)

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Prerequisites

It is preferred that students have some basic knowledge about Petroleum Engineering, have already passed Drilling Engineering and Well Design and have some knowledge about Production Engineering.

Synopsis

Course content: Factors influencing well completion design, procedures for defining the necessary hole size concerning the basic operating conditions as well as future requirements, downhole and surface equipment for proper completion solutions, analysis of tubing/packer movements and stresses, selection of the best completion model in accordance to current and expected future conditions, cement bond log evaluation including interpretation and analysis of its importance for proper completion decisions, perforation design, brief considerations of artificial lift methods, selection and execution methods for achieving targeted design and production rate.

Objective

Students can use the gained skills to design the completion of a wellbore, tailored to the needs of the operator. With help of the presented best practice examples, they are able to make all necessary decisions in this design process

Grading

Written exam

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Prerequisites

It is preferred that students have some basic knowledge about petroleum engineering and have already passed Drilling Engineering and Well Design.

Synopsis

Several well projects are defined providing input drilling and reservoir engineering information, well schematics, drilling brief summary, reservoir/production objectives, completion constraints, etc. The students are supposed to form a few groups. Each individual project is allocated to one group. Each group is supposed to go through the tasks wanted which generally include interpreting the data given initially, designing and sketching the most optimum completion types, models and equipment required considering objectives discussed, making calculations and deciding on the type and parameters of the tubing and packers to be selected, designing completion wellhead parameters, making cement bond logs interpretation, perforation calculations and design, considering artificial lift methods, etc.

Objective

Through the contact with real practical project case studies students are able to cope with real field data limitation constraints and requirements in order to design the optimum completion models and put the calculation and design criteria into practice to reach the optimized completion for prolonged production phases. They are in the position to evaluate the cement bond quality behind production casing to decide on the possible necessity of cement squeezing, to determine the required composition and metallurgy of the production casing and tubing, design and select the proper completion and tubing strings and to select the optimum perforation design and gun.

Grading

Continuous assessment

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Prerequisites

BSc or engineering degree in technology related areas; The course builds upon knowledge of Laplace eq., and heat modeling (550.982 Thermodynamik und Wärmeübertragung), Navier-Stokes eqs., and flow modeling (550.007 Geo Engineering Fluid Dynamics), and the infinitesimal deformation theory (400.008 Mechanik IB). Understanding of the numerical methods (170.004 Numerische Methoden I) and being able to read programs (150.100 Computeranwendung and Programmierung) is of advantage.

Synopsis

Successful participants will gain an insight into a general simulation workflow, will create a connection between physics models and their numerical implementation and will be able to solve a simulation problem of continuum mechanics independently, be it fluid dynamics, or solid mechanics

Objective

Successful participants will gain an insight into a general simulation workflow, will create a connection between physics models and their numerical implementation and will be able to independently solve a simulation problem of continuum mechanics, be it fluid dynamics and/or solid mechanics, using an OpenFOAM solver.

Grading

continuous assessment Meshing task (10 points), Project (50 points), Test (40 points) All-in-one exam possible during semester break (min. 45 points, test and project done) Grading: ≥90 points: excellent (1) 80 to <90 points: good (2) 65 to <80 points: satisfactory (3) 50 to <65 points: sufficient (4) <50 points: failed (5)

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Synopsis

Numerical problems regarding the contents of the lecture Physics I.

Objective

Application of the laws of physics to the solution of numerical problems.

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Synopsis

Numerical problems regarding the contents of the lecture Physics II.

Objective

Application of the laws of physics to the solution of numerical problems.

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Prerequisites

none

Synopsis

This course starts with an introduction into a selected Finite Elements software package. Simple general examples are solved together in class and the related theory (method of weighted residuals, galerkin procedure, error estimation, convergence criteria, ..) is discussed. The interaction of the FE software package and python is discussed in moderate complex petroleum industry related examples.

Objective

The goal is to familiarize the students with a selected FE package and calculate the solution of simple engineering problems.

Grading

oral examination 80%, practical examples 20%

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Prerequisites

BSC courses in PE

Synopsis

The lectures will cover various types of situations where a crisis have occurred and describe the importance of setting up a crisis management system. The steps and procedures that have to be followed will be taught and different approaches to remediation will be discussed in the class. These are crucial details that nurtures the participants’ sense of responsibility while improving their competence in leadership. In addition, the students will also get trained in a TV studio in a simulation that strengthens their character and self-confidence, as well as their conversational and promoting skills. All this will allow them to take charge in case of a disaster or even act as company’s spokesperson. Successful participants will be able to identify the crisis potential. They will be capable of setting up a crisis organization within a short period of time. The ability of internal and external communication will be demonstrated and strengths and weaknesses will be identified.

Objective

This lecture intends to prepare the students for situations where unexpected events occur and need to be dealt with in a short amount of time. It trains the students, as future engineers and managers, to handle tough situations, make decisions and claim responsibilities.

Grading

In-class practice rounds are discussed and evaluated by the lecturers as well as the fellow students. Also a written exam will be given to evaluate the theoretical knowledge of the students.

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Synopsis

Introduction to Decision and Risk Analysis -Decision Elements, Decisions & Outcomes, Hard decisions Multi-objective decision-making methodology -Structuring/Framing the decision situation -Evaluating/Modelling the decision -Deciding, sensitivity analysis and assessing trade-offs Assessing and Modeling Risk & Uncertainty -Review & development of relevant probability, statistics and economics concepts -Monte Carlo simulation Influence Diagrams and Decision-tree analysis Creating Value in Uncertain Decision Situations -Value of Information -Value of Flexibility (Handling attitude to risk) Psychological and judgmental aspects of decision-making & uncertainty assessment

Objective

The aim of this course is to deepen the knowledge and to give further insights in Decision Making and Risk Analysis in the oil business.

Grading

Paper, written and/or oral

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Synopsis

Discussion of chemical questions and explanation of chemical calculations with regard to the actual content of Chemistry II lecture (120.004)

Objective

Supplementary session to Chemistry II lecture (120.004)

Grading

more than 65 % participation of all classes and written major course assessment with moodle

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Prerequisites

List of compulsory prior lectures

Synopsis

Basic wellbore and drilling definitions, well construction and planning; formation pressures (including static and dynamic pressure) and mud weight window; basic well control operation; 2-D trajectory design; the casing program (specifications, casing-setting depths, loads and selection); design of a simple drill string and BHA for vertical well trajectories; drill bit types, design and selection; simple drilling fluid types and properties, and solids control; basic cementing, operation and testing; basic wellbore hydraulics; rig systems and selection.

Objective

Students can design basic technical well plan for simple vertical wellbores and simple 2D trajectories, considering the geological profiles when drilling a well from a surface location to a given target. Furthermore they will be able to use basic API tables, methods and calculations to prepare a simple technical well plan report. target.Students will be able to use basic API tables, methods and calculations to prepare a simple technical well plan report. They should gain a basic understanding of quantitative measures on the rig site as well as an integrative view of all aspects necessary for basic technical well planning, from simple geological prerequisites to rig selection (based on this lecture Well Construction Equipment)

Grading

Written Examination ( Closed - book and Open - book formats)

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Prerequisites

The successful completion of the lecture and practical Drilling Engineering and Well Design is highly recommended. List of compulsory prior lectures

Synopsis

Subdivision of the drilling process into discrete operations; analysis and optimization of costs for each operation; analysis of bit and drilling performance; development of time versus depth and time versus cost charts; analysis of learning.

Objective

Upon completion of this course the students will be able to: • Differentiate between lost time, productive time, flat time and invisible lost time. • Gain basic knowledge about the common methods used for drilling time projection. • Describe the different type of drilling contracts and tendering process. • Developing time versus depth curve by using multiple methods. • Estimate the drilling cost and prepare AFE. • Classify drilling activities and select the best KPIs to measure the performance for each activity. • Apply project management concept on well planning. • Read and use the daily generated drilling reports

Grading

Project and final exam.

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Prerequisites

List of compulsory prior lectures

Synopsis

Example calculations on units conversion; formation pressures (including static and dynamic pressure) and mud weight window design; basic well control operation; 2-D trajectory design; the casing program (casing-setting depths, loads and selection); design of a simple drill string and BHA for vertical well trajectories; drill bit dull grading and cost per foot; drilling fluids mixing; cement slurry mixing and thickening time; flow regimes and rheological models, losses in pipes and annuli bit optimization.

Objective

Students can conduct the necessary calculations and operations which are necessary to design all aspects of a basic 2-D wellbore in Excel, both vertical and deviated. They are also able to apply their skills when it comes to taking and understanding quantitative measurements on the rig site.

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Written Tests and a Project

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Fundamentals: capacitor, resistor, inductance and mutual inductance, DC circuits, AC circuits using complex analysis, power, multiphase AC systems, rotary field, fundamental functions of semiconductors. Electrical measurement techniques: Analogue and digital measuring instruments, measuring amplifiers, measurement of electrical quantities, introduction to measurement of non-electric quantities. Electric machines: Transformer, rotating electrical machines, design, method of operation, steady-state operation, characteristic curves.

Objective

Introduction to basic principles and applications of electrical engineering, including electrical measuring techniques.

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Synopsis

- Global aspects of energy and the role of energy for sustainable economics - Overview on energy markets - The oil and elecricity markets as examples for not grid vs. grid based energy markets - The role of energy for industrial companies - Systems view on energy management - The energy pentagon concept - Major objectives and methods for energy policy, planning, organization, personnel management, information, control, coordination and development

Objective

- Understanding the relevant mechanisms of energy markets - Getting a feeling for the importance of energy for industrial processes - Understanding energy management from a systems point of view - Being able to adapt an energy management concept accordingly to the needs of a company

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written and/or oral

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Synopsis

This lecture discusses the prospect of transporting geothermal energy from the source all the way to the households. It also aims to define the challenges and considerations with regards to the planning and execution.

Objective

Geothermal energy, just like any other source of energy, needs to be transported from the production facilities to users, whether to public entities of private households. This course will look into the concept of energy transportation as a common practice and then focuses on the specifics of geothermal energy and identifies its special requirements. The main focus will be on designing networks, by discussing the various design types and comparing their performance. Various mathematical models exitst for that matter and they will be investigated individually in this lecture. The means to reach a successful and sustainable design and the methods for control and optimization will be another topic of this lecture. Lastly, different softwares that can be used for this purpose will be introduced and examples will be carried out in the class.

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Prerequisites

BSc in PE

Synopsis

Geothermal energy, just like any other source of energy, needs to be transported from the production facilities to users, whether to public entities or private households. This course will look into the concept of energy transportation as a common practice and then focuses on the specifics of geothermal energy and identifies its special requirements. The main focus will be on designing networks, by discussing the various design types and comparing their performance. Various mathematical models exist for that matter and they will be investigated individually in this lecture. The means to reach a successful and sustainable design and the methods for control and optimization will be another topic of this lecture. Lastly, different softwares that can be used for this purpose will be introduced and examples will be carried out in the class.

Objective

This lecture discusses the prospect of transporting geothermal energy from the source all the way to households. It also aims to define the challenges and considerations with regards to the planning and execution.

Grading

A final oral exam accounting for 100%.

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Prerequisites

Computer basics

Synopsis

Definition of the subject „Energy Law“ and defining it against cognate legal areas, like water legislation, mining law ; environmental legislation, tax law, industrial and commercial law Sources of law; Introduction to the Legal Information System (RIS) and the EUR-LEX; Short historical review; fundamentals constitutional law with due consideration to the rights and duties of the federal government and the provinces Classification of energy law: grid - bound energy and non grid-bound energy; Energy related provision of the Treaty of Lisbon Liberalisation of the internal electricity and gas market; organization of the internal energy market Organisation of the energy authorizes: national regulatory authority and Agency (ACER); other national energy authorities; In-house aspects of energy law: Electricity autoproduction and emissions trading scheme Green electricity act change of supplier; contracts with non national suppliers Energy contracts; General conditions and energy prices energy taxes on natural gas and electricity and energy taxes repayment

Objective

- Outline of Austrian Energy legislation; - Aim of the course is to enable the students to comprehend recurring legal problems and to resolve it; - To keep in evidence all the relevant legislative acts by using the Legal Information System (RIS)

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oral und/oder written

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Synopsis

Overview of energy management systems and the energy-efficient environment; structure of an energy management system according to ISO 50001; apply strategic and operational tools for energy accounting; use instruments to derivate energy targets; raise awareness and sensitisation of employees for the energy topic, evaluate energy aspects and apply energy register; use tools to assess the energy efficiency; layout an energy report; get information to implement and document an energy management standards; conduct a case study

Objective

• Gain knowledge to implement an energy management standard • Gain knowledge of relevant tools and instruments for energy management and energy cost accounting • Get ability to implement an energy management standard in companies

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written and/or oral

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Prerequisites

no

Synopsis

State variables, thermodynamical systems. 1st fundamental law, heat, enthalpy. Thermodynamic processes with ideal gases. Irreversible processes, 2nd funda-mental law, entropy, exergy. Thermodynamic cycles, gas turbine plants, combustion motors. Thermodynamic processes with pure substances, state equa-tions, water vapor, T,s- and h,s-diagram for water vapor, steam power plants. Introduction to the thermodynamics of mixtures. Introduction to heat transfer (Convection, heat ratiation and heat conduction). Instationare heat transfer. Introduction to heat exchange.

Objective

Basic knowledge of technical thermodynamics and heat transfer with emphasises on mechanical engineering, plant engineering and energy management.

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Prerequisites

CEFR Level: B1, A-levels

Synopsis

- The emphasis of this course is on extending and using what you know. - It is designed to improve your overall level of English and to increase your ability in English to a higher level to help you achieve your professional, academic or personal goal. - It focuses on presenting natural, real-world grammar and vocabulary in meaningful and enjoyable ways and improving all four language skills. - Fun with language - Revision of basic grammar - Vocabulary expansion - Discussing current affairs, small talk, socializing

Objective

We will be using a wide range of up-to-date materials and technology. Variety is part of any successful learning process and the large variety of tasks and approaches will keep your interest alive and motivate you to increase your active vocabulary, help you understand and use idiomatic language, teach you communication strategies and support you in developing independent learning styles. The course aims at - upgrading students' language and study skills, thereby providing support in an English-medium teaching environment - encouraging students to develop independent study habits ( with regard to grammar, usage and vocabulary) - identifying and addressing deficiencies in students' language competence.

Grading

Active in-class participation, attendance, homework, progress checks, final exam, in-class presentations

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Prerequisites

English B1

Synopsis

- Describe objects, properties, processes; - Basic language of math, chemistry, physics as well as engineering (to a very limited degree) in the fields studied at the MUL will be practised - Exercises involving the exchange of technical information, team work on design problems and other problem solving - In-class presentation on a technical subject

Objective

The students are able to use the basic vocabulary and grammar forms necessary for technicians so they can communicate with other engineers without difficulty.

Grading

Active in-class participation, attendance, homework, progress checks, final exam, in-class presentations

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Prerequisites

BSc courses in PE

Synopsis

Objective: To obtain basic knowledge of physical and chemical principles underpinning microscopic displacements and reservoir-scale sweep processes. This knowledge will be applied to learn how to enhance recovery from oil reservoirs that already underwent primary depletion and secondary recovery processes. Content: The course establishes the theoretical foundation in displacement physics, for the participant to understand and design IOR and EOR (improved and enhanced oil recovery) processes. We examine multiphase-flow phenomena ranging from the pore scale (micro-displacement efficiency) to the field scale (viscous fingering, emulsification, etc.). A variety of EOR techniques will be discussed, including designed-water flooding, surfactant methods, miscible-gas injection, thermal recovery methods, and techniques for mobility control. The impact of these methods on displacement and sweep efficiency, their sensitivity to reservoir properties and their limits of applicability and associated risks will be discussed.

Objective

Participants of this course will acquire a solid foundations in EOR methods and an understanding where and when to apply them given their cost and compatibility with reservoir characteristics (EOR screening).

Grading

Continuous evaluation and active participation will account for 50% and a final exam (written or oral) will accounting for 50% to the final grading.

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Prerequisites

The student should be familiar with concepts of fractured reservoir engineering and reservoir simulation.

Synopsis

Fundamentals of Natural Fractured Carbonate Reservoir EOR in Natural Fractured Carbonate Reservoir Gas Injection Methods Unconventional Water & Chemical Injection Methods Thermal Recovery Methods EOR Assessments & Lesson Learned

Objective

The first objective is to overview the production mechanisms in naturally fractured carbonate reservoirs. Then an update of all applied and recent research in EOR methods will be given in detail. The emphasis will be on Natural Fractured Carbonate and Heavy Oil Reservoirs. All applied conventional and conventional EOR methods wil be discussed in detail. Finally, the method of sreening and the lesson learned from applied porjects in NFCR will be considered.

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will follow

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Synopsis

Major Challenges for E&PCompanies in the coming Years Major non-technical Skillsrequired for Petroleum Engineers and Geoscientists Major Skills required for Oil & Gas Executives Essential Steps in Acquiring Oil and Gas Assets or Companies How to read and interpret Oil Company Reports How to develop a Strategy for an Oil Company Corporate Governance in the Oil Industry Code of Conduct in the Oil Industry Duties of Boards of Oil Companies How to found an Oil Company

Objective

The insemination of essential elements in the oand gas business from an general and leadership perspective

Grading

Paper, written and/or oral

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Synopsis

Holistically capture, analyze and evaluate the strategic and operational challenges in the field of Sustainability Management. Strategic and operational functions of Enviromental Controlling and Performance Assessment. Instruments: Sustainability strategies, SWOT-Analysis, Cause-and-Effect-relations, environmental performance measurement and control, environmental cost accounting, software solutions for life-cycle-assessment, sustainability balanced scorecard. These instruments are discussed in detail and the participant will be able to use these in practise.

Objective

The partipicipant will recognize sustainability not only as an inaccessible vision but as a guide for the conception of systems of environmental management. Composition of a coherent case study

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written and/or oral

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Synopsis

Introduction in the environmental law, competence concerning the legislation, principles, methods and theories of the environmental law, summary of the administrative procedure, instruments of the environmental law, waste law of economics and orders, system of the government waste laws, law of contaminated sites

Objective

Understanding principles of Environmental Law.

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Introduction into General Economic Sciences and Business Administration ; basics of production factors in the business performance process; cost accounting; investments and investment calculation; basics of financing.

Objective

The Target of the lecture is to convey the participant to the basics of cost calculation and investment, which are necessary as basic economic knowledge in tecnical professions.

Grading

2 tests

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Synopsis

legal forms, generally accepted acounting principles, balance sheet, profit and loss statement, prepaid expenses and deferred income, ap- and depreciation, goods and material employed, ratios, ROI-analysis, quick-test, cash flow statement

Objective

The objective of the exercise course is to convey the participant to the basics of accounting (especially accounting principles, balancing, profit and loss accounting as well as ratios of the balance analysis and cash flow statement) by calculating practical examples. The contents represent basic economic knowledge for technical professionals.

Grading

2 tests

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Synopsis

Exercises; the theoretical knowledge applied to selected examples.

Objective

acquire the ability to analyse problems in Fluid Mechanics and find an appropriate solution strategy

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Prerequisites

Fundamentals in Mathematics I and Physics I

Synopsis

Statics: recapitulation of the fundamentals of vector analysis, forces, couples of forces, system of forces, equlibrium, reaction forces and moments, free-body diagram, beams, frames, truss, sticking friction, sliding friction, section forces and section moments. Mass and mass distribution: statical moment, center of gravity, moments of inertia, products of inertia, second moment of area, moment of inertia tensor, principal moment of inertia Statics of deformable bodies: stresses, strains, principal stresses and strains, Mohr's circle, constitutive laws for elastic materials, equivalent stresses; slender beams, bending stresses, bending line, section modulus, torsion of beams with circular cross section, statically indetermined beams and structures.

Objective

acquire typical solution strategies for mechanical problems; improve the understanding of the accompanying lecture (course 400021 ).

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Synopsis

Part 1: Continuation of Mechanics I – Mechanics of Materials: Summary of terminology – stresses and strains, strain energy, energy principles, Castigliano’s method, shear stresses due to shear forces in beams, shear center, torsion of beams with arbitrary cross sections. Part 2: Fundamentals of Dynamics: Kinematics of a point, Kinematics of rigid bodies, Newton’s laws, Moments of inertia, Kinetic principles, Impulse and Momentum, Vibrations.

Objective

Consolidate knowledge in mechanics of materials. Obtain knowledge and skills for the analysis of dynamical systems.

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Prerequisites

List of compulsory prior lectures

Synopsis

As members of an artificial asset team, course participants will gain proficiency and experience in the reservoir engineering workflow with the goal of the preparation and presentation of a development plan for a real reservoir. Objectives: Multi-disciplinary teams consisting of a petroleum geologist, driller, reservoir and production engineers and an economist, will use provided field data to characterize a reservoir, build a simulation model, history match it, and carry out sensitivity analysis to identify a favorable production strategy expressed and formulated into a field development plan written up as a report submitted in the context of a final presentation to management.

Objective

The main objective is to inter-relate separate subjects taught in formal lectures: characterization, drilling, well and reservoir optimization, design of surface facilities, economic forecasting and application to regulatory authorities. The students learn to work in interdisciplinary teams and how to process information from the different fields efficiently.

Grading

Continuous assessment

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Prerequisites

Oil and Gas Production Principles Practical, Artificial Lift Systems Practical

Synopsis

This course is based on the knowledge, gained from the basic courses during the bachelor’s studies. Corrosion, erosion, and choke behavior are discussed as well as organic and inorganic scale phenomes along the production system. Removal and mitigation procedures are presented. Well Intervention and workover techniques, tools, and equipment are discussed in detail.

Objective

This complimentary course gives the students a detailed training on the flow assurance from the reservoir to the separator. Organic and inorganic scales and accumulations are discussed. Hand calculations in conjunction with the usage of state of the art software provide the students with fundamental knowledge on successfully designing and analyzing production systems. Well Intervention and workover techniques, tools, and equipment are discussed in detail.

Grading

Several assignments, a final written exam and a project done with the help of the educational will all contribute to the final grade.

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Prerequisites

Reservoir Engineering 1

Synopsis

Lecture Part: Aims: Develop solid foundations in the physics of single and two-phase flow in porous media, elementary rock properties and their statistics, pressure diffusion, and the calculation of transport and diffusive transfer in hydrocarbon reservoirs. Objectives: In two blocks on single- and multiphase flow, respectively, the course delivers the foundations necessary to understand pressure and chemical diffusion / osmosis in porous media, tracer transport and viscous, gravitational, and capillary displacement as simplified in terms of Darcy’s law and the relative permeability concept. After an introduction to the concepts of wettability, contact angle, and capillary pressure and their relationship to phase saturation and pore-size distribution, Darcy’s law is extended to multiphase flow. From the resulting phase mobilities, fractional flows are derived and employed in the Buckley-Leverett equation. Typical saturation profiles are analyzed and conclusions are drawn on field-scale hydrocarbon migration and trapping. Practical Part: Aims: To practice calculations and familiarize with the concepts of Flow in Porous Media Objectives: In two blocks on single- and multiphase flow, respectively, the course delivers the foundations necessary to understand pressure and chemical diffusion / osmosis in porous media, tracer transport and viscous, gravitational, and capillary displacement as simplified in terms of Darcy’s law and the relative permeability concept. After an introduction to the concepts of wettability, contact angle, and capillary pressure and their relationship to phase saturation and pore-size distribution, Darcy’s law is extended to multiphase flow. From the resulting phase mobilities, fractional flows are derived and employed in the Buckley-Leverett equation. Typical saturation profiles are analyzed and conclusions are drawn on field-scale hydrocarbon migration and trapping.

Objective

Lecture Part: Single-phase flow: Successful participants will understand and be able to work with the concepts of porosity, permeability, and saturation. From Darcy’s law they will calculate flow rates in porous media and know how driving pressure gradients can be derived from the continuity equation, solved using Darcy’s law. They will also understand the joining principles of pressure-, chemical-, and capillary diffusion and appreciate their importance for fluid transfer in reservoirs. Multi-phase flow: Course participants will understand the relationships between wettability, interfacial tension, capillary pressure and saturation and how these depend on flow velocity. They will know how the Buckley-Leverett equation is derived and will be able to apply the Leverett-J function to estimate capillary pressure. They will quantify force reservoir balances in terms of capillary and Bond numbers and relate them to irreducible saturation. They will also see the broader connections between wettability, relative permeability, residual saturation and flow.

Grading

Coursework (30%), an interim test (30%) and a final exam (40%).

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Synopsis

Physical properties of fluids, fluid statics, velocity and acceleration, material derivative, streamline, mass conservation, rotation and circulation, velocity potential, Bernoulli's equation, forces on a rigid body, linear momentum principle and the moment of momentum principle for a control volume, constitutive laws for real fluids, Navier-Stokes equations, laminar and turbulent flow, dimensionless numbers, energy balance for a viscous flow, fluid flow through, pipe systems, head-loss, Darcy-Weisbach formula, Moody diagram, open channel flow, boundary layer flow and separation.

Objective

develop the fundamental basis for engineers and acquire the essential methods of Fluid Mechanics

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Prerequisites

MSC in DD

Synopsis

The lecture builds on the background built in the previous semester about the importance of storing water, oil and gas for supply security. Tank storage facilities, dams, pore storage facilities, and cavern storage facilities are discussed in details. Tthe geological conditions for storage facilities, its construction, operation and maintenance are part of this course. HSE and economic aspects are included. Successful participants will have a detailed knowledge on these storage technologies.

Objective

The aim of this course is to discuss the state of the art of fluid storage technology – water, oil, and gas. All stages, starting at the construction, followed by operation, and abandonment are covered.

Grading

Continious evaluation during the course and final exam

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Prerequisites

BSc courses in PE

Synopsis

The first part of this lecture focuses on the history of the wellbore and the reservoir formation in its vicinity which presents the causes and various types of formation impairment. The next step is to deal with the concept of hydraulic fracturing, a form of stimulation, to alter the reservoir for a constructive purpose. To understand this phenomenon better, rock mechanics and fracture geometry, fracture conductivity, fracturing fluids, additives and proppants will be discussed individually to emphasize on their importance in a stimulation job. Moreover, theories of proppant transportation, as well as 2D and 3D models of fracture propagation, are presented. The lectures will also cover various types of acidizing technologies, as the second type of stimulation. It is of great importance to also talk about HSE issues as a key to successful performance of a stimulation job.

Objective

This course analyzes the various ways of purposely deteriorating the reservoir formation properties to remove obstacles and improve productivity. Such techniques surely play an important role in effective hydrocarbon recovery.

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Synopsis

The earth: structure and geophysics of the earth interior; the rock cycle; exogenic geological processes (weathering; soil formation, fundamentals of hydrogeology, plutonism, volcanism and metamorphism and plate tectonics); endogenic geological processes; introduction to global plate tectonics; continental and marine sedimentation processes; introduction to raw materials and hydrogeology; introduction to geological landscapes of central Europe and Austria.

Objective

Knowledge of the geological time table, the structure of the earth, its exogenic, endogenic dynamics, rock forming processes and the major geological units of Austria.

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Synopsis

Introduction into General Economic Sciences and Business Administration; basics of production factors in the business performance process; cost accounting; investments and investment calculation; basics of financing.

Objective

The target of the lecture is to convey the participant to the basics of cost accounting/calculation and investment, which are necessary as basic economic knowledge in tecnical professions.

Grading

written and oral

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Synopsis

Legal forms of the businesses; principles of accounting; (financial) accounting; financial statement analysis, basics of management accounting (management success calculation).

Objective

The target of the lecture is to convey the participant to the basics of financial reporting, which are necessary as basic economic knowledge in tecnical professions.

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Synopsis

Integration of various management systems (quality, environmental, safety as well as risk management systems) considering cultural, strategic, structural and informational aspects Development of basics and attempts of the integration of standard requirements Realization of a case study

Objective

The participants are enabled to put the acquired knowledge independently into practise. They know the most important aspects of integration and the generic management as well as the strategies of realization.

Grading

written and/or oral

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Prerequisites

Sound understanding of sedimentology, basic petroleum geology and applied geophysics (bachelor level)

Synopsis

The participants learn well correlation and sedimentological interpretation of geophysical well logs as well as software-based interpretation of horizons and faults in reflection seismic data (horizon and fault picking). Based on the seismic horizons, fault patterns, log information and petrophysical data, the building of static reservoir models will be explained.

Objective

Ability to establish simple static reservoir models

Grading

2 Interim Test Final Test or Course Work

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Prerequisites

no

Synopsis

The course is addressed to students of petroleum engineering. Subjects covered are the fundamental techniques of geophysical well logging/borehole geophysics and the interpretation of well-log data acquired in sandy-shale environments. Specific techniques covered are: • The borehole environment • Pressure, temperature, salinity and caliper measurements • Electrical resistivity methods • Nuclear methods: natural gamma, gamma-gamma and neutron-neutron. • Borehole sonic measurements • Borehole imaging techniques • The fundamentals of formation evaluation using well-logs In class exercises will evaluate well-log data and utilize computer software.

Objective

To understand the borehole environment, the physical principles of logging instruments, the characteristic responses of different borehole geophysics in different lithologies, as well as the presence of different pore fluids, and the fundamentals of well-log interpretation.

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Synopsis

This course is devoted to the theoretical and practical foundations of geothermy. Starting from fundamental physical principles production and transport of heat the heat regime and thermal budget of the Earth will be presented. After the global discussion the fundamental aspects of geothermal energy will be emphasized: radiogenic heat production in the crust and petrophysical parameters (thermal conductivity, capacity, porosity and permeability) Techniques to measure heat flow will be discussed. Petrophysical techniques to measure specific properties will be applied in the lab.

Objective

In-depth knowledge of thermal balance of the Earth and fundamentals for the utilisation of geothermal energy

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Prerequisites

BSc courses in PE, and in particular: Reservoir Engineering 1, Flow in Porous Media and Reservoir Fluids

Synopsis

The lecture builds on the reservoir engineering courses of the PE Bachelor, and develops on this basis advanced concepts for Petroleum and Geothermal Reservoir Engineering. The modules cover: - Classical reservoir engineering concepts for petroleum fields and geothermal energy developments - Fractured Reservoirs - Hydraulic well stimulation - Thermodynamics and Phase behaviour of reservoir fluids and geothermal working fluids - Heat storage properties and heat transport mechanisms in geological reservoirs - Engineering of Hydrothermal Systems and Enhanced Geothermal Systems - Reactive fluid transport and scaling issues. In the course, lectures will be combined with discussions, presentations and numerical simulations using MATLAB and Tough2/ ToughReact (Lawrence Berkeley Reservoir Simulation Code).

Objective

Participants of this course will acquire solid foundations Reservoir Engineering. They will become familiar with the specific reservoir engineering issues related to Petroleum Engineering and Geothermal Energy production operations. The course will enable to assess storage capacities, energy recovery and to assess the associated risks

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This course will cover the relevant aspects of green hydrogen production in relation to the petroleum industry

Synopsis

Decarbonising the planet is one of the major goals of countries around the world. Until 2050 a significant share of the energy should be provided by hydrogen. Currently, hydrogen is produced by using fossil fuels. The decarbonising of hydrogen production, by using renewable energy sources of waste energy of processes, can reduce the global CO2 emissions significantly. This lecture provides an overview of the properties of hydrogen and its potential for the future. Hydrogen production in general is compared to green hydrogen production. Processes and developments especially related to the petroleum industry are presented.

Objective

Successful participants will be able to understand and apply the fundamental concepts and apply the knowledge

Grading

Final exam counting for 100%

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Prerequisites

BSc courses in PE

Synopsis

The course provides a comprehensive overview of national, European and international regulations of HSE that must be fully understood and implemented for all oil and gas production operations. Moreover, technical standards for well drilling, with particular attention to dangerous zones and materials, will be covered in the context of occupational safety and health, safety to third parties and environmental protection. The importance of risk assessment is also discussed and measures with respect to protection, preparedness and responsiveness will be debated as well. Upon successful completion of this course, the students will have a clear understanding of HSE procedures and can implement them from the very beginning of any process and identify issues on existing systems and remediate them.

Objective

The target of this course is to introduce the technical rules and protocols regarding health, safety, and environment which are key requirements for any operation in the field.

Grading

A final oral exam accounting for 100%.

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Prerequisites

none

Synopsis

The lecture will give a comprehensive overview of the Austrian, European and international regulations and technical standards concerning health, safety and environmental issues in the E&P business.

Objective

Participants will gather knowledge applying legal regulations and technical standards and competent understanding of HSE-requirements in the E&P business. Successful participants will understand HSE related regulations and technical standards applicable in Austrian E&P industry.

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Prerequisites

Basic understanding of economic and managerial concepts and connections

Synopsis

The interactive course focuses on following themes: • Development and trends of today’s working environment; • Attractivity and branding of employers; • Satisfaction and engagement of employees; • Role and efficiency of the Human Resources Management; • Talent- and competency management; • Performance management; • Personnel and organizational development; • Total reward management; • Effective management and efficient leadership; • Diversity management; • Leadership practices and techniques.

Objective

Raising awareness, knowledge and understanding of strategic requirements and operational necessities with respect to the management of human resources in an increasingly global work environment, as well as its integrating role in the context of an holistic business environment.

Grading

written and/or oral

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Prerequisites

none

Synopsis

Introduction into processes leading to induced seismicity. Seismic events associated with mining, reservoirs, geothermal plants and gas/oil production are presented. The necessary background in rock mechanics and seismology forms an essential part of the lecture.

Objective

Induced seismicity - reason and effect.

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Synopsis

Basics of quality management (ISO 9001, TQM), basics of environmental and energy management (ISO 14001, EMAS III, EN 16001), introduction into risk management, normativ, strategic and operational controlling, organisation, organisational methods, change management

Objective

Basic knowledge regarding management systems and instruments for industrial management and business administration

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written and/or oral

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Basic overview of international Plantbuilding business and its management methods, management requirements,business politics in the industry plant building (strategy, research and development, personnel politics), processes in metallurgy plant building; marketing and sales, feasibility studies, planning, engineering, construction, procurement (Contracting), project management (project organization, project controlling, contract formulation, risk management), project financing;

Objective

Basic knowledge about the international plant-building business for the metallurgical industry and its procedures, strategies and functions.

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written and/or oral

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Synopsis

Basics of risk management; organisational and normative aspects of risk management; methods and instruments of risk management; strategic and operational risk management; interfaces to quality, safety, environmental and generic management; different risk management systems; examples of the application of risk management in industrial enterprises

Objective

The objective of the lecture is the knowledge transfer concerning concepts and methods in the operational and strategic risk management and the transfer of application-oriented competencies associated with the handling of methods in the industrial context.

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written and/or oral

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Internationalization and globalization of the economy, Goals and tasks of intercultural management. Tools of intercultural management: cultural categories (Hofstede, Hall, Trompenaars, Tauber) Perception training, including reflection on own culture Communication training (direct and indirect communication, deductive and inductive structures of information, high/ low context communication). Culturally diverse strategies of management, their impact on - logistics, - planning and making use of processes, - negotiations, meetings, - leadership styles - and team work, also in virtual long distance teams especially in the following cultures: Austria, Germany, Anglo Saxon countries, Romanic/ Latino ccultures, Asia - and , to a lesser extent - Eastern Europe and Near East.

Objective

- The student knows some of the most influential intercultural theories, such as Hofstede, Hall and Trompenaars. - (S)he knows a cultural variety of communication styles and is able to interpret correctly indirect messages - (S)he knows about a cultural variety of strategies in planning and working with plans plus their impact on logistics. (S)he has first ideas how to deal with the possible difficulties. -(S)he knows what to possibly expect in negotiations and meetings in other parts of the world - (S)he knows what to possibly expect of long distance cooperation in virtual international project teams - (S)he knows about culturally different styles of personnel management

Grading

written and/or oral

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Prerequisites

CEFR Level: B2

Synopsis

-Defining and highlighting the importance of intercultural awareness and social competence when working with people of different cultural backgrounds within a variety of business contexts -Core topics: dimensions of cultural diversity in international contexts -Case studies detailing authentic business experience from a variety of countries

Objective

Students will be able -to explore cultural self-awareness, other culture awareness, and the dynamics in intercultural interaction -to analyze how communication processes differ across cultures -to identify and explain challenges that arise from these differences in intercultural interactions -and learn ways to creatively address these challenges using the discussed dimensions.

Grading

continous assessment

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Prerequisites

no

Synopsis

In the Bachelor’s study aquired knowledge and abilities have to be applied and enhanced in preferably non-university-institutes or companies. Therefore students have to complete working practice in relation to the study program for a total of 30 ECTS-points (corresponds to 80 working days).

Objective

Proving of learned knowledge and ablilities.

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no

Synopsis

In the Bachelor’s study aquired knowledge and abilities have to be applied and enhanced in preferably non-university-institutes or companies. Therefore students have to complete working practice in relation to the study program for a total of 30 ECTS-points (corresponds to 80 working days).

Objective

Proving of learned knowledge and ablilities.

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no

Synopsis

n the Bachelor’s study aquired knowledge and abilities have to be applied and enhanced in preferably non-university-institutes or companies. Therefore students have to complete working practice in relation to the study program for a total of 30 ECTS-points (corresponds to 80 working days).

Objective

Proving of learned knowledge and ablilities.

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no

Synopsis

n the Bachelor’s study aquired knowledge and abilities have to be applied and enhanced in preferably non-university-institutes or companies. Therefore students have to complete working practice in relation to the study program for a total of 30 ECTS-points (corresponds to 80 working days).

Objective

Proving of learned knowledge and ablilities.

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Prerequisites

no

Synopsis

n the Bachelor’s study aquired knowledge and abilities have to be applied and enhanced in preferably non-university-institutes or companies. Therefore students have to complete working practice in relation to the study program for a total of 30 ECTS-points (corresponds to 80 working days).

Objective

Proving of learned knowledge and ablilities.

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Prerequisites

no

Synopsis

n the Bachelor’s study aquired knowledge and abilities have to be applied and enhanced in preferably non-university-institutes or companies. Therefore students have to complete working practice in relation to the study program for a total of 30 ECTS-points (corresponds to 80 working days).

Objective

Proving of learned knowledge and ablilities.

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Prerequisites

no

Synopsis

In the Bachelor’s study aquired knowledge and abilities have to be applied and enhanced in preferably non-university-institutes or companies. Therefore students have to complete working practice in relation to the study program for a total of 30 ECTS-points (corresponds to 80 working days).

Objective

Proving of learned knowledge and ablilities.

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Prerequisites

no

Synopsis

In the Bachelor’s study aquired knowledge and abilities have to be applied and enhanced in preferably non-university-institutes or companies. Therefore students have to complete working practice in relation to the study program for a total of 30 ECTS-points (corresponds to 80 working days).

Objective

Proving of learned knowledge and ablilities.

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Prerequisites

no

Synopsis

In the Bachelor’s study aquired knowledge and abilities have to be applied and enhanced in preferably non-university-institutes or companies. Therefore students have to complete working practice in relation to the study program for a total of 30 ECTS-points (corresponds to 80 working days).

Objective

Proving of learned knowledge and ablilities.

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Prerequisites

no

Synopsis

In the Bachelor’s study aquired knowledge and abilities have to be applied and enhanced in preferably non-university-institutes or companies. Therefore students have to complete working practice in relation to the study program for a total of 30 ECTS-points (corresponds to 80 working days).

Objective

Proving of learned knowledge and ablilities.

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Prerequisites

no

Synopsis

In the Bachelor’s study aquired knowledge and abilities have to be applied and enhanced in preferably non-university-institutes or companies. Therefore students have to complete working practice in relation to the study program for a total of 30 ECTS-points (corresponds to 80 working days).

Objective

will follow

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Prerequisites

no

Synopsis

In the Bachelor’s study aquired knowledge and abilities have to be applied and enhanced in preferably non-university-institutes or companies. Therefore students have to complete working practice in relation to the study program for a total of 30 ECTS-points (corresponds to 80 working days).

Objective

will follow

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Prerequisites

no

Synopsis

In the Bachelor’s study aquired knowledge and abilities have to be applied and enhanced in preferably non-university-institutes or companies. Therefore students have to complete working practice in relation to the study program for a total of 30 ECTS-points (corresponds to 80 working days).

Objective

will follow

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Prerequisites

no

Synopsis

In the Bachelor’s study aquired knowledge and abilities have to be applied and enhanced in preferably non-university-institutes or companies. Therefore students have to complete working practice in relation to the study program for a total of 30 ECTS-points (corresponds to 80 working days).

Objective

will follow

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Prerequisites

no

Synopsis

In the Bachelor’s study aquired knowledge and abilities have to be applied and enhanced in preferably non-university-institutes or companies. Therefore students have to complete working practice in relation to the study program for a total of 30 ECTS-points (corresponds to 80 working days).

Objective

Proving of learned knowledge and ablilities.

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Prerequisites

no

Synopsis

In the Bachelor’s study aquired knowledge and abilities have to be applied and enhanced in preferably non-university-institutes or companies. Therefore students have to complete working practice in relation to the study program for a total of 30 ECTS-points (corresponds to 80 working days).

Objective

Proving of learned knowledge and ablilities.

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DG I, Calculus I

Synopsis

Design of geometric objects in AutoCAD (2d, 3d). Embedding and linking of drawings into other CAD-systems.

Objective

Working with commands, production and design of technical objects. During the exercises the students learn to apply the methods presented in this course to design technical objects by AutoCAD.

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Synopsis

Composition of the earth, her minerals and rocks; principles of crystallogaphy and crystal chemistry; properties and industrial use of selected minerals; mineral composition, fabrics, occurrence and formation processes of major magmatic, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks

Objective

Students will be introduced to minerals and rocks, as well as basic concepts of mineralogy. They should learn about minerals which are important as rock-forming minerals and as raw materials. They should develop a first understanding of rock-forming geological processes on dynamic earth

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