How do we get it out of the ground?  Create a model to demonstrate how scientific principles affect the flow of fluids to the surface.  Apply knowledge of porosity, trapping and properties of oil and water to make the model work properly. Requires Acrobat Reader.
Drilling and Production Card.pdf
Drilling and Production Mini-Display Board.pdf
Drilling and Production Experiment #1.pdf

Classroom Experiment

Experiment: A Model Oil Well

This video demonstrates how scientific principles affect the flow of fluids to the surface.

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