Three Real-World Oil and Gas Datasets for Petroleum Engineering Capstone Design with Applications for Chemical Engineering Design

Abstract

Three real-world datasets are introduced for a petroleum engineering capstone design course, providing detailed problem statements, assessment criteria, team-building practices, and required software packages. Two surveys reveal that students prefer real datasets over synthetic ones, and despite initial challenges, students feel proud of their achievements by the semester's end. The importance of instructors’ involvement and their quality of engagement in student success are also discussed.