Course Objectives

The course focuses on both general and technological aspects. Students will gain an overview of the production and application of petroleum in a national perspective and understand the importance of petroleum activities for Norwegian society.

Students will learn the principles of some important unit operations and be able to carry out elementary calculations. They will gain knowledge of physical characteristics of hydrocarbons and some relevant groups of derivatives.

Course Description

Description of petroleum activities and their importance for Norwegian economy and society.

Basic thermodynamics and flow theory.

Petroleum refinement, classification and characterisation.

The chemistry of hydrocarbons; primary groups, examples of reaction mechanisms, and nomenclature according to the IUPAC system.

Exploration and extraction of oil and gas.

Measurement of oil and gas.

Examples of platform processes (multi-stage separation and compression).

Examples of the use of software for the calculation and design of processes.

Examples of downstream applications.

Unit operations.

Environmental and safety aspects of petroleum activities.

Learning Methods

Lectures and exercises.

Assessment Methods

Submission of exercises and assignments (30 %).

Final examination (70 %).

In order to achieve a passing grade for the course, at least 20% of the final examination must be correct.

No examination aids permitted in the final examination.

Obligatory participation in any study trips or guest lectures.

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