Importance of Computer In Petroleum Engineering

1. Mehran university Shaheed Z.A Bhutto Campus
Khairpur Mir’s
Presentation Topic: Role of computer in
Petroleum Engineering.
Assigned by : Dr.Javed Mahar
Presented By : Saeed Bhanbhro 14PG-66
EngineerSaeed.MuetKhp@Gmail.com
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2. Outlines
What is computer?
Applications of computer in Petroleum Engineering
Using Handheld Computers
Software Applications
Petroleum Engineering Softwares
Making class rooms effective
Providing online education:
Ms Word, Excel and PowerPoint
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3. What is computer?
Computer is programmable machine which can
convert input into output after processing data. Since a
sequence of operations can be readily changed, the
computer can solve more than one kind of problem.
There are three basic parts of computer which
perform specific task.
Control Unit:
This part of computer integrate with all other parts
and control all the activities of computer system.
Arithmetic Logic Unit:
This unit of computer performs the functions related
to mathematics.
Memory Unit:
This part of computer performs function of storing
data.
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4. Applications in petroleum engineering
We are living in the world of science of
technology, as the Pace of life has increased
the new things are invented. Nowadays
computer has become basic need of our
education system, in every field medical,
engineering and arts computers are widely
used. We can not neglect importance of
computer in today’s world.
Nowadays many fields works of engineering
can not be done without software and
softwares need Computer to get operated.
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5. Using Handheld Computers in Field
operations
Handheld computers are being used to
improve efficiency in oil industry field
operations. Field data is recorded electronically
with the handheld unit rather than being written
on a paper report.
After the data is collected, it is uploaded into
a PC database in the field office where timely
reports and data analysis are produced that
support the decision-making process in the
field. Handheld computers play a critical role in
making these efficiency improvements
possible.
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6. Software applications
Nowadays Petroleum industry relies on many
softwares and these softwares can only be
operated via computers.
In most oil companies worldwide the
petroleum engineering broadly concentrates
on maximizing cost-effective production from
the field. A number of core software programs
are part of its daily routine to assess this
effectiveness and efficiency of oil and gas
production.
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7. Petroleum engineering softwares
Petrel: This is software that provides an integrated
solution from exploration to production. It allows user to
interpret seismic data, perform well correlation, build reservoir
models and visualize simulation results.
Prosper: This software can assist the production or
reservoir engineer to predict tubing and pipeline hydraulics
and temperatures with accuracy and speed.
Eclipse: This software is produced by Schlumberger and
models the movement of fluids in the oil or gas reservoir and
works out what percentage of the hydrocarbons could
economically be produced.
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8. Making class rooms effective
 We are living in century of science &
technology so teaching methodology has
been changed, Students & teachers use
multimedia presentations, clips, images, etc.
with the help of computers instead
of monotonous blackboard teaching.
 In This way, the power of students to
remember or recollect the taught concepts
increases as the classroom learning becomes
interesting.
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9. Providing online education:
Computers not only strengthen the traditional
education system but also provide a new mode
of pursuing educational courses and degrees.
This mode is called as online training mode of
education. Through this mode a student can
pursue a course, degree or training sitting at
home with the help of a computer and internet
connection.
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10. MS word
Microsoft Word is a
program, designed to create
professional-quality
documents. Word helps us to
organize and write our
documents more efficiently.
Word is used for creating
documents such as letters,
brochures, learning activities,
tests, quizzes and students'
homework assignments.
Ms word is widely used in
petroleum engineering as we
are more concerned with
written material. Final year
thesis and research papers
are designed in MS word.
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11. MS Excel
Microsoft Excel is a
spreadsheet
program used to store and
retrieve numerical data in
a grid format of columns
and rows. Excel is ideal
for entering, calculating
and analyzing company
data such as sales figures,
sales taxes or
commissions.
In petroleum industry
Excel is used for creating
spreadsheets and for
plotting graphs. Most
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12. Microsoft PowerPoint
PowerPoint is a visual and
graphical application,
primarily used for creating
presentations.
With PowerPoint, we can
create, view, and present
slide shows that combine
text, shapes, pictures,
graphs, animation, charts,
videos, and much more.
It is used to create electronic
presentations consisting of a
series of separate pages or
slides. Microsoft PowerPoint
is used to deliver
presentations in national &
international seminars.
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