Form C4 Heriot-Watt University - Course Descriptor Template Version 4.0 (2010/2011)

1. Course Code G10PF 2. Course

Title Petroleum Engineering Design Project B 3. SCQF Level 10 4. Credits 150

5. School Engineering and Physical Sciences6. Course

Co-ordinator 4th Year Director of Studies

7.Delivery: Location & Semester

Edin

Sem 2

SBC

Sem…….

Orkney

Sem………..

Dubai

Sem……..

IDL

Sem….

Collaborative Partner Baku Higher Oil School, Azerbaijan Sem 2

Approved Learning Partner

Name …………………………………Sem………..

8. Pre-requisites B49CG Process Design B9. Linked Courses

(specify if synoptic) G10PF Design Project A

10. Excluded Courses

11. Replacement Courses Code:

Date Of Replacement:

12. Degrees for which this is a core course BEng Petroleum Engineering

13. The course may be delivered to: UG only PG only UG & PG 14. Available as an Elective? Yes No

15. Aims

The aim of this synoptic set of modules is to allow learners to experience a process design exercise which seeks to Integrate and develop their knowledge of petroleum engineering. Grasp the importance of sustainability, economics and safety. Ensure competence in the basic tasks required of a professional engineer.

16. Syllabus

Individual project focusing on application of fundamental petroleum engineering principles to process design; drilling, facilities, economics, simulation, control, safety, environment.

Group based project dealing with the technical design of a field development facility. Individual reporting on a technical aspect of the project. Group report on development proposal Utilisation of a range of solution methodologies (process simulation and mathematical modelling tools).

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Form C4 Heriot-Watt University - Course Descriptor Template Version 4.0 (2010/2011)

17. Learning Outcomes (HWU Core Skills: Employability and Professional Career Readiness)

Subject Mastery Understanding, Knowledge and Cognitive Skills

Scholarship, Enquiry and Research (Research-Informed Learning)

After completing this course, students will: Develop professional competence in dealing with process design. Determine and apply appropriate science and engineering to constrained problem solving exercises. Appreciate the legal and ethical aspects in creating manufacturing processes that satisfy consumer needs and return profit in a sustainable,

safe and socially responsible manner. Show an awareness of the need for a wider multidisciplinary engineering, natural and social science collaboration in the design of

manufacturing plants.

Personal Abilities Industrial, Commercial & Professional Practice Autonomy, Accountability & Working with Others Communication, Numeracy & ICT

After completing this module, students will be able to: Develop practical skills and active learning techniques through information/data gathering by literature surveys, personal communications and

use of computer software. Show capability in the participation of group work and meeting responsibilities in achieving group targets. Develop transferable skills such as problem solving, communication, time planning, working with others, effective use of general IT facilities,

and information retrieval. Show competence in oral and written presentations and other forms of communication.

18. Assessment Methods 19. Re-assessment Methods

Method Duration of Exam(if applicable)

Weighting (%) Synoptic courses? Method Duration of Exam(if applicable)

Diet(s)

Report (Individual) 30% G10PE None – qualifying courseReport (Group) 50%Presentation (Group) 20%

20. Date and Version

Date of Proposal 13-8-12 Date of Approval by School Committee

Date of Implementation

Version Number

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