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Applied Thermodynamics for Petroleum Fluids
Learn how petroleum was formed through thermodynamic processesPreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 5 lessons.
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Course Description
Thermodynamics is the branch of physics concerned with heat and temperature and their relation to energy and work. Chemical engineering relies on thermodynamics to guide the comprehension, analysis, and design of chemical processes. The use and application of thermodynamics is important to all facets of the petroleum industry.
The petroleum industry has defined seven different phases of hydrocarbons that exist in nature and may be extracted for use. Each has its own unique properties that make them useful for us today. In this course we will look at these hydrocarbons and hydrocarbon phases, discuss thermodynamics as it relates to fluid mechanics, and phase behavior.
What You'll Learn
- Discuss viscosity as it relates to fluid mechanics
- Identify the stages of phase behavior in petroleum fluids
- Explain phase behavior and the formation of petroleum
- Categorize the hydrocarbon phases found in nature
- Examine thermodynamics as it relates to fluid mechanics
- Describe catagenesis as a stage of phase behavior
Key Takeaways
- Thermodynamics is the branch of physics concerned with heat and temperature and their relation to energy and work.
- Chemical engineering relies on thermodynamics to guide the comprehension, analysis, and design of chemical processes.
- The use and application of thermodynamics is important to all facets of the petroleum industry.
- The petroleum industry has defined seven different phases of hydrocarbons that exist in nature and may be extracted for use.
- Each hydrocarbon phase has its own unique properties that make it useful today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this course cover?
The course looks at hydrocarbons and hydrocarbon phases, and discusses thermodynamics as it relates to fluid mechanics and phase behavior. Lessons include Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics, Phase Behavior in Petroleum Fluids, Phase Behavior Stage 2: Catagenesis, and Hydrocarbon Phases.
What will I learn about hydrocarbon phases?
You will learn to categorize hydrocarbon phases. The petroleum industry has defined seven different phases of hydrocarbons that exist in nature and may be extracted for use, each with its own unique properties.
How is thermodynamics relevant to the petroleum industry?
The use and application of thermodynamics is important to all facets of the petroleum industry, and chemical engineering relies on thermodynamics to guide the comprehension, analysis, and design of chemical processes.
What skills does this course develop?
The course develops skills in Chemical Engineering, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Chemical Thermodynamics, Petroleum Engineering, Petroleum Industry, and Process Engineering.
Is there an assessment in this course?
Yes, the course includes a Test Your Knowledge lesson to check your understanding.
