Learning outcome

A candidate who has successfully completed the course should have a learning outcome in the form of aquired knowledge, skills, and general competence, as described below.

Knowledge The candidate will:

• understand the meaning of the terminology associated with oil and gas production and processing
• understand the meaning of the terminology associated with process equipment
• be able to explain multiphase flow and flow assurance
• be able to explain process flow diagrams, oil and gas production and processing, reservoir and fluid properties and separation systems
• understand the basic for calculation of the main dimensions, selection and modelling of different process equipments

Skills The candidate will:

• be able to apply adequate methods, techniques and equations in solving multiphase flow, production and processing problems
• be able to apply adequate methods, techniques and equations in calculation of heat transfer equipment, rotating machinery and pipe systems
• be able to use provided data to calculate process equipment problems
• be able to use provided data to calculate multiphase flow, production and processing problems
• be able to look up and use data from available tables and diagrams to solve process equipment problems
• be able to look up and use data from available tables and diagrams to solve
• be able to draw conclusions concerning design, production and optimization

General competence The candidate will:

• be able to communicate aquired knowledge in the area of multiphase flow, fluid processing and process equipment in technical report writing

Course Description

• Heat transfer equipment: Heat transfer by conduction, convection, boiling, condensation and radiation; Problems with fouling, corrosion and flow induced vibration
• Rotating machinery: Pumps, fans, compressors, steam- and gas turbines; Axial- and radial machinery; Selection, application and construction; Impellers for chemical reactors. Dimensional analysis and equations
• Physical properties of hydro carbon systems: Fluid properties; phase envelopes; Impurities; Water-hydro carbon phase behaviour; Water content in natural gas; Inhibitor.
• Reservoir: Reservoir drives and recovery; Flow in porous media; Viscosity and mobility; Well and interaction with reservoir; Stooip & Pay back calculation.
• Flow diagrams: Process flow diagrams (PFD), Piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID)
• Multiphase flow and flow assurance: Flow patterns (stratified, annular, slug and dispersed flow); Pressure drop in multiphase pipelines; Interactions between phases; Artificial lift; Wax deposition, hydrate formation, slugging; Phase separation
• Processing: Multi component distillation; Application of refrigeration in gas processing.

Assessment Methods

The final test counts 70%; the mid-term test counts 30%. Grades A-F are used.

To pass the course, the final test must be passed.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean