Petrochemical engineering

This course covers all the fundamental engineering principles of mechanical and electrical engineering and earth sciences in a practical way.

All of the theory required for progression to degree study will be covered in detail. Students who want to get involved in project work in addition to their main programme of study are encouraged to do so. All of the college’s facilities are available for that purpose.

This course has links with the University of Leeds and uses IELTS English language assessment.

Programme structure

This programme will deliver the module content below, and will include IELTS support classes. Teaching time will consist of approximately 21 hours per week over 35 weeks. This time will also incorporate regular English support tutorials to develop study, report-writing and presentation skills and research techniques.

Course modules:

Earth sciences

Hydrocarbon fuel types
Molecular chemistry
Ractional distillation and applications
Basics of formation
Occurrence of deposition by geological strata and geographical area
Mechanics of deposition (porosity of strata, types of deposition e.g. folds and lenses, stratification within the source rock)
Survey techniques – seismic, gravity and magnetic
Extraction techniques – wells, primary, secondary and tertiary extraction methods.

Properties and Applications of Materials

Describe the structure of, and classify, engineering materials; material properties and the effects of processing on their structure and behaviour; select materials for engineering uses; modes of failure.

Fluid Mechanics

physical properties and characteristic behaviour of fluids
forces acting in hydrostatic systems
pipeline flow parameters
fluid jet impact
dynamic fluid systems.

Mechanical Principles

Determine the effects of loading in static engineering systems
determine work
power and energy transfer in dynamic engineering systems
determine the parameters of fluid systems
determine the effects of energy transfer in thermodynamic systems.

Mathematics

algebraic methods
trigonometric methods
areas and volumes
statistical methods
elementary calculus techniques.

Further Mathematics

advanced graphical techniques
algebraic techniques
trigonometric expressions and techniques
calculus.

Communications

use of engineering drawings and system/network diagrams to convey information
use verbal and written communication skills in engineering settings
obtain and use engineering information
use of software packages to convey engineering information.

This module would be integrated with the English study skills.

Project

Specify a project, agree procedures and select solutions; plan and monitor project progress; implement a project within agreed procedures and to specification; present the project outcome.

Health, Safety and Risk Assessment

Key features of health and safety legislation and regulations; identification and control of hazards in the workplace; risk assessment and control measures; reporting and recording accidents and incidents.

Entry requirements

Students must be aged 17 years or over at the start of the course, speak and understand English to a good level and have a minimum IELTS score of 5.0. or equivalent English level qualification and have a High School qualification.