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ENG444 - Hydrocarbon Processing

2020

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Engineering

ENG441 and ENG442

Unit Description

This unit links the Chemical Engineering specialization to oil and gas refining by providing a comprehensive treatment of hydrocarbon processing operations. Northern Territory context is brought through the emphasis on the upstream natural gas processing and Liquidfied Natural Gas (LNG) production.

The unit covers the hydrocarbon processing chain from the reservoir to the customer. It looks in detail at the thermodynamic and economic reasons behind the choice of certain technologies and equipment at various stages of the process. Particular attention is paid to the risk analysis and mitigation during production, processing and transportation of hydrocarbons. Associated sustainability issues are discussed.

The students are presented with a number of case studies for analysis and evaluation.

This unit is reliant on on-line materials including electronic submission of assessment items. Students must have access to a reliable high-speed broadband connection and a scanner.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Critically analyse the hydrocarbon phase behaviour.
2.	Provide recommendations for efficient and sustainable hydrocarbon processing chains including required methods and equipment.
3.	Conduct risk analysis on hydrocarbon processing facilities and propose preventative measures.
4.	Use efficiently computer simulation packages for hydrocarbon processing design and evaluation.
5.	Use professional language in oral and written communications.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Technical report - Phase behaviour of Hydrocarbon reservoirs (2,000 - 4,000 words)	20%	1,4,5
2.	Technical report - Hydrocarbon Process Design (2,000 - 4,000 words)	20%	2,4,5
3.	Technical report - Safety and sustainability of hydrocarbon operations (2,000 - 4,000 words)	20%	3,4,5
4.	Final examination (2 hours)	40%	1,2,3,4

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2020	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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Commonwealth Supported Student Contribution amounts

Year	Credit Points	EFTSL	From 2010	Pre 2010
2020	10	0.125	Band 2 - $1,190	Band 2 - $1,190