MSc Subsurface Energy Engineering

Year of entry: 2024

Course unit details:
Subsurface Engineering Design

Course unit fact file
Unit code CHEN60490
Credit rating 15
Unit level FHEQ level 7 – master's degree or fourth year of an integrated master's degree
Teaching period(s) Full year
Available as a free choice unit? No

Overview

This unit covers geological model building, geostatistics analysis, and the application of fluid flow principles to optimise subsurface storage and extraction, while reducing uncertainty and risks. Students will gain proficiency in industrial-standard software tools for subsurface engineering and work on group projects to design, develop, and implement conventional simulations for carbon capture and storage, underground hydrogen/gas storage, and geothermal heat extraction. The students will develop geomodels incorporating inputs based on industrial case studies. Additionally, the unit features a field trip, offering students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in real-world settings.

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