JM023 Geophysical Methods for Determining Underground Energy Storage Areas

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code JM023
Name Geophysical Methods for Determining Underground Energy Storage Areas
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HATİCE KARAKILÇIK


Course Goal

It shows that underground structures with different geological characteristics are determined by geophysical methods to store energy at underground.

Course Content

Underground energy storage, Energy sources that can be stored underground, Suitable geological environments can be stored underground; Structural properties of underground storage medium, Abandoned oil and gas wells, Aquifers, Salt domes, Determination of geological storage areas underground by geophysical methods, Application of seismic method, application of gravity method, application of magnetic methods, application and application of well logs.

Course Precondition

none

Resources

Book: An Introduction to Geophysical Exploration, 2002. ISBN 0-632-04929-4.

Notes

Current studies on the subject on the web.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explain underground energy storage
LO02 Defines the energy sources that can be stored underground
LO03 Explains suitable geological environments for underground storage
LO04 Explains the structural properties of underground storage environments
LO05 Describes the depleted oil and natural gas wells
LO06 Applies geophysical methods for the determination of aquifers, salt domes, geological storage areas underground
LO07 Explain the seismic method and its application.
LO08 Explain the gravity method and its application.
LO09 Explains the application of magnetic methods
LO10 Understands how important well logs are in determining the geological features of the underground.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields 4
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them 3
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems 2
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering 3
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level 1
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively 2
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Have the ability to be aware of life-long learning and follow the innovations in his/her field and to be able to use them efficiently 2
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Have the ability to use modern technologies and computer simulation to develop new projects and solve advanced engineering problems 2
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses the knowledge gained in the field of Geological Engineering, systematic thinking and problem solving skills in interdisciplinary studies. 1
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Understands the universal and social effects of geological engineering practices. 3
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal It carries the necessary sense of responsibility, professional and ethical responsibility to use natural resources in the most efficient way. 1


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Underground energy storage Investigation of related topics in books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
2 Energy sources that can be stored underground Investigation of related topics in books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
3 Suitable geological environments can be stored underground Investigation of related topics in books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Problem Çözme
4 Structural properties of underground storage medium Investigation of related topics in books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay
5 Depleted oil and gas wells Investigation of related topics in books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay
6 Aquifers, Salt domes, Determination of geological storage areas underground by geophysical methods Investigation of related topics in books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Applications of seismic method Investigation of related topics in books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay
8 Mid-Term Exam Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Application of gravity method Investigation of related topics in books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme
10 Application of magnetic methods Investigation of related topics in books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay
11 Well logs. Investigation of related topics in books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay
12 Applications in well logs Investigation of related topics in books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Benzetim, Örnek Olay, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
13 Evaluation of well logs Investigation of related topics in books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri, Gösterip Yaptırma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
14 Lateral logs Investigation of related topics in books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay
15 Limestone log Investigation of related topics in books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösterip Yaptırma, Örnek Olay, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
16 Term Exams General review of the course Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams General review of the course Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 157
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,28
ECTS 6 ECTS