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Petroleum Engineering Problem Solving

Description: Petroleum Engineering Problem Solving Quiz
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is NOT a common type of reservoir rock?

  1. Sandstone

  2. Limestone

  3. Shale

  4. Granite


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Granite is an igneous rock, while sandstone, limestone, and shale are sedimentary rocks. Sedimentary rocks are more commonly associated with petroleum reservoirs.

What is the primary purpose of a drilling rig?

  1. To extract petroleum from a reservoir

  2. To create a wellbore

  3. To transport petroleum to a processing facility

  4. To store petroleum


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A drilling rig is used to create a wellbore, which is a hole drilled into the earth to access a petroleum reservoir.

Which of the following is NOT a common method of enhanced oil recovery (EOR)?

  1. Waterflooding

  2. Gas injection

  3. Polymer flooding

  4. Fracking


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fracking is a method of stimulating production from a well, not a method of enhanced oil recovery.

What is the purpose of a production platform?

  1. To extract petroleum from a reservoir

  2. To create a wellbore

  3. To transport petroleum to a processing facility

  4. To store petroleum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A production platform is a structure that is used to extract petroleum from a reservoir.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of petroleum product?

  1. Gasoline

  2. Diesel fuel

  3. Natural gas

  4. Asphalt


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Natural gas is not a petroleum product, it is a fossil fuel that is found in underground reservoirs.

What is the primary purpose of a petroleum refinery?

  1. To extract petroleum from a reservoir

  2. To create a wellbore

  3. To transport petroleum to a processing facility

  4. To convert crude oil into useful products


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A petroleum refinery is a facility that converts crude oil into useful products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, and asphalt.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of petroleum engineering job?

  1. Reservoir engineer

  2. Drilling engineer

  3. Production engineer

  4. Chemical engineer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chemical engineers are not typically involved in petroleum engineering, although they may be involved in the design and operation of petroleum refineries.

What is the primary purpose of a petroleum geologist?

  1. To extract petroleum from a reservoir

  2. To create a wellbore

  3. To transport petroleum to a processing facility

  4. To study the geology of petroleum reservoirs


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A petroleum geologist studies the geology of petroleum reservoirs in order to help identify and develop new oil and gas fields.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of petroleum engineering software?

  1. Reservoir simulation software

  2. Drilling simulation software

  3. Production optimization software

  4. Microsoft Office


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Microsoft Office is not a petroleum engineering software, it is a general-purpose office suite.

What is the primary purpose of a petroleum economist?

  1. To extract petroleum from a reservoir

  2. To create a wellbore

  3. To transport petroleum to a processing facility

  4. To analyze the economics of petroleum projects


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A petroleum economist analyzes the economics of petroleum projects in order to help companies make informed investment decisions.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of petroleum engineering consulting firm?

  1. Reservoir engineering consulting firm

  2. Drilling engineering consulting firm

  3. Production engineering consulting firm

  4. Accounting consulting firm


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Accounting consulting firms are not typically involved in petroleum engineering.

What is the primary purpose of a petroleum engineering professional society?

  1. To promote the advancement of petroleum engineering

  2. To provide a forum for petroleum engineers to network

  3. To develop and maintain standards for petroleum engineering

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Petroleum engineering professional societies promote the advancement of petroleum engineering, provide a forum for petroleum engineers to network, and develop and maintain standards for petroleum engineering.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of petroleum engineering research topic?

  1. Reservoir characterization

  2. Drilling optimization

  3. Production optimization

  4. Quantum mechanics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Quantum mechanics is not typically a research topic in petroleum engineering.

What is the primary purpose of a petroleum engineering university program?

  1. To educate students in the fundamentals of petroleum engineering

  2. To prepare students for careers in the petroleum industry

  3. To conduct research in petroleum engineering

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Petroleum engineering university programs educate students in the fundamentals of petroleum engineering, prepare students for careers in the petroleum industry, and conduct research in petroleum engineering.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of petroleum engineering continuing education course?

  1. Reservoir engineering

  2. Drilling engineering

  3. Production engineering

  4. Cooking


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cooking is not typically a topic covered in petroleum engineering continuing education courses.

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