Module 38

Code

Course/Module Title

ECTS

Semester

GPPE401

Gas Separation Processes

5

7

Class (hr/w)

Lect./Lab./ Prac. /Tutor

SSWL (hr/sem)

USWL (hr/w)

3

3

86

39

Description

Introduction to separation process. Stage and Continuous Gas-Liquid Separation Processes: Natural Gas and Liquid Separation: Gravity Separation Mechanism, Three-Phase Separator Design.  Single and multiple equilibrium contact stages, continuous humidification processes, absorption in plate and packed towers, absorption of concentrated mixtures in packed towers, heat effects and temperature variations in absorption. Vapour–Liquid Separation Processes: vapour-liquid equilibrium relations, simple distillation, fractional distillation using McCabe-Thiele and enthalpy–concentration method, distillation of multi-component mixtures. Membrane Separation Processes: Introduction and types of membrane separation processes; liquid permeation (Dialysis) and gas permeation membrane processes; reverse osmosis, ultra filtration and microfiltration membrane processes.

 

Module 39

Code

Course/Module Title

ECTS

Semester

GPPE402

Process Dynamic and Control I

5

7

Class (hr/w)

Lect./Lab./ Prac. /Tutor

SSWL (hr/sem)

USWL (hr/w)

3

3

86

39

Description

1st order response, time delay, steady state coefficient, final value theorem, 2nd order system, closed loop systems, transfer function and flow diagram.

 

Module 40

Code

Course/Module Title

ECTS

Semester

GPPE403

Elective Module

4

2

Class (hr/w)

Lect./Lab./ Prac. /Tutor

SSWL (hr/sem)

USWL (hr/w)

3

 

44

56

Description

One of the elective courses offers by the department

 

 

 

Module 41

Code

Course/Module Title

ECTS

Semester

GPPE404

Equipment Design

5

7

Class (hr/w)

Lect./Lab./ Prac. /Tutor

SSWL (hr/sem)

USWL (hr/w)

4

 

58

67

Description

Design of vessels and tanks: Vertical vessels, Pressure vessels, Support and foundation, Design of heat transfer equipment: Heat exchangers, Condensers, Furnaces and boilers.

 

Mass transfer equipment: Types of columns, Plate and packed columns, Pressure drops in columns, Extractor, Leaching equipment, Cooling tower, Dryer, Reactors.

 

Module 42

Code

Course/Module Title

ECTS

Semester

GPPE405

 Reaction Engineering

6

7

Class (hr/w)

Lect./Lab./ Prac. /Tutor

SSWL (hr/sem)

USWL (hr/w)

4

 

58

92

Description

Reactions and Reactors:  Introduction: Reaction Rate, Reaction Equation or Rate Law, Relative Rates of Reaction, Extent of Reaction, Conversion, General Mole Balance for Reactors, Use of Extent of Reaction and Conversion, Extent of Reaction, Conversion. General Mole Balance for Reactors, Use of Extent of Reaction and Conversion, Extent of Reaction, Conversion: Batch Reactors: Introduction, Mole Balance Applied to Batch Reactors, Extent of Reaction in Batch Reactors, Conversion in Batch Reactors. Plug Flow Reactors:  Introduction, Mole Balance Applied to PFR, Extent of Reaction in PFR, Conversion in PFR. Continuously Stirred Tank Reactors (CSTR): Introduction, Mole Balance Applied to CSTR, Extent of Reaction in CSTR, Conversion in CSTR, Levenspiel Plots, CSTR, PFR, Reactors in Series. Determination of Rate Law Parameters:  Introduction, Experimental Determination of Rates, Determination of Reaction Orders by Inspection, Differential Methods of Analysis, For Rates Dependent on the Concentration of Only One Species. For More Complex Reactions (Dependence on CA and CB). Method of Initial Rates, Integral Methods, Zeroth Order Reaction by Integral Method, First Order Irreversible Reaction by Integral Method, Second Order Reaction by Integral Method, Method of Half-Lives. Temperature and Pressure Dependance of Reactions: Introduction, Arrhenius Equation, Example Calculation of the Arrhenius Parameters, Reactors with a Change in Pressure at Constant Volume, Reactors with a Change in Volumetric Flowrate. Multiple Reactions: Introduction, Yield and Selectivity, Reversible Reactions, Parallel Reactions, Series Reactions. Design Structure for Reactors.

 

Module 43

Code

Course/Module Title

ECTS

Semester

GPPE406

Design Project I

5

7

Class (hr/w)

Lect./Lab./ Prac. /Tutor

SSWL (hr/sem)

USWL (hr/w)

2

 

30

95

Description

A group of students will be assigned to perform: Process selection from among alternatives, Literature review, Process flowsheet development, Material and energy balance computations in a complete processing plant.

 

 

 

Module 44

Code

Course/Module Title

ECTS

Semester

GPPE407

Catalysts and Catalytic Reactors

6

8

Class (hr/w)

Lect./Lab./ Prac. /Tutor

SSWL (hr/sem)

USWL (hr/w)

4

 

58

92

Description

Introduction to Catalysis; Definition and importance of catalysis in chemical reactions, Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis

Catalytic Reaction Kinetics; Rate expressions for catalytic reactions Activation energy and reaction mechanisms

Catalyst deactivation and regeneration

Types of Catalytic Reactors, Fixed-bed reactors, Fluidized-bed reactors, Stirred-tank reactors, Membrane reactors, Microreactors

Catalytic Reaction Engineering; Design considerations for catalytic reactors, Residence time distribution and reactor modeling

Reactor optimization and scale-up

Reaction Engineering for Specific Catalytic Processes; Catalytic reforming, Hydrocracking Catalytic hydrogenation, Selective oxidation, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, Catalytic polymerization

Catalyst Poisoning and Catalyst Promoters; Mechanisms of catalyst poisoning, Strategies for minimizing catalyst deactivation, Catalyst promoters and their role in enhancing catalytic activity

 

Module 45

Code

Course/Module Title

ECTS

Semester

GPPE408

Process Dynamic and control II

6

8

Class (hr/w)

Lect./Lab./ Prac. /Tutor

SSWL (hr/sem)

USWL (hr/w)

3

3

86

64

Description

Air control value, control system, discontinuous, proportional, integral, differential, optimum control by Ziegler‐ Nichols method, stability, Routh's method, frequency response (Bode and Nyquist diagram), measuring devices of temperature, pressure, concentration and fluid flow.

 

Module 46

Code

Course/Module Title

ECTS

Semester

GPPE409

Gas Storge and Transportation

5

 

Class (hr/w)

Lect./Lab./ Prac. /Tutor

SSWL (hr/sem)

USWL (hr/w)

3

 

44

81

Description

Export Pipeline System (General Description, Types and Functions of Facility and Pipeline Systems, Principle of Pipeline Design, Piping Standards, Stress-Based Design of Pipelines, Gas Pipelines, Compressor and Valve Stations, Liquid Pipelines, Pump and valve Stations, Pipeline Management, Control and Safety), Metallic Pipes (Ferrous Metal Piping and Nonferrous Metal Piping), Non Metallic Pipes, Tubing & Pipe Designation (Piping, Fittings, Valves, Connections and Miscellaneous), Welding and Pipeline Repair (Weld Joint Design, Weld Metal Composition), Pigging Operation (Reason and Frequency of Pigging, Pig Selection, Pipeline Pigging Equipment, Pig Tracking, Preparation for Operation, Pigging Operation, Pig Troubleshooting and Maintenance), Corrosion Control(Corrosion Process, Types of Corrosion, Atmospheric Corrosion, Corrosion in Soil, Corrosion in Fresh and Industrial Waters, Corrosion in Seawater, Corrosion Prevention, Corrosion Prevention Techniques, Corrosion Inhibitors, Cathodic Protection, High Temperature Corrosion, Internal Corrosion in Oil and Gas Industry, Painting and Coating), Material Selection in Oil and Gas Industry (Stress-Based and Corrosion-Based Selection), Liquid /Gas Leaks Detection Techniques (Liquid leaks and Gas Releases Defnition and Sources, Leak Detection Methods, Leaks Repairs and Testing methods). Types of Storage and design codes. Hydrate problems in production

 

Module 47

Code

Course/Module Title

ECTS

Semester

GPPE410

Process Integration

4

7

Class (hr/w)

Lect./Lab./ Prac. /Tutor

SSWL (hr/sem)

USWL (hr/w)

2

 

30

70

Description

Introduction to process integration (PI), onion diagram, concept of pinch technology and its application, targeting of energy, area, number of units and cost, Concept of ΔTmin, Data Extraction, Targeting, Designing, Grid Diagram, Composite curve, Problem Table Algorithm, Grand Composite Curve, Heat exchanger networks analysis, Maximum Energy Recovery (MER).

 

Module 48

Code

Course/Module Title

ECTS

Semester

GPPE411

Elective Module

4

8

Class (hr/w)

Lect./Lab./ Prac. /Tutor

SSWL (hr/sem)

USWL (hr/w)

3

 

44

56

Description

One of the elective courses offers by the department

 

Module 49

Code

Course/Module Title

ECTS

Semester

GPPE412

Design Project II

5

8

Class (hr/w)

Lect./Lab./ Prac. /Tutor

SSWL (hr/sem)

USWL (hr/w)

2

 

30

95

Description

Engineering design of all major equipment in a plant. Sizing and specifications.  Mechanical engineering design and drawing of an assigned equipment. Plant cost and profitability analysis. Safety and pollution issues. Process control. Environmental impact assessment and plant location.