Energy Excursions

The Hildebrand Department of Petroleum & Geosystems Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin presents their

Energy Science & Technology Institute 2023

for Texas High School Teachers

*presentations, supporting documents and resources will be uploaded to this page during the institute

Sponsors

Thanks to our university sponsors, Shell and ConocoPhillips! Learn more about this year’s institute.

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Day I – Monday, July 17, 2023 (Brons Room, CPE 2.236)

8:00 – 8:30 am Welcome, Pre-test and Introductions
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin

8:30 – 9:15 The Global Energy Marketplace
Jon Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
*Global energy marketplace pptx

THEME: Energy Exploration & Drilling Engineering

9:15 – 10:15 am The Safe Well
Paul Bommer, The University of Texas at Austin
*The Safe Well: Primary Well Control pptx

10:15 – 11:30 Safe Well Activity Rotation (A-Chair’s Conf Rm, B-1.116/1.122 in basement)
Group A, Drilling Simulator
Jon Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
*Drilling Simulator Guide pptx

Group B, Making Drilling Mud
Paul Bommer, The University of Texas at Austin
*Drilling Mud Exercise docx

11:30 – 12:15 pm Lunch (Brons Rm)

12:15 – 1:30 Safe Well Activity Rotation (A-1.116/1.122 in basement, B-Chair’s Conf Rm)
Group A, Making Drilling Mud
Paul Bommer, The University of Texas at Austin
*Drilling Mud Exercise docx

Group B, Drilling Simulator
Jon Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
*Drilling Simulator Guide pptx

1:30 – 2:15 Online Assignment (self-paced)
In Pursuit of the Safe Well Course
Guided Inquiry EE-1 docx
Alberto Lopez Manriquez, The University of Texas at Austin
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin

2:15 – 3:15 Secondary and Tertiary Well Control
Alberto Lopez Manriquez, The University of Texas at Austin
*Secondary and Tertiary Well Control pptx

3:15 – 3:45 Petroleum Systems & Gulf of Mexico Exploration
Alberto Lopez Manriquez, The University of Texas at Austin
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
*Petroleum Systems Overview pptx

3:45 – 5:00 Energy Excursions Design Project
In Pursuit of the Safe Well Course
*Guided Inquiry EE-2 docx
Alberto Lopez Manriquez, The University of Texas at Austin
*Gulf of Mexico Exploration and Casing Design Challenge pptx

5:00 pm Evening and Dinner on your own

Day II – Tuesday, July 18, 2023 (Brons Room, CPE 2.236)

8:00 – 9:15 am Macondo Case Study
Paul Bommer, The University of Texas at Austin
*Macondo Case Study pptx

TOPIC: Enhanced Oil Recovery and Expertise to Store CO2 in the Subsurface

9:15 – 9:30 Walk to GLT Bldg, Geomechanics Lab

9:30 – 10:00 Introduction to Reservoir Engineering
Matt Balhoff, The University of Texas at Austin
*Introduction to Reservoir Engineering pptx

10:00 – 11:15 Subsurface Reservoirs & Enhanced Oil Recovery Activities
Larry Lake, The University of Texas at Austin
Wen Song, The University of Texas at Austin
*Subsurface Reservoirs and EOR Activities pptx
*Supply List for Reservoirs & EOR Lab Activities docx

Photos from this session

11:15 – 11:30 Walk to CPE Bldg, Brons Rm

11:30 – 12:00 pm Online Assignment (self-paced)
Put it Back Course
Guided Inquiry EE-3 docx
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin

12:00 – 12:30 pm Lunch

12:30 – 1:15 Introduction to Carbon Storage Project and Well-Log Interpretation
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
Zoya Heidari, The University of Texas at Austin

1:15 – 3:15 Carbon Storage Project Activity
Zoya Heidari, The University of Texas at Austin
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
Sabrina Ewald, The University of Texas at Austin

UT Activity
*Cranfield Well-log and Core Activity docx
*Cranfield Well-log and Core Activity KEY (disables on 8/16/2023) docx
*Cross-Sections-v1-4-1ft-interval-Synthetic-core (UT activity) pdf
*UT-poster-Cross-section-Synthetic-core (UT activity) pdf
*UT-poster-31F-2-Synthetic-core (UT activity w/synthetic core) pdf

Resources
*Supercritical carbon dioxide docx
*Sealing capacity Cranfield docx
*Chlorite mineral diagenesis docx
*Cranfield core notes docx
*Lu et al. (2013) paper (original research source) pdf

Classroom Adaptation
*Cross-Sections-v1-4-1ft-interval-Teachers-no-core (Classroom adaptation) pdf
*Teachers-poster-Cross-section-No-core (Classroom adaptation) pdf
*Teachers-poster-31F-2-No-core (Classroom adaptation) pdf
*Teachers-poster-31F-2-Cores A-B-C-D (Classroom adaptation) pdf
*Core-A-poster-Denbury-CFU#31F-2 (Classroom adaptation) pdf
*Core-B-poster-Denbury-CFU#31F-2 (Classroom adaptation) pdf
*Core-C-poster-Denbury-CFU#31F-2 (Classroom adaptation) pdf
*Core-D-poster-Denbury-CFU#31F-2 (Classroom adaptation) pdf

3:15 – 3:45 Online Assignment (self-paced)
Put it Back Course
Guided Inquiry EE-4 docx
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin

3:45 – 4:15 Educator Outreach (Brons Rm)
Sabrina Ewald, The University of Texas at Austin
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
*Professional Development Plan
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pptx

4:15 – 5:00 How to Integrate ESTI and EE into your Curriculum, Teacher Discussion & Feedback
Sabrina Ewald, The University of Texas at Austin

5:00 pm Happy Hour sliders and drinks at The University of Texas Club
2108 Robert Dedman Dr; club tel: 512-477-5800

Day III – Wednesday, July 19, 2023 (Brons Room, CPE 2.236)

THEME: Design Projects for the Energy-Water Nexus

8:00 – 8:15 am Introduction to Design Projects and Groups
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
*Engineering and the Design Challenge docx

8:15 – 9:00 Online Assignment (self-paced)
*Guided Inquiry EE-5 docx
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin

9:00 – 10:15 Luxury of a Shower – Activity
Jon Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
*Luxury of a Shower pptx
*Sandbag resource docx

10:15 – 11:30 Design Project Assignments (self-paced)
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin

11:30-12:30 Energize the Future – Lecture and Discussion on Filling the Gap
Paul Bommer, The University of Texas at Austin
*Where Do We Go from Here? pptx

12:30 – 1:00 pm Lunch

1:00 – 2:00 How Much Water Does It Take? – Lecture and Discussion on Water and Energy
Bridget Scanlon, The University of Texas at Austin
*Water in the Energy Industry pptx

2:00 – 3:15 Design Project Work (in groups)
Group A works together on Design Project and Presentation (Brons Rm)
Paul Bommer and Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
Group B works together on Design Project and Presentation (Chair’s Conf Rm)
Bridget Scanlon and Sabrina Ewald, The University of Texas at Austin

3:15 – 4:15 Design Project Presentations and Feedback – Group (A), Group (B)
Sabrina Ewald, The University of Texas at Austin, moderator
Paul Bommer, The University of Texas at Austin
Bridget Scanlon, The University of Texas at Austin
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
Check out our new online course on geothermal: Energy is a Hot Topic, which also includes a Design Challenge.

4:15 – 5:00 Teacher Discussion and Feedback
Sabrina Ewald, The University of Texas at Austin

5:00 pm Evening and Dinner on your own

Day IV – Thursday, July 20, 2023 (Austin, Houston, Galveston)

7:00 am – 10:00 am Drive to Houston from AT&T Conference Center and Hotel
Boxed Breakfast on Bus
Haynesville Movie (on bus)
Jon Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
Haynesville Documentary website

10:00 – 12:00 pm ConocoPhillips Tour, Houston Energy Corridor
ConocoPhillips Team
Please view the ConocoPhillips safety briefing prior to our visit (located at the bottom of this agenda).

12:00 – 12:30 Lunch at ConocoPhillips

12:30 – 1:15 Drive to Wiess Energy Hall

1:15 – 3:30 Wiess Energy Hall Tour and Activity
Jon Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
Sabrina Ewald, The University of Texas at Austin
*Wiess Energy Hall Activity docx
Wiess Energy Hall website

3:30 – 5:00 Drive to Hotel in Galveston
Post-Test
Survey
Finish Preparing Presentation for Friday Morning

5:00 – 5:30 Check in at Hotel in Galveston

5:30 pm Evening and Dinner on Your Own

Day V – Friday, July 21, 2023 (Galveston, travel home)

7:00 am – 7:30 Breakfast at Hotel (bring luggage down to be locked in mtg room)

7:30 – 8:00 Travel to Ocean Star (walking)

8:00 – 9:45 pm Tour of Ocean Star
Jon Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
*Ocean Star Tour Activity docx
Ocean Star Museum website

9:45 – 10:15 Travel to Hotel (walking)

10:15 – 12:00 Turning Around the Training: Teacher Presentations
Sabrina Ewald, The University of Texas at Austin
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin

12:00 – 12:30 Load Bus

12:30 – 2:30 Depart Galveston
Box Lunch on Bus

2:30 – 3:00 Arrive at William P. Hobby Airport
Drop Off Group Traveling Out of Hobby

3:00 – 6:00 pm Travel Back to Austin