The Hildebrand Department of Petroleum & Geosystems Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin presents their
Petroleum Science & Technology Institute 2022
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 and Shell! Learn more about this year’s institute.
Day I – Monday, July 18, 2022
8:00 – 8:45 am Welcome
Welcome, Pre-test and Introductions
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
8:45 – 9:15 The Global Energy Marketplace
Jon Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
*Global energy marketplace pptx
9:15 – 9:45 Introduction to workshop website
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
Kathy Ellins, The University of Texas at Austin
TOPIC: Science and Engineering Expertise to Safely Drill into the Earth
9:45 – 10:45 Online Assignment (self-paced)
Guided Inquiry
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
10:45 – 11:00 Rocks 101 for Petroleum Systems
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
11:00 – 12:00 pm The Safe Well: Primary Well Control
Paul Bommer, The University of Texas at Austin
*The Safe Well: Primary Well Control pptx
12:00 – 12:30 Lunch
12:30 – 1:45 Safe Well Activity Rotation
Group A, Drilling Simulator, Rm. 1.168 (basement)
Jon Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
*Drilling Simulator Guide pptx
Group B, Making Drilling Mud, Mud Lab (basement)
Paul Bommer, The University of Texas at Austin
*Drilling Mud Exercise docx
1:45 – 3:00 Safe Well Activity Rotation
Group A, Making Drilling Mud, Mud Lab (basement)
Paul Bommer, The University of Texas at Austin
*Drilling Mud Exercise docx
Group B, Drilling Simulator, Rm. 1.168 (basement)
Jon Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
*Drilling Simulator Guide pptx
3:00 – 3:45 The Safe Well: Secondary and Tertiary Well Control
Paul Bommer, The University of Texas at Austin
*The Safe Well: Secondary and Tertiary Well Control pptx
3:45 – 5:00 Online Assignment (self-paced)
Guided Inquiry
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
5:00 pm Evening and Dinner at Gabriel’s Bar
Day II – Tuesday, July 19, 2022
8:00 – 9:15 am Macondo Case Study
Paul Bommer, The University of Texas at Austin
*Macondo Case Study pptx
TOPIC: Science and Engineering Expertise to Store CO2 in the Subsurface
9:15 – 10:15 Subsurface Reservoirs & Flow Activity
Larry Lake, The University of Texas at Austin
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
*Subsurface Reservoirs & Flow pptx
*Supply List for Reservoir & EOR Lab Activities docx
10:15 – 11:00 An Introduction to Enhanced Oil Recovery Activity
Larry Lake, The University of Texas at Austin
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
*Enhanced Oil Recovery pptx
*Supply List for Reservoir & EOR Lab Activities docx
*Fracturing with gelatin pdf
11:00 – 12:00 pm Online Assignment (self-paced)
Guided Inquiry
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
12:00 – 12:30 pm Lunch
12:30 – 12:40 Walk to Gary Thomas Energy Engineering Bldg (GLT) core lab
12:40 – 1:15 Introduction to Core Analysis and Well-Log Interpretation
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
Zoya Heidari, The University of Texas at Austin
1:15 – 2:30 Carbon Storage Project Activity
Zoya Heidari, The University of Texas at Austin
Kathy Ellins, The University of Texas at Austin
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
*Cranfield Well-log and Core Activity docx
*Cranfield Well-log and Core Activity KEY (disables 8/18/2022) docx
*CROSS SECTION v.1-4 pdf
*CROSS SECTION v.1 Large Panel pdf
*31F-2 Well-log Large Panel pdf
*Chlorite mineral diagenesis docx
*Cranfield core notes docx
*Lu et al. (2013) paper (original research source) pdf
2:30 – 2:45 Walk to PGE Dept, Brons Rm
2:45 – 3:45 Online Assignment (self-paced)
Guided Inquiry
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
3:45 – 4:15 Introduce Worksheet on Preliminary Plans for Turning Around the Training (to present via .ppt Friday Morning)
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
Kathy Ellins, The University of Texas at Austin
*Professional Development Plan pptx
4:15 – 5:00 Teacher Discussion and Feedback
Kathy Ellins, The University of Texas at Austin
*Lesson Plan Safe Well Part 1 docx
*Lesson Plan Safe Well Part 2 docx
*Lesson Plan Template Part 1 docx
*Lesson Plan Template Part 2 docx
*Lesson Plan Energy Resources & Energy Production by Sabrina Ewald, AAPG Teacher of the Year 2020, PSTI Alum docx
5:00 pm Evening and Dinner on your own
Day III – Wednesday, July 20, 2022
8:00 – 8:15 am TOPIC: Design Projects for the Energy-Water Nexus
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
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
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?
Bridget Scanlon, The University of Texas at Austin
*Water in the Petroleum Industry pptx
2:00 – 3:15 Design Project Work (in groups)
Group A works together on Design Project and Presentation (Brons Rm)
Group B works together on Design Project and Presentation (Chair’s Conf Rm)
Kathy Ellins, The University of Texas at Austin
3:15 – 4:15 Design Project Presentations and Feedback – Group (A), Group (B)
Kathy Ellins, The University of Texas at Austin
Paul Bommer, The University of Texas at Austin
Bridget Scanlon, The University of Texas at Austin
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
4:15 – 5:00 Teacher Discussion and Feedback
Kathy Ellins, The University of Texas at Austin
5:00 pm Evening and Dinner on your own
Day IV – Thursday, July 21, 2022
7:30 am – 10:30 am Depart for Houston from AT&T Conference Center and Hotel
Boxed Breakfast on Bus
View Haynesville Movie (on bus)
Jon Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
10:30 – 12:00 pm Wiess Energy Hall Tour and Activity
Jon Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
*Wiess Energy Hall Activity docx
12:00 – 12:30 Lunch at Wiess Energy Hall
12:30 – 2:00 Wiess Energy Hall Tour and Activity
Jon Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
2:00 – 4:30 Drive to Hotel in Galveston
Post-Test
Survey
Finish Preparing Presentation for Friday Breakfast
4:30 pm Evening and Dinner on Your Own
Day V – Friday, July 22, 2022
7:30 am – 8:00 Breakfast at Hotel
8:00 – 9:30 Turning Around the Training: Teacher Presentations
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
Dori Coy, The University of Texas at Austin
9:30 – 10:00 Travel to Ocean Star
10:00 – 12:00 pm Tour of Ocean Star
Jon Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
*Ocean Star Tour Activity docx
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