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I Semester:
Total
S. No. Subject L P Credits
Hours
1 Advanced Numerical Methods and Applied Statistics 4 - 4 3
2 Pipeline Route Selection & Surveying 4 - 4 3
3 Pumps, Compressors and Prime movers 4 - 4 3
4 Pipeline Project Evaluation and Management 4 - 4 3
5 Pipeline Engineering – 1: Design 4 - 4 3
6 Pipeline Engineering – 2: Construction 4 - 4 3
7 Advanced Numerical Methods and Applied Statistics - 3 3 2
Lab (MATLAB Based)
8 Industrial Visits (Minimum 3 Industries) - - - -
Total 24 03 27 20
II Semester:
Total
S. No. Subject L P Credits
Hours
1 Pipeline Engineering – 3: Operations & Maintenance 4 - 4 3
2 Pipeline Risk Management 4 - 4 3
3 Transportation of Petroleum, Petroleum Products and 4 - 4 3
Natural Gas
4 Pipeline Network Analysis 4 - 4 3
5 Pipeline System Automation & Control 4 - 4 3
6 Pipeline Economics, Regulations & Policies 4 - 4 3
7 Pipeline Simulation and Analysis Lab - 3 3 2
8 Summer Training (6-8 weeks) - - - -
Total 24 03 27 20
Prof. K.Meera Saheb Prof. K. V. Rao Shri S. K. S. Charyulu Shri C. V. G. Krishna Shri P. V. N. Rao
Chairman Member Member Member Member
III Semester:
Total
S. No. Code Subject L P Credits
Hours
1 Presentation of Summer Training Report - - - 2
2 Project Work: Interim Report - - - 18
Total - - - 20
IV Semester:
Total
S. No. Code Subject L P Credits
Hours
1 Seminar on Advanced Topics in Pipeline Engineering - - - 2
2 Project Work: Final Report - - - 18
Total - - - 20
Prof. K.Meera Saheb Prof. K. V. Rao Shri S. K. S. Charyulu Shri C. V. G. Krishna Shri P. V. N. Rao
Chairman Member Member Member Member
Learning Objectives:
The course is designed to equip the students with the necessary mathematical skills and
techniques that are essential for an engineering course.
The skills derived from the course will help the student from a necessary base to develop
numerical methods and design concepts.
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)
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.
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)
Learning objective
Describe in specific terms 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 requirements-
Throttling, Recirculation, Speed & On-off control, Drivers-Variable speed drivers, Material of
construction, Shaft seals, alignment, Supports & Couplings, piping, pump protection, Installation,
Operation & Maintenance.
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
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:
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)
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-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 Bypass 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)
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.
Text Book:
Reference Books:
Learning Objectives
This course gives the student exposure to various steps involved in laying a cross country pipeline.
It also gives different methods of joining 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-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:
Textbook:
Reference Books:
(MATLAB BASED)
Learning Objectives:
To learn an overview of MATLAB
To understand the different numerical methods to solved in pipeline engineering
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.
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Department of Petroleum Engineering & Petrochemical Engineering
M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering Course Structure (BOS held on 29.01.2017)
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.
Unit-II: Overview of Pipeline System Operation: Pipeline Operational Planning, Gas pipeline
transportation, Liquid Transportation, Special Operational Activities.
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.
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
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M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering Course Structure (BOS held on 29.01.2017)
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.
Outcomes:
After successful completion of the course, the students are expected to:
Text Books:
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: Designing 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.
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.
Unit-IV: Service Interruption Risk: Background; The process; Upset score; Service interruption-
Impact factor; Scoring the cost of Service Interruption.
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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; Assigning 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
administration; Risk Communications; SIL rating.
The students completing the course are expected to have the basic knowledge of
transportation of petroleum and natural gas.
The Describe in specific terms 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.
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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.
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
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M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering Course Structure (BOS held on 29.01.2017)
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
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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 Darcy-
Weisbach 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; Designing 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)
Outcomes:
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:
Unit – III: Gas Management System: Transportation Service; Nomination Management System;
Volume Accounting System; Gas Control Applications.
Liquid Pipeline Management System: Liquid Pipeline Operation; Batch Scheduling System;
Volume Accounting System.
Unit – IV: Application for Operation: Fundamentals of a Real-Time Modeling System; Real-
Time 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; User Interface; Operational Considerations
and Emergency Responses.
Geographic Information Systems: Spatial Data Management; GIS Tools to Support Pipeline
Requirements; Summary: The Central Database Paradigm Shift.
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M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering Course Structure (BOS held on 29.01.2017)
Outcomes
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)
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-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.
Text Books:
1. Petroleum Economics and Engineering, H. K. Abdel – All, Bakr A. Bakr, M. A. Al-
Sahlawi, 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 download information required from internet to teach the topics in UNIT V)
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M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering Course Structure (BOS held on 29.01.2017)
Using Pipe Sim/ Pipeline Studio, the following topics will be dealt:
Flow assurance
Pipeline design
Designing, routing, sizing of pipeline networks
Upset, leak and survival time analysis
Strategic, operational and capacity planning
Rapid assessment of unscheduled changes in operation
Operational prognosis
Compressor requirements
Energy consumption calculations
Line pack management
Assessment of storage requirements
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 designing or sizing.
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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.
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M. Tech. Pipeline Engineering Course Structure (BOS held on 29.01.2017)
In the beginning of II semester of 2nd year, each student should give a Seminar on an advanced
topic before a Panel consisting of Head of the Department, a Senior Faculty and One Expert from
Industry. The panel 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)
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.