This module proves the student with the fundamental principles of engineering chemistry to understand basic aspects of the chemical reactions, chemistry of petroleum hydrocarbons, reaction kinetics and theory of catalysis, etc. as applied to industrial processes.

This module introduces the students to personal development planning, student centered learning and reflective practice. The students will deliberately reflect on their learning to date and on their aspirations and forthcoming demands, in order to determine a plan for their future in both the short and the long term. The module will also include practice in some core skills that underpin effective learning in higher education and in the workplace.

This module provides the student with the fundamental principles underlying the mechanical and electrical properties of materials.

Mechanical Principles A

The aim of this module is to provide students with a foundation in the knowledge of mechanical engineering science and principles, and apply them to the design and analysis of engineering components

The aim of this module is to provide students with a foundation in the knowledge of mechanical engineering science and principles, and apply them to the design and analysis of hydrostatic, hydrodynamic and thermodynamic systems.

The aim of this module is to develop in the student an understanding of the basic concepts and principles of electronic and electrical engineering and apply these principles to solve engineering problems required for initial design activities. It provides the student with the basic knowledge of ac and dc circuit analysis, electric and magnetic field theory and an introduction to analogue and digital electronics.

The module provides a grounding in a range of mathematical topics including algebraic manipulation, logarithmic and exponential functions, trigonometry, matrices, vectors, complex numbers, differential and integral calculus, elementary differential equations, as well as an introduction to basic statistical techniques. Applications of the mathematics are considered whenever appropriate.

This module consists of an introductory project. This is followed by exposing students to fundamental practical workshop skills in mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering along with practical programming skills as appropriate. These skills are used for the main design and build project.

The aim of this module is to provide a set of competencies which enable the student to utilise a variety of application-specific, industry standard CAD and CAM packages, and provide an introductory knowledge in structure graphics programming.

The aim of this module is to develop an understanding of the formal design process and expand the knowledge of engineering principles introduced in the first year.

The aim of this module is to provide an understanding of plant safety, safe design, safe working and safe use of equipment in oil and gas processing.

This module introduces basic aspects of industrial chemistry and analytical methods such as UV and Gas Chromatography.  The module introduces basic aspects of chemistry of corrosion and control.  Further, the emphasis is given to cover the knowledge of phase behaviour and vapor-liquid equilibrium data for plant process.

This module introduces unit operations with specific importance to fluid flow through pipes, mixing and blending.  Further, aspects of heat and mass transfer, absorption, distillation and extraction as relevant to oil and gas industries will be provided.

This module provides chemical engineering thermodynamic concepts and its application to chemical processes.

The aim of this module is to provide the student with a foundation in the principles of discrete and continuous control systems. First an understanding of control systems will be developed, followed by a study of the performance characteristics of control systems.

This module allows students to develop a personal development plan and interpersonal skills. Using reflective practice and problem based learning, they will be encouraged to examine past learning experiences and reflect on future requirements for success in the workplace and other environments.

This module extends the knowledge gained of transducers in Mechatronics I to measurement systems in process industries.  It also covers the techniques of communicating the measurement results throughout the process plant.

This personal development planning module is designed to build on previous personal and academic experience, and learning, to enable the student to plan for their future. It seeks to support learners in developing into effective reflective practitioners. The module encourages examination of the students’ wider environment and includes practice in the application of personal skills.

This Professional development planning module is designed to build on previous personal and academic experience, and learning, to enable the student to plan for their future. It seeks to support learners in developing into effective reflective practitioners. The module encourages examination of the students’ wider environment and includes practice in the application of personal skills.

This module develops the skills required for piping, pressure vessels and other components for process systems.  Also provides basic theories of fabrication technology and non-destructive testing.

This module deals with important aspects of chemical technology pertinent to existing and planned process industries. Topics include desalination, catalysis and reaction engineering, fertilizers, petrochemicals, polymers, synthetic fibers, copper refining, cement, pollution control and environmental protection

This module deals with introduction to process control and selecting controller for a process use. Emphasis is on pneumatic and electronic control systems, actuators, control valves, control loop adjustments, loop analysis, combination control systems and process control software

This module provides on understanding of basic design and operation of various oil and gas treatment equipment.

This module introduces the design and working principles of various process plant equipment such as valves, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, distillation columns, absorption columns and other process equipments.

The aim of this module is to develop the tools of project methodology by means of team activities of an international nature.

This module develops and integrates the technical and managerial skills gained from other units. The project consists of elements of planning, resource management, design, analysis, specification, implementation, validation (testing) and communication.

The aim of this module is to understand the design, planning, operation and control of operating systems and appropriate measures of economic performance; to develop an understanding of maintenance and reliability.

This module deals with understanding and appreciation of the petrochemical industry. It provides the student with in-depth on major unit operations in petrochemical industries and its economic aspects.

The aim of this half module is to develop in the student the ability to evaluate, in a given situation the most appropriate condition monitoring strategy to assess the condition of electrical and mechanical machinery.

This module deals with an understanding of economics, technology and the environment in the context of the process industries and introduces the concept and practice of sustainable development.

This module aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of planning and control of maintenance systems for process equipment and plant.