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University College of Engineering Kakinada (A) Department of Petroleum Engineering & Petrochemical Engineering M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering Course Structure (BOS held on 29.01.2017) I Semester:

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Advanced Numerical Methods and Applied Statistics

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Pipeline Route Selection & Surveying 4 Pumps, Compressors and Prime movers 4 Pipeline Project Evaluation and Management 4 Pipeline Engineering – 1: Design 4 Pipeline Engineering – 2: Construction 4 Advanced Numerical Methods and Applied Statistics Lab (MATLAB Based) Industrial Visits (Minimum 3 Industries) Total 24

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Pipeline Engineering – 3: Operations & Maintenance

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Pipeline Risk Management

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Transportation of Petroleum, Petroleum Products and 4 Natural Gas Pipeline Network Analysis 4 Pipeline System Automation & Control 4 Pipeline Economics, Regulations & Policies 4 Pipeline Simulation and Analysis Lab Summer Training (6-8 weeks) Total 24

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Prof. K.Meera Saheb Chairman

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Shri S. K. S. Charyulu Member

Shri J. Ravi Srinivas Member

Shri V. Sivarama Krishna Member

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Shri C. V. G. Krishna Member

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Shri P. V. N. Rao Member

University College of Engineering Kakinada (A) Department of Petroleum Engineering & Petrochemical Engineering M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering Course Structure (BOS held on 29.01.2017) III Semester: S. No.

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Seminar on Advanced Topics in Pipeline Engineering Project Work: Final Report Total

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Presentation of Summer Training Report Project Work: Interim Report Total

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IV Semester: S. No.

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Prof. K.Meera Saheb Chairman

Prof. K. V. Rao Member

Shri S. K. S. Charyulu Member

Shri J. Ravi Srinivas Member

Shri V. Sivarama Krishna Member

Shri C. V. G. Krishna Member

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Credits 2 18 20

Shri P. V. N. Rao Member

University College of Engineering Kakinada (A) Department of Petroleum Engineering & Petrochemical Engineering M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering Course Structure (BOS held on 29.01.2017) I year M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering – I Sem ADVANCED NUMERICAL METHODS AND APPLIED STATISTICS Learning Objectives: 

The course is designed to equip the students with the necessary mathematical skills and techniques that are essential for an engineering course.

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The skills derived from the course will help the student from a necessary base to develop numerical methods and design concepts.

Unit-I: Numerical Integration and Differentiation Newton-Cotes Integration Formulas: The Trapezoidal rule, Simpson’s rules, Integration with unequal Segments, Open Integration Formulas, Multiple Integrals. Integration of Equations: Newton-Cotes Algorithms for Equations, Romberg Integration, Adaptive Quadrature, Gauss Quadrature, Improper Integrals. Numerical Differentiation: High-Accuracy Differentiation Formulas, Richardson Extrapolation, Derivatives of Unequally Spaced Data, Derivatives and Integrals for Data with Errors, Partial Derivatives, Numerical Integration/Differentiation with Software Packages. Unit-II: Ordinary Differential Equations Explicit and Implicit Forms of Difference Equations, Taylor’s and Euler’s Methods, Runge-Kutta Methods, Systems of Equations, Adaptive Runge-Kutta Methods, Stiffness of ODEs & Multi step methods, Gear’s Algorithm, Finite Difference Technique for Boundary Value Problems (BVP), derivative boundary conditions, convergence and stability of finite difference schemes. Unit-III: Partial Differential Equations Finite Difference Approximations. Finite difference methods – Elliptic equations: Laplace equation, Solution Technique, Boundary Conditions, The Control-Volume Approach. Finite Difference methods- Parabolic Equations: The Heat-Conduction Equation, Explicit Methods, A Simple Implicit Method, The Crank-Nicolson Method, Parabolic Equations in Two Spatial Dimensions. Unit-IV: Finite element method Finite-Element Method: The General Approach, Finite-Element Application in One Dimension Two-Dimensional Problems, Solving PDEs with Software Packages.

University College of Engineering Kakinada (A) Department of Petroleum Engineering & Petrochemical Engineering M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering Course Structure (BOS held on 29.01.2017)

Unit-V: Application of Statistical Methods t probability distributions, marginal distributions, conditional distribution, statistical independence. Reliability applications: Failure rate – Failure Laws of Exponential, Normal, Weibull models, Reliability of a component - System reliability connected with parallel and series components. Outcomes: At the end of the course, student will be able to:  Solve Numerical Integration and Differentiation.  Determine Ordinary Differential Equations and Partial Differential Equations  The determine general solution to Finite element method and Application of Statistical Methods  Calculate total derivative, Taylor’s and Euler’s Methods, Runge-Kutta Methods, Systems of Equations, Adaptive Runge-Kutta Methods, Stiffness of ODEs & Multi step methods. Text Books: 1. “Numerical methods for engineers”; Steven C. Chapra, Raymond P. Canale; McGraw Hill higher education, 6th edition, 2010. 2. “Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists”; Ronald E. Walpole, Sharon L. Myers and Keying Ye; Pearson, Eighth edition. Reference books: 1. “Mathematical Methods in Chemical Engineering”; Jenson V.G. and Jeffreys G.V; Academic press, 2nd edition. 2. “Advanced Engineering Mathematics”; Erwin Kreyszig, Wiley-India publication, 8th edition. 3. “Introductory Methods of Numerical Analysis”, Sastry S.S; 4th Edition, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., 2006.

University College of Engineering Kakinada (A) Department of Petroleum Engineering & Petrochemical Engineering M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering Course Structure (BOS held on 29.01.2017) I year M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering – I Sem. PIPELINE ROUTE SELECTION & SURVEYING Learning Objectives: To understand    

Various legal and general factors related to pipeline route selection. Basic Concepts in Surveying The data collection procedures and their interpretations to benefit of route selection. Fundamental concepts of GIS and Aerial Surveying.

Unit-I: Pipeline Route Selection: Preliminary route selection procedures-key factors Engineering survey -Legal survey. Unit-II: Basic Concepts in Surveying: Plane surveying- Distances and direction- Leveling and contouring -Computation of areas and volumes -Theodolite and tachometric surveying. Unit-III: Basics of Total Station: Electron Distance Measurement- Surveying using total station -Data collection procedures -Automatic level-digital level -Optical Theodolite. Unit-IV: Fundamental concepts of GIS: Data Models and Acquisition -Maps and Map positions -The coordination system -Application of GIS. Unit-V: Aerial Surveying - Fundamentals of Remote Sensing -GPS Surveying Methods. Case Histories in cross country and Intercontinental Pipeline Route Surveys. Learning Outcomes: Student will be able to:   

Handle legal and other procedures related to pipeline route selection. Knowledge gain GIS and Aerial Surveying. Acquaintance of surveying and total station.

Text Books: 1. Surveying Vol 1, 16th Edition, B.C. Punmia, Ashok Kumar Jain, Arun Kumar Jain, Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd., New Delhi, 2005. 2. Advanced Surveying: Total Station, GIS and Remote Sensing, Satheesh Gopi; R. Sathikumar; N. Madhu, Pearson Education India, 2006. 3. GPS for Land Surveyors, 3rd Edition, John Van Sickle, Taylor and Francis, 2001. 4. Pipeline Route Selection for Rural and Cross country pipeline, American Society of Civil Engineers, 1998.

University College of Engineering Kakinada (A) Department of Petroleum Engineering & Petrochemical Engineering M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering Course Structure (BOS held on 29.01.2017) I year M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering – I Sem. PUMPS, COMPRESSORS AND PRIME MOVERS Learning objective  Describe in specific the knowledge and skills that learners will have achieved on successful completion of the module.  Provides details on how the learning outcomes are to be assessed. Explains the types of assessment techniques used to assess standards.  Records the marks for each candidate in each assessment technique and in total. It is an important record for centres of their candidate’s achievements.  The develop safe working practices and understand the need for safety and safe practices in operating this equipment. Explain the basics of how pumps work and correctly use pump terminology.  The capable of identifying the different types of pumps, compressors, and prime movers in common and industries use.  To learn the properties of the various types of pumps, compressors and prime movers, be aware of common problems and how to troubleshoot same.  The demonstrate ability to identify and operate the various pumps, compressors, and prime movers correctly and safely. Describe in general the construction and identify the relevant parts of the various pump types.  List the properties, advantages/disadvantages and applications of each type, analyses the requirements of a pump, compressor systems and put these into practice. Unit-I: Pumps - Equipment and system equations, Net positive suction head, calculating the required differential head. Centrifugal pumps: Pump theory, Affinity laws, matching the pump to the system requirementsThrottling, Recirculation, Speed & On-off control, Drivers-Variable speed drivers, Material of construction, Shaft seals, alignment, s & Couplings, piping, pump protection, Installation, Operation & Maintenance. Unit-II: Reciprocating pumps: Pump calculations- volumetric efficiency, compressible fluids; Suction system considerations-acceleration head, pulsation, capacity control, drivers, piping; Rotary pumps; Diaphragm pumps, Multi phase pumps; Low temperature pumps-external & submerged motor type. Reciprocating compressors: Performance calculations, estimating compressor horsepower, detailed calculations, capacity, volumetric efficiency, equivalent capacity, discharge temperature, rod loading; compressor power-limits to compression ratio per stage; cylinder design; Reciprocating compressor control devices- unloading for starting, capacity control; Gas pulsation control; Pulsation dampeners; Troubleshooting.

University College of Engineering Kakinada (A) Department of Petroleum Engineering & Petrochemical Engineering M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering Course Structure (BOS held on 29.01.2017) Unit-III: Centrifugal compressors: Performance Calculations, Estimating Performance, Calculating Performance, Isentropic Calculation, Polytropic Calculation, Mechanical Losses, Compressor Speed, P-H Diagram, Centrifugal Refrigeration Compressors. Unit-IV: Control systems: Pressure Control at Variable Speed, Volume Control at Variable Speed, Pressure Control at Constant Speed; Volume Control at Constant Speed-Adjustable inlet guide vanes; Anti-surge Control; Vibration Control System. Operational considerations: Rotor Dynamics and Critical Speeds, Critical Speed Map, Unbalance Response Analysis, Field Performance, Troubleshooting. Unit-V: Prime movers - Mechanical Drive Steam Turbines: Turbine types; Turbine components; Efficiency. Electric Motors: Introduction; A-C motor type and selection; Electrical system; Variable Speed Drives; Motor enclosures; The Induction Generator; Speed variation. Mechanical Drive Gas Turbines: General Discussion; Gas Turbine Types; Gas Turbine Cycles; Auxiliary systems: Internal Combustion engines: Engine types; Performance rating; Engine energy balance; Auxiliaries: Bearings and Gear boxes; Gear ratings; Couplings; Vibration monitoring Outcomes: Student should be able     

To understand the basic terminology used in Pumps, Compressors and Prime Movers. To understand the Use different data types in a pumps and compressors. To understand the difference between Reciprocating pumps and Centrifugal pumps. To understand the difference type of controls. To understand the different type of motors, turbines and engines

Text Book: 1. “GPSA Engineering Data Book”, Volume 1, 12th Edition, 2003. Reference Books: 1. Ludwig’s Applied Process Design for Chemical and Petrochemical Plants, Volume 1, 4 th Edition, A. Kayode Coker, Elsevier, 2007. 2. Pipeline Operation & Maintenance: A Practical Approach; Mo Mohitpour, Thomas Van Hardeveld, Warren Peterson, Jason Szabo; 2nd Edition, ASME Press, 2003.

University College of Engineering Kakinada (A) Department of Petroleum Engineering & Petrochemical Engineering M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering Course Structure (BOS held on 29.01.2017) I year M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering – I Sem. PIPELINE PROJECT EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT Learning Objective:  To learn basic ideologies project management  To understand project evaluation for pipeline project  To appreciate economic evaluation cost estimation Unit-I: Overview of Pipeline Industry-Indian & World Scenario; Perspectives on the assessments on the pipelines - Concepts of Project Evaluation Criteria. Principles of project management –I: Projects & Project management – Organizing for project management – Implementing a computer based project management capability – Project initiation techniques – Project life cycles. Unit-II: Principles of project management – II: Scheduling – Resource and workforce management – Budgeting and cost control – Risk management and contingency – Maintaining the plan – Performance measurement – Project portfolio management – Making project management work. Unit-III: Pipeline project evaluation criteria: Basis of planning: Study area - range of pipeline sizes – Operations – Strategy. Facility concept: Inlet options – Pipeline route options – Outlet options. Screening criteria: Inlet screening – Route screening – Outlet location screening. Evaluation criteria: Engineering criteria – Environmental criteria – Societal risk criteria - Facilities screening – Alternative evaluation. Unit-IV: Economic evaluation of alternative basis of cost estimates: Right of way (ROW) acquisition – Construction cost – Potential environmental mitigations, permitting- EIR and Legal issues – Project cost. Capital costs: Inlet – Alignment – Outlet – Power costs – Capital cost summary – Operations & maintenance costs – Present value costs. Preferred alternative: Identification – Cost summary for preferred alternatives – Reduced pipe diameter cost estimate – Permitting requirements – Project schedule. Unit-V: Best management practices for pipeline construction & finance model: pipeline construction issues – Right of way planning – Construction schedule – handling alternatives – Vegetation protection – Water course crossing – Traffic control – Back fill and final clean up – Re-vegetation options – Post construction control options – Reducing grazing impacts – Monitoring programmes – Financial flow during project definitions phase – Construction phase – Operating phase – Finance model. Case studies on cross country and intercontinental pipelines.

University College of Engineering Kakinada (A) Department of Petroleum Engineering & Petrochemical Engineering M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering Course Structure (BOS held on 29.01.2017) Outcomes  To knowledge about pipeline management  To gain awareness best pipeline network management  To estimate economics costing for pipeline projects Text Books, Reports & Articles 1. Practical Project Management, Harvey A. Levine, John Wiley & Sons, 2002. 2. Project Management Principles, Team FME, www.free-management-ekook.com, 2013.

3. Oil and Gas Pipelines, Social and Environment Impact Assessment: State of the Art, Robert Goodland, 2005. 4. Feasibility Study for Dry Creek By Pipeline Project, Sonoma County Water Agency, 2011. 5. Best Management Practices for Pipeline Construction in Native Prairie Environments, Alberta Environment and Alberta Sustainable Resource Development, 2003 6. Economic Evaluation of the Northern Route Gas Pipeline Corporation Project, Campbell Ryder Consulting Group Ltd., 2002. 7. Analytic Hierarchy Process Helps Evaluate Project in Indian Oil Pipelines Industry, International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Prasant Kumar Dey, Vol 24, No. 6, PP 588 – 604.

University College of Engineering Kakinada (A) Department of Petroleum Engineering & Petrochemical Engineering M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering Course Structure (BOS held on 29.01.2017) I year M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering – I Sem. PIPELINE ENGINEERING-1: DESIGN Learning Objectives:  To get an overview of plant design and to study the general design considerations  To understand the different flow equations and conditions  To learn single flow and two phase flow conditions  To understand and the selection of suitable pipe, fittings and valves. To learn material selection Unit-I: Fluid flow and piping: Bernoulli’s theorem, Fluid physical properties, Flow in pipes and Reynolds number, Pressure loss due to friction, Friction factor and effect of pipe roughness, Equivalent length of valves and fittings, Compressibility of gas. Unit-II: Single Phase Flow: Transmission line gas flow - Isothermal flow, flow equation: The AGA equations, The Weymouth equation, Panhandle A equation, Panhandle B equation; Low Pressure gas flow; Plant piping gas flow. Unit-III: Two Phase Flow: Flow regime determination; Pressure drop calculation- Frictional component, Elevation component; Liquid Holdup. Liquid Slugging- Purpose of separators, Mechanism of slug generation, Slug catchers, Pigging. Unit-IV: Pipe, Fittings and Valves: Usual industry pipe sizes and classes practice, total line pressure drop. Pressure drop in fittings, valves, connections. Incompressible fluid, use of k factors, validity of k values. Laminar flow, piping systems, resistance and flow coefficients of valves, nozzles and orifices. Alternate calculation basis for piping system friction head loss: liquids, equivalent feet concept. Friction pressure drop for non-viscous liquids. Estimation of pressure loss across control valves: Usage of various methods. Friction loss for water flow in pipe system Pipe flow system with liquid of specific gravity other than water; Friction pressure drop for compressible fluid flow; Pressure drop for vapor system, alternate solution to compressible flow problems, friction drop for air, steam flow TJsing babcock formula. Unit-V: Sonic conditions, limiting flow of gases and vapors, gas flow through sharp-edged orifice, sonic velocity and friction drop for compressible natural gas in long pipelines. Complex pipe system handling natural gas, factors of safety for design basis. Design aspects of subsea and buried pipelines; Material selection.

University College of Engineering Kakinada (A) Department of Petroleum Engineering & Petrochemical Engineering M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering Course Structure (BOS held on 29.01.2017) Outcomes: At the end of the course, the students will  Be thorough in the basic principles of plant design and the general design considerations.  Carry out process design, Develop flow, fitting, and piping synthesis and development.  Be able to pipeline design equipment pertaining to materials handling.  Knowledge of equipment fabrication and testing methods Text Book: 1. GPSA Engineering Data Book, Volume 2, 12 Edition, 2003. 2. Ludwig’s Applied Process Design for Chemical and Petrochemical Plants, Volume 1, 4th Edition, A. Kayode Coker, Elsevier, 2007 3. Piping and Pipeline Calculations Manual, Construction, Design, Fabrication and Examination, Philips Ellenberger, Elsevier, 2010. Reference Books: 1. Liquid pipeline hydraulics; E. Sashi Menon; Marcel Dekker Inc.; 2004. 2. Gas-pipe hydraulics; E. Sashi Menon; CRC Press-Taylor & Francis Publications; 2005. 3. Flow of fluids, Crane, 7th edition, 1988

University College of Engineering Kakinada (A) Department of Petroleum Engineering & Petrochemical Engineering M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering Course Structure (BOS held on 29.01.2017) I year M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering – I Sem. PIPELINE ENGINEERING -2: CONSTRUCTION Learning Objectives This course gives the student exposure to various steps involved in laying a cross country pipeline. It also gives different methods of ing by welding, different techniques of laying pipe laying both in offshore & onshore. It also gives methods of pipe line protection inspection, testing & quality control. Unit-I: Introduction, material and construction, operation, pipeline protection, pipeline integrity and monitoring, effect of pressure and temperature, Corrosion control, methods of applying metallic controls, coating, external coating, wrapping and external painting. Electroplating, principles of applying coatings by hot dipping. Unit-II: Welding and NDT, Various types of welding depending on the material and pressure welding. Unit-III: Pipe installation trench-less technology and methods, transportation trenching, dewatering, pipe installation making the ts, bedding and back fill, blasting operation, micro tunneling, paint finishes for marine application, protective coatings for underground use. Unit-IV: Corrosion - Control materials, Cathodic protection, burying of the pipelines, pigging and smart pigging. Unit-V: Inspection, testing, quality control, leak detection, pipeline marks and integrity management programme. Outcomes: After successful completion of the course, the students are expected to:     

Learn the different steps approvals involved in Pipe laying Discern about protection of pipelines, integrity & monitoring. Gain knowledge of welding methods, pigging. Understand difference of laying offshore & onshore pipelines. Will gain the knowledge of Inspection, testing, quality control, leak detection in cross country pipe lines

University College of Engineering Kakinada (A) Department of Petroleum Engineering & Petrochemical Engineering M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering Course Structure (BOS held on 29.01.2017) Textbook: 1. Pipeline Design and Construction; Mo Mohitpour, Hossein Golshan, Matthew Alan Murray; ASME Press, 2007.

Reference Books: 1. Corrosion Control; Lionel Louis Shreir; Volume-2, Newnes-Butterworths Publications, 1979. 2. Buried Pipe Design; A. Moser, Steve Folkman; McGraw Hill Professional, 3rd Edition, 2008. 3. Pipeline Pigging Technology, 2nd Edition, J.N.H Tiratsoo, Butterworth Heinmann, 1999. 4. Pipeline Engineering, Henri Liu, CRC Press, 2003. 5. Pipeline Pumping and Compression system; A practical approach, M O Mohitpour, Karnal K Botros, Thomas Van Hardveld. ASME Press, 2013. 6. Pipeline Planning and Construction Manual, E. Sashi Menon, Gulf Publishing, 2011.

University College of Engineering Kakinada (A) Department of Petroleum Engineering & Petrochemical Engineering M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering Course Structure (BOS held on 29.01.2017) I year M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering – I Sem. ADVANCED NUMERICAL METHODS AND APPLIED STATISTICS LAB (MATLAB BASED) Learning Objectives:  To learn an overview of MATLAB  To understand the different numerical methods to solved in pipeline engineering Using MATLAB, Solving: Pipeline engineering problems. 1. Least square analysis – Curve fitting. 2. Numerical integration and differentiation problems. 3. Problems concerned with Linear & Non-Linear Algebraic Equations. 4. Different types of differential equations 5. Different types of Partial differential equations and estimations 6. Parameters of algebraic equations. Outcomes: At the end of the course, the students will  Be thorough in the MATLAB programming.  Carry out process design, Develop new problem solving skills. Be able to pipeline design equipment pertaining to numerical methods.

University College of Engineering Kakinada (A) Department of Petroleum Engineering & Petrochemical Engineering M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering Course Structure (BOS held on 29.01.2017)

I year M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering – I Sem. INDUSTRIAL VISITS During the semester, all the students are required to visit minimum 3 major industries like GAIL, GSPL and Pipeline Divisions of ONGC, RIL, IOCL, HPCL etc accompanied by a faculty member. After each visit, every student should submit a brief report on industry. The report should include safety and environmental aspects of the industry visited.

University College of Engineering Kakinada (A) Department of Petroleum Engineering & Petrochemical Engineering M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering Course Structure (BOS held on 29.01.2017) I year M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering – II Sem. PIPELINE ENGINEERING-3: OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE Learning Objectives This course gives the student exposure to various intricacies of a cross country pipeline. It also gives different methods of maintenance activities, factors influencing organizational structure. It also gives details of planning the operations for liquid & gas pipelines. Also exposes the students about maintenance activities like pigging, repair, replacement etc. It covers various components in pipeline i.e. valves, fittings and measuring methods. Students will get information about equipment like pumps & compressors, their stations & their operation. Unit-I: Elements of Pipeline Operation and Maintenance: Background & History, Trends in Pipeline System Development, Pipeline Transmission Systems, Operation and Maintenance Elements. Operation and Maintenance Organization: Introduction, General Functions in a Pipeline Organization, Factors that Influence Organizational Structure of a Pipeline. Codes, policies & procedures, asset management. Unit-II: Overview of Pipeline System Operation: Pipeline Operational Planning, Gas pipeline transportation, Liquid Transportation, Special Operational Activities. Pipeline System Maintenance: Overview of Pipeline Maintenance Activities, Right-of-use and Site Maintenance. Pipeline Pigging, Repair, Segment Replacement, Corrosion Control, Welding Techniques and Branch Connections. Unit-III: Valves & Operators: History, Valve Standards/Applicable Codes, Definition and Types for Pipeline Applications, Valve Operators, Automatic Line-Break Controls, Side/Takeoff Valves Station Tie-ins. Valve Assemblies, Automation for Liquid Pipelines, Valve Characteristics, Valve Application - Ranking and Identification, Valve Maintenance Requirement. Hydrocarbon Measurement: Scope, Purposes of Field Measurement, Primary Measurement Devices, Secondary Measurement Devices, Tertiary Measurement Devices and Systems, Fluid Property Measurement, Facility Design, Operations, Standards. Unit-IV: Pump and Compressor Station Operation: Introduction, Compressor Station Systems, Pump Station Systems, Operation of Gas Turbines and Auxiliary Systems, Operation of Reciprocating Engines and Auxiliary Systems, Operation of Electric Drivers, Centrifugal

University College of Engineering Kakinada (A) Department of Petroleum Engineering & Petrochemical Engineering M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering Course Structure (BOS held on 29.01.2017) Compressors and Auxiliary Systems, Operation of Reciprocating Compressors and Auxiliary Systems, Operation of Pumps and Auxiliary Systems. Pump and Compressor Station Maintenance: Introduction, Site Maintenance of Pump and Compressor Stations, Oil Terminals, Gas Turbine Maintenance, Reciprocating Engine Maintenance, Electric Driver Maintenance, Centrifugal Compressor Maintenance, Reciprocating Compressor Maintenance, Pump Maintenance, Condition Monitoring, Troubleshooting and Failure Investigation. Unit-V: Maintenance, Reliability and Failure Analysis: Case history, Maintenance objective, plan and strategies, corrective maintenance, failure modes, Pro-active maintenance, PDM techniques, reliability, Maintenance and the construction codes, Elements of failure analysis. Pipeline System Operational Reliability/Availability Assessment: Reliability Assessment, Failure Data for Pipeline System Components, Reliability Assessment Applications. Outcomes: After successful completion of the course, the students are expected to:    

Learn the different maintenance activities of maintenance in Pipeline operations. Gain knowledge of planning of operations & maintenance activities like pigging, repair, replacement Understand about operation of equipment’s like pumps & compressors, their stations Will be able to gain information about components in pipelines valves, fittings and measuring equipment’s & their operation.

Text Books: 1. Pipeline Operation & Maintenance: A Practical Approach; Mo Mohitpour, Thomas Van Hardeveld, Warren Peterson, Jason Szabo; 2nd Edition, ASME Press, 2003. 2. Piping and Pipeline Engineering: Design, Construction, Maintenance, Integrity and Repair; George A. Antaki, Marcel Dekker Inc., 2003.

University College of Engineering Kakinada (A) Department of Petroleum Engineering & Petrochemical Engineering M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering Course Structure (BOS held on 29.01.2017) I year M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering – II Sem. PIPELINE RISK MANAGEMENT Learning Objectives:  The basic awareness of risk management concepts and mechanisms,  To learn Risk management techniques are fundamentally decision.  To understand identifying locations where a potential failure mechanism is more aggressive, rather than predicting the length of time the mechanism must be active before failure occurs.  To get many variables impact pipeline risk. Among all possible variables, choices are required to strike a balance between a comprehensive model and an unwieldy model.  Resource allocation (or reallocation) towards reduction of failure probability is normally the most effective way to practice risk management Unit-I: Risk: Theory and Application: Science & Philosophy of risk; Basic concepts; Uncertainty; Risk Process; Data collection; Conceptualizing a risk assessment approach; Risk assessment issues; Choosing a risk assessment technique, Quality and risk management; Reliability Risk Assessment Process: Deg a risk assessment model; Lessons learned in establishing a risk assessment program; Examples of Scoring Algorithms. Third-party Damage Index: Exposure; Risk Variables; Assessing third party damage potential. Unit-II: Corrosion Index: Overview; Background; Scoring the Corrosion Potential. Design Index: Load vs Resistance to load curves; New pipelines; Maximum Pressure; V-risk variables and scoring. Incorrect Operations Index: Human error potential; Design, Construction, Operation and Maintenance. Unit-III: Leak Impact Factor: Changes in LIF Calculations; Product hazard, leak volume, dispersion, Adjustment to scores, receptors, leak impact factor sample. Data Management and Analyses: Introduction, Risk management process; Data preparation; Segmentation; Scoring; Quality assurance & Quality control; Computer environments; Data Analysis; Risk model performance. Additional Risk Modules: Stress and Human Errors; Sabotage Module; Unit-IV: Service Interruption Risk: Background; The process; Upset score; Service interruptionImpact factor; Scoring the cost of Service Interruption.

University College of Engineering Kakinada (A) Department of Petroleum Engineering & Petrochemical Engineering M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering Course Structure (BOS held on 29.01.2017) Distribution Systems: Background; System integrity; Risk modeling; Asg risk scores; Third party damage index; Corrosion index; Design index; Incorrect operations index; Sabotage; Leak Impact Factor. Offshore Pipeline Systems: Background; Third party damage index; Corrosion index; Design index; Incorrect operations index; Leak impact factor. Unit-V: Stations and Surface Facilities: Background; Types of Facility; Station Risk Assessment; Risk Assessment model; Modeling ideas; Examples of risk management application; Comparing pipelines and stations; Station risk variables. Absolute Risk Estimates: Introduction; Absolute risks; Failure rates; Relative to absolute risk; Index sums verses Failure probability scores; Ignition probabilities; Confidence limits; Receptor vulnerabilities; Hazard zone calculations; Case studies; QRA Quality; HAZOP Analysis. Risk Management: Introduction; Applications; Measurement tool; Cumulative & acceptable risk; Societal versus Individual risk; Risk criteria; Decision Points; Risk Mitigation; Costs; Program istration; Risk Communications; SIL rating. Outcomes: At the end of the course, the students will  Understand how risk management affects decision-making  Identify risks/uncertainties to achieving a set of objectives and expected results  Decide how to act on the uncertainties within the framework of project planning Text Book: 1. Pipeline Risk Management Manual-Ideas, Techniques and Resources; W. Kent Muhlbauer; 3rd Edition; Elsevier Publications, 2004. 2. Application of HAZOP and What-If Safety Review to the Petroleum, Petrochemical and Chemical Industries by Dennis P. Nolan, P.E. Published in the United States of America by Noyes Publications Mill Road, Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656

University College of Engineering Kakinada (A) Department of Petroleum Engineering & Petrochemical Engineering M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering Course Structure (BOS held on 29.01.2017) I year M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering – II Sem. TRANSPORTATION OF PETROLEUM, PETROLEUM PRODUCTS AND NATURAL GAS Learning Objectives: To learn    

The students completing the course are expected to have the basic knowledge of transportation of petroleum and natural gas. The Describe in specific the knowledge and skills that learners will have achieved on successful completion of the module. The capable of identifying the different types of transportation properties and modes common and the pipeline industries transportation of petroleum products and natural gas. The basics of the subsea engineering assurance challenges and thermal insulation.

Unit-I: Physical and Transport properties: Physical and transport properties of crude oil, Petroleum liquid products and Natural gas. Unit-II: Modes of crude oil, product and gas transportation: Tank-Trucks and Rail Transportation, Oceanic Tanker Transportation: Inland Water, Coastal and Oceanic - Tanker Size, Cargo Space, Marine Storage Terminals, Shore Installation. Unit-III: Pipeline transportation of oil: Crude oil and product flow characteristics, heat flux estimation, temperature gradient in flowing fluid in exposed and buried pipeline, insulation types and thickness, rheology and non-Newtonian behavior; Pressure waves, water hammer; Slug transportation; Leaks and ruptures in pipelines; Isothermal oil transport; Non-isothermal oil transport; Methods of improving flow characteristics, Computer simulations. Wax and Asphaltenes: Wax; Wax Management; Wax Remediation; Asphaltenes; Asphaltene Control; Design Philosophies. Unit-IV: Pipeline transportation of Natural gas: Temperature of flowing gases; Steady state flow & Transient flow in pipeline systems; Computer simulation of the flow in pipeline system. Hydrates: Physics and Phase Behavior; Hydrate Prevention; Hydrate Remediation; Hydrate Control Design Philosophies. Unit-V: Subsea system engineering; Flow assurance challenges; flow assurance concerns; typical flow assurance process; fluid characterization and property assessments; steady-state hydraulic and thermal performance analyses; transient flow hydraulic and thermal performances analyses; system design and operability.

University College of Engineering Kakinada (A) Department of Petroleum Engineering & Petrochemical Engineering M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering Course Structure (BOS held on 29.01.2017) Heat Transfer and Thermal Insulation: Heat Transfer Fundamentals; U-Value; Steady-State Heat Transfer; Transient Heat Transfer; optimum insulation thickness calculations. Thermal Management Strategy. Outcomes: Student should be able     

To understand the basic terminology used in transportation. To the Use different of transport modes and different phase. To the difference between transport of gas and petroleum, crude oil. To the difference type of controls. To the subsea engineering assurance challenges and thermal insulation.

Text Books: 1. Production and transport of oil and gas (part B: gathering and transport); Szilas A.P; 2nd Edition, Elsevier publications, 1986. 2. Subsea Engineering Handbook; Yong Bai., Qiang Bai; Gulf Professional Publishing; Elsevier., 2012

University College of Engineering Kakinada (A) Department of Petroleum Engineering & Petrochemical Engineering M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering Course Structure (BOS held on 29.01.2017) I year M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering – II Sem. PIPELINE NETWORK ANALYSIS Learning Objectives: To learn 

The basics of Manifold, Quasi-steady state and transient flows.

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The types of frictions we encounter in Manifold flow and their mathematical usage in network analysis problems.

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The usage of numerical methods to the problems of pipeline design.

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The effects caused by different types of obstructive devices/ elements within a pipeline flow.

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About the basics of water hammer phenomenon and its application in design problems.

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To improve the coding capabilities (C, MATLAB) of the students in both design and analysis of pipeline networks.

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To understand the difference between a design problem and an analysis problem.

Unit 1: Steady flow analyses; Series pipe flow; Series pipe flow with pump(s); Parallel pipe flow, equivalent pipes. Manifold Flow: Introduction; Analysis of manifold flow; No friction; Barrel friction only; Barrel friction with junction losses; A hydraulic design procedure. Pipe Network Analysis: Introduction; Defining an appropriate pipe system; Basic relations between network elements; Equation systems for steady flow in networks; System of Q-equations; System of H-equations; System of ΔQ-equations; Pressure reduction and back pressure valves.

Unit 2 Pipe Network Analysis: Q-equations for networks with PRV's/BPV's; H-equations for networks with PRV's/BPV's; ΔQ-equations for networks with PRV's/BPV's; Solving the network equations; Newton method for large systems of equations; Solving the three equation systems via Newton; Computer solutions to networks; Including pressure reducing valves; Systematic solution of the Q-equations; Systematic solution of the H-equations; Systematic solution of the ΔQ-equations

University College of Engineering Kakinada (A) Department of Petroleum Engineering & Petrochemical Engineering M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering Course Structure (BOS held on 29.01.2017) Unit 3: Design of Pipe Networks: Introduction; Solving for pipe diameters; Solution based on the DarcyWeisbach equation; Solution based on the Hazen-Williams equation; Branched pipe networks; Large branched systems of pipes; Network layout; Coefficient matrix; Standard Linear Algebra; Looped network design criteria; Deg special components; Developing a solution for any variables; Logic and use of NETWEQS1; Data to describe the pipe system; Combinations that cannot be unknowns; Higher order representations of pump curves; Within range polynomial interpolation; Spline function interpolation; Sensitivity analysis.

Unit 4: Introduction to Transient Flow: Causes of transients; Quasi-steady flow; True transients; The Euler equation ; Rigid-column flow in constant-diameter pipes; Water hammer; Elastic Theory of Hydraulic Transients (Water Hammer): The equation for pressure head change ΔH; Wave speed for thin-walled pipes; Net mass inflow; Change in liquid volume due to compressibility; Change in pipe volume due to elasticity; Wave speeds in other types of conduits; Thick-walled pipes; Effect of air entrainment on wave speed; Differential equations of unsteady flow; Conservation of mass; Interpretation of the differential equations; Solution by the Method of Characteristics: Method of characteristics, approximate governing equations; Development of the characteristic equations;

The finite difference representation;

Setting up the numerical procedure;

Computerizing the numerical procedure; Elementary computer programs; Complete method of characteristics; The complete equations; The numerical solution; The Δs- Δt grid; Some parameter effects on solution results; The effect of friction; The effect of the size of N; The effect of pipe slope; Numerical instability and accuracy.

Unit 5 Pipe System Transients: Series pipes; Internal boundary conditions; Selection of Δt; The computer program; Branching pipes; Three-pipe junctions; Four-pipe junctions; Interior major losses; Real valve. Valve in the interior of a pipeline, Valve at downstream end of pipe at reservoir; Expressing KL as a function of time; Linear interpolation; Parabolic interpolation; Transient valve closure effects on pressures; Pressure-reducing valves; Quick-response pressure reducing valves; Slower

University College of Engineering Kakinada (A) Department of Petroleum Engineering & Petrochemical Engineering M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering Course Structure (BOS held on 29.01.2017) acting pressure-reducing or pressure-sustaining valves; Wave transmission and reflection at pipe junctions; Series pipe junctions; Tee junctions; Dead-end pipes; Column separation and released air; Column separation and released air; Analysis with column separation and released air Pumps in Pipe Systems: Pump power failure rundown; Setting up the equations for booster pumps; Finding the change in speed; Solving the equations; Setting up the equations for source pumps; Pump start up. Outcomes: Students should be in a position to    

Manually solve different types of pipeline network equations (Q, ΔQ, ΔH-equations). To develop their own MATLAB codes for a design or an analysis pipeline network problem. To design a pipeline network on their own. To do analysis on the existing pipeline networks and propose scale up requirements.

Text Book: 1. Hydraulics of pipeline systems, Larocketal., CRc press, 2000 Reference Books 1. Dynamic modeling of large scale networks with application to gas distribution, Kralik, J. etal, Elsevier, 1988. 2. Steady flow analysis of pipe network: An instruction manual, Ronald W. Jeppson, Utah State University, Logan, 1974. 3. Fluid transients in systems, Wylie, E. B. and Streeter, V. L., 1993, Prentice Hall, Englewood cliffs, NJ, 1993 4. Hydraulic analysis of unsteady flow in pipe networks, Fox, J. A., The Macmillan Press Ltd., London, 1977 5. Computational fluid dynamics, Anderson J. D., McGraw Hill, New York. 6. Analysis and modeling of non-steady flow in pipe and channel networks, Vinco, Jovic, Wiley, 2013. 7. Petroleum pipeline network optimization. M. Economides and L. Kappos, in Energy, Energy system analysis and optimization – vol II Encyclopedia of Life systems, UNESCO, 2009.

University College of Engineering Kakinada (A) Department of Petroleum Engineering & Petrochemical Engineering M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering Course Structure (BOS held on 29.01.2017) I year M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering – II Sem. PIPELINE SYSTEM AUTOMATION AND CONTROL Learning Objectives: To learn    

Basics of supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), components, functions of the SCADA and usage (Applications) of SCADA in industrial purpose. Pipeline measurement systems for the pressure, temperature and flow. Process of transport of gas in a pipeline. Definition for the leak and what are the different methods (Computational Pipeline Monitoring Methods) to detect the leak.

Unit – I: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System: History; System Architecture; Communications; Data Management; Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Reporting; Alarm Processing; Remote Terminal Unit (RTU); Security; Corporate Integration; SCADA Project Implementation and Execution. Unit – II: Measurement Systems: Measurement System and Characteristics; Flow Measurements; Pressure Measurement; Temperature Measurement; Chromatograph. Station Automation: Design Considerations; Station Control System Architecture; Control Solutions; Interfaces; Common Station Control; Pump Station Control; Compressor Station Control; Meter Station; Storage Operation. Unit – III: Gas Management System: Transportation Service; Nomination Management System; Volume ing System; Gas Control Applications. Liquid Pipeline Management System: Liquid Pipeline Operation; Batch Scheduling System; Volume ing System. Unit – IV: Application for Operation: Fundamentals of a Real-Time Modeling System; RealTime Transient Model (RTM); Applications; Training System; General Requirements. Unit – V: Pipeline Leak Detection System: Pipeline Leaks; Leak Detection System Overview; Computational Pipeline Monitoring Methods; Factors Affecting Performance; Performance Evaluation Methods; Implementation Requirements; Interface; Operational Considerations and Emergency Responses. Geographic Information Systems: Spatial Data Management; GIS Tools to Pipeline Requirements; Summary: The Central Database Paradigm Shift.

University College of Engineering Kakinada (A) Department of Petroleum Engineering & Petrochemical Engineering M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering Course Structure (BOS held on 29.01.2017) Outcomes   

To gain knowledge various supervises control systems To understanding pipe leak detection and control To full information about various GIS

Text Book: 1. Pipeline System Automation and Control; Bruce Warren C., Mike S. Yoon, Steve Adam; American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2007.

University College of Engineering Kakinada (A) Department of Petroleum Engineering & Petrochemical Engineering M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering Course Structure (BOS held on 29.01.2017) I year M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering – II Sem. PIPELINE ECONOMICS, REGULATIONS & POLICIES

Learning Objectives: The students completing the course are expected to have the basic knowledge of Indian/world oil and gas pipeline scenario along with the pipeline business model, cost of service especially the cross country long distance large diameter pipelines, Engineering economics and should also learn the Oil and gas rules, policies and regulations in India. Unit-I: World and Indian scenario of oil and gas pipeline industries: Organizations involved in India – Role in oil and gas value chain – Evolution of pipeline business model – Ownership forms – Current Indian pipeline business model – Profits, Revenues & Expenses. Unit-II: Cost of service (Cross country oil and gas pipelines): Rate based valuation – Allowed return operating and other costs – volumes – Annual index adjustments for oil market based rates and negotiated rates for oil and gas - Income tax allowance - crude oil and product pipeline tariff – Typical oil pipeline rates – Gas pipeline rates – Estimating rates for oil, its products and gas – Estimating capital and operating costs – Calculating IRR – Performing pipeline appraisals – The appraisal process methodologies – Economic value calculations – Cash flow balance – shutdown/ reconstruction costs. Unit-III: Principles, methods and techniques of engineering economics: Money value – Time value in capital expenditures – Depreciation and depletion in pipeline projects – Financial measures and profitability analysis. Analysis of alternative selections and replacements – Risk, uncertainty and decision analysis – Break-Even and sensitivity analysis – Optimization techniques. Unit-IV: Case studies of economics of large diameter pipelines. Unit-V: Oil and gas rules and regulations in India – Petroleum and natural gas regulatory board – Oil Industry Safety Directorate - Code of practice for intelligent pigging of pipelines transporting high pressure natural gas, RLNG and LPG pipelines – Oil and gas air pollution standards – Pricing of CNG (transport) and PNG (domestics) by C. G. D. entities – Regulations on siting and right of use for cross country pipelines. Outcomes: Should understand and have the knowledge of  The role of midstream especially the pipeline industry and transportation of petroleum products  Typical oil and gas pipeline rates , gas pipeline rates etc  Principles , methods and techniques of engineering economics  Complete understanding of the the different oil and gas rules and regulations in India, with a basic knowledge of the functioning of different nodal agencies in oil and gas

University College of Engineering Kakinada (A) Department of Petroleum Engineering & Petrochemical Engineering M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering Course Structure (BOS held on 29.01.2017) Text Books: 1. Petroleum Economics and Engineering, H. K. Abdel – All, Bakr A. Bakr, M. A. AlSahlawi, 2nd Edition, Marcel Dekker Inc., 1992. 2. Petroleum Economics, Jean Masseron, 4th Edition, Editions TECHNIP, 1990. 3. U. S. Pipeline Economics Study, 2014. Reference Books: 1. A Practical Guide to US Natural Gas Transmission Pipeline Economics, Tom Miesner, An Oil & Gas Journal Research Centre Report, 2009. 2. The Challenges of Further Cost Reductions for New Supply Options (Pipeline, LNG, GTL), Sylvie cornot – Gandolphe, et al., International Energy Agency, 22nd World Gas Conference, Tokyo, 2003. 3. The Economics of Pipeline Routes: The Conundrum of Oil Exports From the Caspian Basin, Ronald Soligo and Amy Myers Jaffe, The James A. Baker Institute for Public Policy, Riu University, April, 1998. 4. OGJ Data Book, 2008. 5. Using Natural Gas Transmission Costs to Estimate Hydrogen Pipeline Costs, Nathan Parker, Institute of Transportation Studies University of California, USA, 2004. 6. The Economics of Iran – Pakistan – India Natural Gas Pipeline, Anoop Singh, Economics & Political Weekly, September 13, 2008. (The instructor can information required from internet to teach the topics in UNIT V)

University College of Engineering Kakinada (A) Department of Petroleum Engineering & Petrochemical Engineering M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering Course Structure (BOS held on 29.01.2017) I year M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering – II Sem. PIPELINE SIMULATION AND ANALYSIS LAB Learning Objectives: The students will be trained in the following fundamentals:  To learn new software Pipe Sim/ Pipeline studio  Application & understanding of suitable models for predicting the properties of various pipeline systems.  Creation of suitable flow chart with pipe segments, valves, mixers, splitters, flash drums, two / three phase separators and various other unit operations for the give application.  Steady state simulation of the plant /equipment & hydraulic systems for (a) performance prediction / adequacy check called “rating” and (b) and for design purpose called ‘sizing” Using Pipe Sim/ Pipeline Studio, the following topics will be dealt: 

Flow assurance

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Pipeline design

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Deg, routing, sizing of pipeline networks

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Upset, leak and survival time analysis

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Strategic, operational and capacity planning

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Rapid assessment of unscheduled changes in operation

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Operational prognosis

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Compressor requirements

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Energy consumption calculations

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Line pack management

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Assessment of storage requirements

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Surge Analysis

Outcomes: The students shall be able to carry out the following tasks independently:  Create input file for given raw data by appropriate in Pipe Sim or Pipeline Studio.  Create additional components suitable for usage of Utility streams as appropriate for the requirement.  Simulate a process plant using a basic process flow diagram /scheme by building a simulation flow chart /environment and converging the model (a) reflecting the actual plant operating conditions, while rating and /or troubleshooting and (b) meeting the desired objectives, while deg or sizing.

University College of Engineering Kakinada (A) Department of Petroleum Engineering & Petrochemical Engineering M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering Course Structure (BOS held on 29.01.2017) 1 Year M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering – 1I Semester SUMMER TRAINING Each student should do summer internship in any one of the pipeline industries like GAIL, GSPL, Petronet LNG, Pipeline Divisions of ONGC, RIL, HPCL, IOCL etc. for 6-8 weeks and submit a report.

University College of Engineering Kakinada (A) Department of Petroleum Engineering & Petrochemical Engineering M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering Course Structure (BOS held on 29.01.2017) II Year M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering – I Semester PRESENTATION OF SUMMER TRAINING REPORT Each student should make a presentation on SIP before a Committee Consisting of Head of the Department, A Senior Faculty Member and an Industrial Expert. The Committee evaluates the report and presentation for 50 marks.

University College of Engineering Kakinada (A) Department of Petroleum Engineering & Petrochemical Engineering M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering Course Structure (BOS held on 29.01.2017) II Year M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering – II Semester SEMINAR ON ADVANCED TOPICS IN PIPELINE ENGINEERING In the beginning of II semester of 2nd year, each student should give a Seminar on an advanced topic before a consisting of Head of the Department, a Senior Faculty and One Expert from Industry. The adjudges the seminar presentation for 50 marks. (All the Faculty, UG and PG students of Department of Petroleum engineering & Petrochemical Engineering should be present in the seminar). The topic of the seminar should be given to the students at the beginning of the 2nd year I semester for giving students adequate time to collect the information & data and preparing presentation for the seminar.

University College of Engineering Kakinada (A) Department of Petroleum Engineering & Petrochemical Engineering M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering Course Structure (BOS held on 29.01.2017) II Year M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering – I & II Semesters PROJECT WORK The Project work should be carried out in a Pipeline Industry for I and II Semesters (minimum of 6 months) after completing presentation of SIP report and Seminar in the first week of I Semester of 2nd year. An interim report should be submitted at the end of I semester of 2 nd year and every student should make a presentation before a committee consisting of the Head of the Department, a Senior Faculty and One Expert from Industry. The evaluation of interim report is for 18 credits. A final report at the end of II semester of 2nd year should be submitted after completion of the project. Each student has to make a presentation of the final report before a committee consisting of the Head of the Department, a Senior Faculty and One Expert from Industry. The evaluation of interim report is for 18 credits.