PETROLEUM GEOSCIENCES PROGRAM

PG's Computer Laboratory

Introduction

Our objective is to provide up to date technologies and Geological and Geophysical Software (G&G SW) to support PETROLEUM GEOSCIENCES courses and research.
Our main users include students, faculty and staff. The Computer Lab is also used at times by Software companies, with which we have agreements, to give training or carry out workshops on specific topics.

Hardware resources

We have (1) dual processor, 6GB RAM Linux server; (1) Windows Software License Server, 21 dual processor, 2 GB RAM Workstations with dual LCDs; all connected via the PI intranet. These WS are dual-boot supporting Windows and Linux OS. A 42" plotter, an A3 Color and a B&W printers are available. We also have a 3D visualization system which allows for interactive visualization of the reservoir.  [see full diagram]

Software resources

As an Academic Institution we can obtain the best software in the market as an Academic Grant or at a discounted price. For example, in our Geological and Geophysical (G&G) Software portfolio we have Landmark software including: GeoGraphix for geological interpretation, SeisVision for geophysical interpretation, ProMAX for seismic processing and GeoProbe for 3D visualization and interpretation; Roxar RMS for reservoir modeling; Surfer for mapping; PrizM for Log Analysis, and many more. [see software detailed list]

Use in PG courses

PG Course	G&G Software Used	Function
PGEG211 - Earth Materials	Matlab	Visualization of crystal models
PGEG220 - Histor. Geology of the ME	PetroMod 1D	Petroleum Systems simulation
STPS251 - Engineering Practices II	GeoGraphix	Petroleum industry project from conception to development planning
PGEG311 - Sedimentary Petrology	Matlab	Various visualizations and calculations
PGEG341 - Paleontology	PaleoBase 1.0 & 2.0
PGEG351 - Petroleum Geophysics	Seismodule Surfer Geosoft Oasis Lgc ProMAX & SDI PrintMaster/Montage Hampson-Russell	Seismic reflection and refraction data acquisition&proc. General Mapping Potential field (gravity and magnetic) data interpretation Seismic data processing and interpretation
PGEG361 - Sed. & Stratigraphy	WellCAD
PGEG371 - Data Analysis and Geo-statistics	Kaleidagraph	Data analysis and geo-statistics
PGEG391 - Field Petroleum Geology	WellCAD	Create digital logs of field data
PGEG401 - Petrophysics and Logging	Matlab Geographix - PrizM	Data analysis Well log analysis
PGEG411 - Reflection Seismology	Seismodule ProMAX 2D Norsar 2D Hampson-Russell	Seismic reflection data acquisition Seismic Data Processing
PGEG421 - Computing Project	Geosoft Oasis NeuraLog, WellCAD, GeoGraphix	Manipulation, analysis and interpretation of petroleum exploration data: well logs, seismic. Familiarization with G&G software applications
PGEG461 - Reservoir Characterization Project	GeoGraphix	Integration of data: seismic, well log data, to build a reservoir model
PGEG471 - Petroleum Systems Proj	ProMAX Hampson and Russell Norsar 2D/3D/VelRock	Seismic data processing and modeling