PE6504 - FIELD DEVELOPMENT GEOLOGY (Syllabus) 2013-regulation Anna University

PE6504 - FIELD DEVELOPMENT GEOLOGY (Syllabus) 2013-regulation Anna University

PE6504	FIELD DEVELOPMENT GEOLOGY	LPTC

3003

OBJECTIVES:

To make the students understand the fundamental concepts, principles and theories of the field development geology.

UNIT I		9

Structural Elements: Dip and Strata – True dip, Apparent dip, Strike, Measurement of dip and strikes, important for Dip and Strike, - Out crops, Outcrops pattern, topography and Geological Structures, Brunton compass, Clino meter, Global Positioning systems.

UNIT II		9

Identifications of Rocks in the fields, Techniques adopted – Fold, Faults, Joints – definition, Types, Classifications do Geological Importance.

UNIT III		9

Introduction to Stratigraphy – Geological Time – Scale – Bio – Stratigraphy – Chrono Stratigraphy. Collection of samples, - Sedimentary basins, Lithological arrangements.

UNIT IV		9

Introduction to micro fossils – types of fossils – Importance of Micro fossils – Applications of Micro fossils in Hydrocarbon explorations.

UNIT V		9

Introduction to Remote Sensing – Aerial Photographs – types of Aerial Photographs – Photo Interpretation elements - Satellite Images – Interpretation using satellite imageries – Applications of Remote Sensing in Hydrocarbon Explorations.

TOTAL : 45 PERIODS

OUTCOMES: Students will be able to

• Produce a field development plan/ design for an energy system
• Understand the application of remote sensing and satellite imaging to petroleum engineering in terms of design and analysis.

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Krishnan, M.S., Geology of India and Burma Badgley, P.C., 1965,
2. Structure and tectonics, Harper and Row Billings, Structural Geology
3. Bhagawan Sahay - Petroleum Exploration and Exploitation Practices Miller,V.C., 1961, Photogeology., McGraw Hill.
4. Sabbins, F.F., 1985, Remote Sensing – Principles and Applications., Freeman.
5. Ray, R.G., 1969, Aerial Photographs in Geologic Interpretations., USGS Prof. Paper 373.